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Vitamin C Serum with 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
AUD 84.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
How to use
Apply 2-3 drops each morning to a cleansed face, neck and décolletage, avoiding the eye area.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Dark Spots2
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
Antioxidant4
Shields skin from free radical damage.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Glycerin, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin C derivative.
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid →Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant, Moisturising
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Learn more about Methyl Gluceth-20 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Citrate
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Trisodium citrate
Learn more about Sodium Citrate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
Dupes
- Alpha-H Vitamin B Serum with 5% Niacinamide69% match
- Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less66% match
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)65% match
- Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 5.0% Niacinamide65% match
- Pilgrim 15% Vitamin C Face Serum For Advanced Brightness65% match
- The Derma Co 10% Vitamin C Face Serum with 5% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid64% match