NEOGEN Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum

NEOGEN

Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum

face serum

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
52%
Combination (dry)
52%
Balanced
82%
Combination (oily)
88%
Oily
88%

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Concentrations

SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE 10%
31
Ingredients
7
Benefits
6
Actives
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Meet the Neogen Real Vita C Serum, your ultimate skincare ally, harnessing the power of its key ingredients to unlock radiant transformation! Boasting a formidable 22% Vitamin C and the remarkable Vita C Acerola-plex, this serum takes your skincare routine to the next level. It's your secret weapon for achieving a beautifully even skin tone and a more vibrant, glowing complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

7
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

6
AHA Hyaluronic acid Retinoids Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

Risks

1
Allergen

About Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum

Overview

Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum is a lightweight serum from NEOGEN. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 31 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 Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, 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 Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol.

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

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

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate and Tocopheryl Acetate.

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 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, 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 drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • One ingredient 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

  • Anti-Aging 7 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Hydration 6 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Dark Spot Fading 2 ingredients

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Oil Control 1 ingredient

    Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing 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.

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading

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

3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol

Hydration
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

7th 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

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

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract is an extract of the ripe fruit of the Acerola, Malpighia emarginata, Malpighiaceae

Anti-Aging

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

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract is an extract of the Broccoli plant, Brassica oleracea L. Italica, Brassicaceae

Anti-Aging
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

22nd 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

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

26th 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

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 Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Moderate

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control Moderate

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Moderate

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

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 (24)

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

Water Isopentyldiol 1,2-hexanediol Dipropylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Octyldodeceth-16 Xanthan Gum Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Sodium Metabisulfite Ethylhexylglycerin Coptis Japonica Extract Dextrin Theobroma Cacao Extract Tocopheryl Acetate Disodium Edta Limonene Linalool

What is and is not in it

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

Free from

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

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Limonene, Linalool

  • Facial oils

    Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

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 "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
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)
1 ingredient could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil. 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
Allergen

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 31 ingredients on the label.

10
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

7
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

4
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

2
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

2
Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

2
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

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

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

L-Ascorbic acid, 2-(dihydrogen phosphate), trisodium salt

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Dark Spot Fading
7 scientific references
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2021, pages 174-180
  • Pharmaceutics, December 2018, ePublication
  • Annals of Dermatology, August 2015, pages 376-382
  • Chemical Society of Pakistan, March 2013, pages 1, 096-1, 102
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, June 2005, pages 171-176
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, April 2003, pages 65-73
3 Isopentyldiol Solvent
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

3-Methylbutane-1,2-diol

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • UL Prospector, Accessed January 2022, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-73
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

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

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 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

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

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

7 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

7th 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
Plant extract

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

Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract is an extract of the ripe fruit of the Acerola, Malpighia emarginata, Malpighiaceae

Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of AOAC International, September 2018, pages 1, 461-1, 465
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, January 2018, pages 473-480
  • Exotic Fruits Reference Guide, Academic Press, 2018, pages 7-14
  • Food & Function, September 2017, pages 3, 250-3, 258
  • The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, April 2016, pages 25-32
  • Lipids in Health and Disease February 2014 ePublication
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae

Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lime, Citrus Aurantifolia, Rutaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Plant extract

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

Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract is an extract of the Broccoli plant, Brassica oleracea L. Italica, Brassicaceae

Anti-Aging
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae

Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae

16 Ascorbic Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% 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
17 Citric Acid Active
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

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

18 Octyldodeceth-16 Surfactant
Estimated level
1–3%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

19 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

19th 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

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

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free

21 Sodium Metabisulfite Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Preservative

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

Disodium disulphite

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

22nd 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
23 Coptis Japonica Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Preservative

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

Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae

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

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

Dextrin

Oil Control
8 scientific references
  • Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
  • Help for Oily Skin
  • Salicylic Acid for Skin
  • How BHA Exfoliants Work
  • Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
  • Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
  • The Best Toners for Oily Skin
  • The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin
25 Theobroma Cacao Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

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

Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae

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

26th 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
27 Tocopheryl Acetate 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-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
28 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

28th 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
29 Disodium Edta Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Chelator

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

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

30 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

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

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
31 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

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

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum?

WATER, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ISOPENTYLDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, MALPIGHIA EMARGINATA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI FRUIT EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, OCTYLDODECETH-16, XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT, DEXTRIN, THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

What are the active ingredients in Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum?

SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, NIACINAMIDE, BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PANTHENOL.

How do I use Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum?

After using toner, take an appropriate amount of serum and gently apply it to the skin. If used before sun exposure, apply sunscreen on top.

What skin types is Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum 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 Dermalogy Real Vita C 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 Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum fungal acne safe?

One ingredient could feed malassezia: Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that it will cause a breakout.

Can I use Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum 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 Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Does Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum contain alcohol?

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

Is Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum silicone free?

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

Does Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Is Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum paraben free?

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

What can I layer with Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum?

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 Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum?

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

How many ingredients does Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum have?

It lists 31 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Dermalogy Real Vita C Serum?

NEOGEN.

Brand
NEOGEN

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