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15% Vitamin C + EGF SerumThe Inkey List
Tranexamic Acid SerumA serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for brightening and antioxidant protection.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ascorbyl Glucoside (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Benzyl Alcohol (in both products)
Preservative
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
Ethylhexylglycerin (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Preservative
Ascorbyl Glucoside (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Viscosity Controlling
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about Ascorbyl Glucoside →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Benzyl Alcohol is an EU-declarable fragrance allergen.
Learn more about Benzyl Alcohol →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
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)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid is the cyclic ketone that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Dehydroacetic Acid →
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