Mary&May Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion

Mary&May

Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion

face lotion

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
61%
Combination (dry)
61%
Balanced
83%
Combination (oily)
87%
Oily
87%

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Concentrations

BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE 3%
ASCORBIC ACID 0.1%
32
Ingredients
6
Benefits
4
Actives
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The Mary&May Vitamin C + Bifida Lotion is a lotion enriched with probiotic bifida ferment lysate and vitamin C that works in synergy to protect the skin from environmental damage, revealing a firm and radiant skin. Bifida ferment lysate replenishes nourishment for healthy, glowy skin, strengthens the barrier to help skin regeneration, and softens dead skin cells for a smooth complexion. Infused with 1,000ppm vitamin C to inhibit melanin synthesis and reduce oxidized melanin, improving the appearance of dull skin and melasma.

Key Insights

Benefits

6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

4
Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

1
Synthetic polymer

About Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion

Overview

Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion is a lightweight lotion from Mary&May, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 32 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. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Panthenol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate.

Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Bifida Ferment Lysate and Niacinamide.

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

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Panthenol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, 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 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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • Several soothing ingredients
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

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

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin
  • 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 19 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 9 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 8 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control 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

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

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

Hydration

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida

Hydration Soothing

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
Niacinamide Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized

Hydration

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing

Formula analysis

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

Hydration Very high

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

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

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 High

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

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 (7)

Supporting ingredients (25)

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

Water Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Bifida Ferment Lysate Glycerin Cetearyl Alcohol Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Glyceryl Stearate SE Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate Tromethamine Hydroxyacetophenone Carbomer Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Palmitic Acid Stearic Acid Parfum Tocopheryl Acetate 1,2-hexanediol Adenosine Caprylyl Glycol Disodium Edta Pentylene Glycol Ethylhexylglycerin Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

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
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • Oil-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

What to layer it with

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

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

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

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    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.

Where it fits in a routine

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

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

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
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter. 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
Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 32 ingredients on the label.

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

5
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

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

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

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
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

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

Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida

Hydration Soothing
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 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
6 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
7 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% 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
9 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Octadecanoic acid, reaction products with 1,2,3-propanetriol (1:1), neutralized

Hydration
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Engineering in Life Sciences, March 2019, pages 370-388
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Nov-Dec 2015, pages 61S-73S
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Methyl-D-glucopyranoside, ethers with 1,2,3-propanetriol homopolymer, octadecanoates (1:1:2) (3 mol glycerol average molar ratio)

13 Tromethamine pH adjuster
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
pH adjuster

13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

14 Hydroxyacetophenone Antioxidant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Journal of Oleo Science, February 2019, pages 183-191
  • Applied Environmental Microbiology, June 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Biosciences, May-June 2004, pages 345-353
  • Scientific Reports, April 2021, pages 1–7
15 Carbomer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

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

2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

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

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
17 Palmitic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

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

Hexadecanoic acid

18 Stearic Acid Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

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

Stearic acid

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, May 2019, pages 1-61
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2008, page 310
  • Therapeutics for the Clinician, May 2005, pages 317-324
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2003, pages 559-568
19 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

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

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
20 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

20th 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’. '

21 Tocopheryl Acetate Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

21st 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-yl acetate

Anti-Aging Soothing
8 scientific references
  • 5 Super Anti-Aging Antioxidants Your Skin Needs
  • How to Keep Your Neck & Chest Looking Young
  • Acne & Aging Skin
  • How to Diminish Uneven Skin Tone and Get Your Glow Back
  • What Are Peptides and What Do They Do for Skin?
  • The Truth About Firming Creams
  • Top 5 Reasons to Add Antioxidants to Your Skin Care Routine
  • Anti-Aging Superstars
22 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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

23rd 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
24 Caprylyl Glycol Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

24th 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

25 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

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.

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

27th 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
Roles
Humectant, Active

28th 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, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

29th 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
30 Hyaluronic Acid Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

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

Hyaluronic acid

Anti-Aging Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Journal of Evidence-Based, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2017, pages 816-823
  • Journal of Medicinal Food, October 2016, pages 1, 172-1, 179
  • Nutrition Journal, July 2013, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011, issue 9, pages 990-1000
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, March 2009, pages 38-43
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is the hydrolysate of Sodium Hyaluronate derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydration

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion?

WATER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, TROMETHAMINE, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, CARBOMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, PARFUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ADENOSINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED SODIUM HYALURONATE.

What are the active ingredients in Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion?

NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID.

How do I use Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion?

Dispense a moderate amount of the cream. Apply over the entire face and gently massage for better absorption.

What skin types is Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion good for?

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

Is Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion 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 Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion while pregnant?

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.

Is Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion silicone free?

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

Does Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion contain essential oils?

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

Is Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion?

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.

When should I apply Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion have?

It lists 32 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Vitamine C + Bifida Lotion?

Mary&May, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Mary&May
Country
Korea

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