Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Soul ApothecaryVitamin C Brightening SerumIngredients

Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 9 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tocopherol. The product is made by Soul Apothecary.

Vitamin C Brightening Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Softening and 9 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 67% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
3
Niacinamide
Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Tocopherol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
7
Triethanolamine
Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
8
Sodium Metabisulfite
Preservative

All the Positive

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Vitamins [2]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Niacinamide (2%)
Antioxidants [3]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Niacinamide (2%), Tocopherol
Anti-aging 3: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Niacinamide (2%), Tocopherol
UV Protection 2: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Tocopherol
Moisturizing 2: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol
Soothing 2: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (8%), Niacinamide (2%)

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Tocopherol, Triethanolamine

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: 4Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#2Glycerin#4Propylene Glycol#5Tocopherol#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Soul Apothecary Vitamin C Brightening Serum

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active 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.

#3Niacinamide

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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