Vitamin C Complex Cleanser — Efficacy 2.5/5.0, Safety 4.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Vitamin C Complex Cleanser

Vitamin C Complex Cleanser

CleanserBrightening and gentle exfoliation
Efficacy
Weak
2.5 / 5.0
Safety
Excellent
4.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
Vitamin C is entirely absent from this cleanser, rendering 'Vitamin C Complex' marketing pure hype with zero brightening efficacy from the namesake ingredient. Efficacy score docked to 2.4 due to no actual Vitamin C (pure water phase likely rinses enzymes and phytic acid away in seconds, no concentration data, no stable C form or synergies like C+E+Ferulic); enzymes provide negligible exfoliation in rinse-off format at unknown pH, better as novelty than real actives.[1]
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
TocopherolSodium Hyaluronate
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Phytic AcidBromelainPapainCitric Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Phytic Acid
Chelating agent and mild exfoliant
Bromelain
Proteolytic enzyme for exfoliation
Papain
Proteolytic enzyme for exfoliation
Tocopherol
Vitamin E antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Astaxanthin antioxidant source
Citric Acid
pH adjuster and chelator
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant for hydration
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Phytic Acid, Bromelain, Papain, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lecithin, Tocopherol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol.[1]

Frequently Asked

Is Vitamin C Complex Cleanser worth it?

Vitamin C Complex Cleanser scores 2.5 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Weak) and 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Excellent) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Vitamin C is entirely absent from this cleanser, rendering 'Vitamin C Complex' marketing pure hype with zero brightening efficacy from the namesake ingredient. Efficacy score docked to 2.4 due to no actual Vitamin C (pur

What are the key active ingredients in Vitamin C Complex Cleanser?

Vitamin C Complex Cleanser contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Vitamin C Complex Cleanser contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin's analysis found no flagged irritants in Vitamin C Complex Cleanser. It scores 4.8 out of 5.0 for safety.

How is Vitamin C Complex Cleanser scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-04-18. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.