What is in Vitamin C Serum? Ingredients, how to use it, and who it is for

Vitamin C Serum is a water-based facial serum that lists several vitamin C forms together with ferulic acid and botanical extracts. It is a cosmetic product for external use.

Who is Vitamin C Serum designed for?

Adults who want a vitamin C step in a face routine, applied to clean, dry skin.

Key facts about Vitamin C Serum

One 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottle. The ingredient list includes fragrance.

What is in the bottle?

Ingredients as listed on the product page:

  • Water, propanediol
  • L-ascorbic acid
  • Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer
  • Glycerin
  • Oryza sativa (rice) extract
  • Calendula officinalis flower extract
  • Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract
  • 3-glyceryl ascorbate
  • Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
  • Artocarpus heterophyllus (jackfruit) fruit extract
  • Imperata cylindrica root extract
  • Ferulic acid
  • Xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance, sodium gluconate

How the ingredients fit together

Three vitamin C forms are listed: L-ascorbic acid, 3-glyceryl ascorbate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Ferulic acid sits next to them in the formula. Glycerin and propanediol are part of the water-based formula, and rice, calendula, chamomile, jackfruit and imperata are the botanical extracts. The product page does not give a percentage for any ingredient.

How to use it

Apply a small amount to clean, dry skin and gently massage until fully absorbed. Avoid sun exposure after application.

Before you buy

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of irritation, discontinue use. Because it contains fragrance and botanical extracts, try a small patch on your inner forearm and wait 24 hours before using it on your face. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place. Orders usually take 1-3 business days to process, then about 5-8 business days to arrive.

Questions people ask

How do I apply it?

Put a small amount on clean, dry skin and massage gently until absorbed.

Does it contain fragrance?

Yes. Fragrance is on the ingredient list.

Should I avoid the sun after using it?

The directions say to avoid sun exposure after application.

Can I use it around my eyes?

Avoid contact with eyes, and stop use if irritation occurs.

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