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Arencia
Vitamin C Glutathione Booster Shot Essence
An essence built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 26 Sept 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
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
1️⃣ After cleansing and toning, apply a thin, even layer over the face. 2️⃣ Gently pat until fully absorbed. 3️⃣ For extra glow care, layer once more on areas of concern. ☀️ Suitable for day & night use 🌞 Always finish with sunscreen during daytime
What's inside
Ingredients List
10 trigger at least one check · 48 trigger none
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C derivative (stable)3
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Hyaluronic acid2
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Vitamin C4
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Glucose, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Propanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Panthenol
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Niacinamide
Brightening6
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Glutathione, Niacinamide
Dark Spots5
Fades dark spots for a more even tone.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Niacinamide
Oil Control5
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
Pore Refining5
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Quercus Robur Bark Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
Antioxidant11
Shields skin from free radical damage.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution13
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Madecassoside, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →Niacinamide
Smoothing
Niacinamide is niacinamide.
Learn more about Niacinamide →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 →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 →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Perfuming, Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Palmitate →Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →
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