SkinMedica Vitamin C + E Complex

SkinMedicaVitamin C + E ComplexIngredients

SkinMedica Vitamin C + E Complex is a product from Moisturizers category with 9 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol. The product is made by SkinMedica.

Vitamin C + E Complex provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 9 more.

Organic score: 22% natural vs 78% chemical.

INCI

1
Cyclopentasiloxane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
3
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Skin conditioning agent
4
Polysilicone-11
Film former
5
Phytantriol
Skin conditioning agent, Anticaking agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
6
Ethoxydiglycol
Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Bisabolol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
8
Tocopheryl Acetate
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [4]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol
UV Protection 3: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol
Anti-aging 3: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol
Lightening 3: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bisabolol
Protection 3: Cyclopentasiloxane, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bisabolol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Phytantriol, Tocopherol
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Cyclopentasiloxane#1

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Tocopherol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

SkinMedica Vitamin C + E Complex

#1Cyclopentasiloxane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Protection
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.

Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.

#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

#3Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#4Polysilicone-11

Origin: chemical
Role: Film former
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Phytantriol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Anticaking agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

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