THE FACE SHOP Vitamin C Brightening Serum — Efficacy 4.0/5.0, Safety 4.2/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
THE FACE SHOP Vitamin C Brightening Serum

THE FACE SHOP Vitamin C Brightening Serum

SerumBrightening and dullness
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
Mediocre brightening serum dragged down by weak Vitamin C derivative, low concentrations, and irritating essential oils. Efficacy score of 3.8 reflects Ascorbyl Glucoside's inferior stability and potency compared to pure L-Ascorbic Acid (likely under 10% given position), no synergy booster like Ferulic Acid despite Tocopherol pairing, Salicylic Acid at trace levels ineffective for exfoliation, and multiple citrus oils risking irritation without pH optimization for actives[1][2][4].
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
NiacinamideAscorbyl GlucosidePanthenolTocopherolCeramide NPSodium HyaluronateHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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