THE FACE SHOP Vitamin C Brightening Serum — Efficacy 4.0/5.0, Safety 3.1/5.0 | DemythSkin
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THE FACE SHOP Vitamin C Brightening Serum

THE FACE SHOP Vitamin C Brightening Serum

SerumBrightening
Efficacy
Strong
4.0 / 5.0
Safety
Irritant
3.1 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a nicely structured but heavily fragranced brightening serum with solid B–A Tier actives that is kneecapped by unnecessary essential oils for anyone sensitive. Efficacy-wise, niacinamide high in the list plus ascorbyl glucoside, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP, cholesterol, tocopherol, and a touch of salicylic acid give it a credible 4.0/5 for brightening + barrier support, but the vitamin C is a derivative of unknown concentration and the formula leans more toward a hydrating, barrier-support serum than a hardcore S Tier pigment-fading treatment, while the citrus/juniper oils prevent it from ranking higher on safety.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinNiacinamidePanthenolSerineCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideAscorbyl GlucosideSqualaneButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterSodium HyaluronateArginineHydrogenated LecithinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidDimethiconeCeramide NPCholesterolTocopherol
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Dipropylene Glycol1,2-HexanediolTriethylhexanoinUndecaneButylene GlycolCoco-Caprylate/CaprateTromethamineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerSclerotium GumTridecaneCetearyl AlcoholArachidyl AlcoholPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateBehenyl AlcoholPropanediolTrisodium EDTAArachidyl GlucosideCitric AcidCarnitineStearic AcidCarbomerGlucoseXanthan Gum
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilCitrus Limon (Lemon) Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilJuniperus Mexicana OilCitrus Aurantifolia (Lime) OilLimoneneLinaloolCitral
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