IOPE
Vitamin C Expert 40% Mask Concentrate Cream
face cream
IOPE
face cream
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Take the skin testMeet Korea’s first stabilized 40% pure vitamin C cream. IOPE’s latest innovation is a high-performance brightening treatment that visibly reduces dark spots, evens tone, and restores radiance to dull, sun-damaged skin.
Vitamin C Expert 40% Mask Concentrate Cream is a cushioning cream from IOPE, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 20 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene and Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride and Caprylyl Methicone.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid and Resveratrol.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid and Resveratrol.
Oil control: Moderate. Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine, and here that comes from Silica Dimethyl Silylate.
On richness alone it suits Dry, Combination (dry) and Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
1,3-Benzenediol, 5-[(1E)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Glycine Max Polypeptide is a Polypeptide fraction isolated from glycine max soybean protein
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone
Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Methyl Methacrylate/acrylonitrile Copolymer
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 20 ingredients on the label.
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,1,5,5,5-Hexamethyl-3-phenyl-3-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]trisiloxane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Silane, dichlorodimethyl-, reaction products with silica
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propene, 2-methyl-, homopolymer
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,1,1,3,5,5,5-Heptamethyl-3-octyl-trisiloxane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate is the ester of Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleic Acid
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate is a diester of a mixture of isostearic, polyhydroxystearic and sebacic acids with Polyglycerin-4
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Di-9,12-octadecadienoic acid diester with triglyceryl-di-16-methylheptadecanoate
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, homopolymer
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
4-Oxo-5-hydroxy-4H-pyran-2-ylmethyl 3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-propenoate
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Niacinamide Mononucleotide,Niacinamide Ribonucleotide,Pyridinium, 3-(aminocarbonyl)-1-(5-O-phosphono-\b-D-ribofuranosyl)-, inner salt
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl, methyl ester, polymer with 2-propenenitrile
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
1,3-Benzenediol, 5-[(1E)-2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated under 1% of the formula.
Glycine Max Polypeptide is a Polypeptide fraction isolated from glycine max soybean protein
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Centellian24
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Dr.Melaxin
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Eqqualberry
Shares 3 key ingredients with Vitamin C Expert 40% Mask Concentrate Cream: Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
ASCORBIC ACID, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL METHICONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL DIMER DILINOLEATE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, POLYGLYCERYL-4 DIISOSTEARATE/POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE/SEBACATE, DIISOSTEAROYL POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIMER DILINOLEATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, THYMOL TRIMETHOXYCINNAMATE, KOJYL METHYLENEDIOXYCINNAMATE, NICOTINAMIDE MONONUCLEOTIDE, METHYL METHACRYLATE/ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMER, RESVERATROL, GLYCINE MAX POLYPEPTIDE.
ASCORBIC ACID, GLYCINE MAX POLYPEPTIDE.
After serum and toner, apply the cream on the face. You can also mix the serum and this cream together for better absorption
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Dry, Combination (dry), Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
3 ingredients could feed malassezia: Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Phenyl Trimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 20 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
IOPE, a brand based in Korea.
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