La Roche-Posay  Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum

La Roche-Posay

Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
75%
Oily
75%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
4
Actives
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Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and oily, the La Roche-Posay Vitamin C12 Serum is designed to noticeably diminish fine lines, texture and pigmentation, all while boosting the skin’s glow. The concentrated formula is powered by 12% pure vitamin C, salicylic acid for exfoliation, and neurosensine for a soothing effect.

Key Insights

Benefits

8
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
AHA BHA Hyaluronic acid Vitamin C

Risks

3
Alcohol
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

About Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum

Overview

Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum is a lightweight serum from La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 30 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid and Water.

Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol.

Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support. 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and oil-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol high in the list
  • One ingredient could feed malassezia (fungal acne)
  • Contains ingredients usually flagged for review during pregnancy

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 9 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 3 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Anti-Acne 1 ingredient

    Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores

  • Blackhead Reducing 1 ingredient

    Helps unclog pores and reduce blackheads for clearer skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy 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.

Key ingredients

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 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydration

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Moderate

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Low

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling Low

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (5)

Supporting ingredients (25)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Dimethicone Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Potassium Hydroxide Polysilicone-11 Silica Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Adenosine Poloxamer 338 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Caprylyl Glycol Laureth-7 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 Peg/ppg-16/16 Dimethicone Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Xanthan Gum Pentylene Glycol Polyacrylamide C13-16 Isoparaffin Tocopherol Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Parfum

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Drying alcohol

    Alcohol Denat.

  • Silicones

    Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 Peg/ppg-16/16 Dimethicone

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • PHAs (gluconolactone)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Treat" step.

  • Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
  • Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Contains Salicylic Acid, usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks
Alcohol, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 30 ingredients on the label.

7
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

4
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

4
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

3
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Peptide

Amino-acid chains that signal for repair or firmness

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
3 Dimethicone Emollient
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Occlusive

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Dimethicone

Hydration Silicone
7 scientific references
  • FDA Code of Federal Regulations, April 2020, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2014, pages 65S-115S
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, May 2014, pages 36-44
  • Dermatologic Therapy, May 2012, pages 229-233
  • Clinics in Dermatology, May-June 2012, pages 345-348
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, January 2008, pages 19-33
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2000, pages 77-80
4 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
5 Alcohol Denat. Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.

Alcohol
6 Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassium hydroxide

7 Polysilicone-11 Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive

7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cyclosiloxanes, dimethyl, polymers with dimethyl, methyl hydrogen siloxanes and vinyl-group terminated dimethylsiloxanes

8 Silica Exfoliant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Exfoliant, Texture agent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Silicon dioxide

Oil Control
6 scientific references
  • Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, July 2021, page 10, 2437
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, October 2019, pages 1-34
  • Nanomedicine, August 2019, pages 2, 243-2, 267
  • Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2016, pages 1, 201-1, 205
  • European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, January 2015, pages 116-125
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, April 2015, pages 36-45
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Texture agent

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2,2-bis[[(2-Ethyl-1-oxohexyl)oxy]methyl]propane-1,3-diyl bis(2-ethylhexanoate)

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1), octadecanoate (2:3) (20 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed October 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2016, pages 12S-40S
  • Toxicological Research, June 2015, pages 105–136
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine

Soothing
8 scientific references
  • PubChem, Accessed May 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, September 2020, pages 1-38
  • Experimental Dermatology, August 2014, pages 553-554
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, August 2011, pages 526-546
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2006, pages 447-451
  • British Journal of Pharmacology, October 2008, issue 4, pages 475-486
  • PloS One, May 2008 (ePublication)
  • >International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2006, pages 447-451
13 Poloxamer 338 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane (128;54)

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Propanesulfonic acid, 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-, monoammonium salt, homopolymer

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
17 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octane-1,2-diol

18 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

19 Laureth-7 Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,6,9,12,15,18,21-Heptaoxatritriacontanol

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Chelator

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone is a derivate of Dimethicone containing an alkoxylated side chain with an average of 16 moles of ethylene oxide and 16 moles of propylene oxide, and end-blocked with an average of 16moles of ethylene oxide and 16 moles of propylene oxide

Silicone
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Peptide

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Tyrosine acetate and arginine, hexadecyl ester, dipeptide

Anti-Aging
3 scientific references
  • Pharmaceuticals, July 2021, pages 1–22
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2020, pages 1, 415–1, 425
  • Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Supplement 1, February 2016, pages 18–20
23 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Dihydroxypentane

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
  • Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
25 Polyacrylamide Occlusive
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Propenamide, homopolymer

Synthetic polymer
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Alkanes, C13-16-iso

27 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Benzenepropanoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 2,2-bis[[3-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy] methyl]-1,3-propanediyl ester

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active, Exfoliant, Preservative

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salicylic acid

Anti-Acne Anti-Aging Blackhead Reducing
10 scientific references
  • Experimental Dermatology, July 2019, pages 786-794
  • European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, June 2019, pages 1-70
  • Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, April 2018, pages 245-251
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30 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum?

WATER, ASCORBIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSILICONE-11, SILICA, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ADENOSINE, POLOXAMER 338, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, LAURETH-7, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, BIS-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 DIMETHICONE, ACETYL DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER, XANTHAN GUM, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-16 ISOPARAFFIN, TOCOPHEROL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PARFUM.

What are the active ingredients in Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum?

ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID.

How do I use Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum?

After cleansing, apply 3-4 drops to the face, neck, and decollete. Can be used alone or under a moisturiser. Follow with daily SPF.

What skin types is Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum good for sensitive 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.

Is Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum while pregnant?

It contains Salicylic Acid, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.

Is Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum contain alcohol?

Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..

Is Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum silicone free?

No — it contains Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 Peg/ppg-16/16 Dimethicone.

Does Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum?

It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Benzoyl peroxide, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum?

Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.

How many ingredients does Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum have?

It lists 30 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum?

La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France.

Brand
La Roche-Posay
Country
France

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