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Daily Radiance Vitamin C™
A moisturizer with spf built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
GBP 62.00 · checked 8 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
- Dullness
How to use
First-time use If you're new to Daily Radiance Vitamin C, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use. Learn how to patch test here. Step 1 After cleansing in the morning, blend a liberal amount of Daily Radiance Vitamin C evenly across the face, neck and décolletage. Step 2 Reapply throughout the day as needed.
Caution
If you're new to Daily Radiance Vitamin C, we recommend a patch test at least 24 hours before first use.
What's inside
Ingredients List
16 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Sun Protection3
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Dimethicone, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Eczema9
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
May Worsen Rosacea9
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citral, Citronellol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate →Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate →Dibutyl Adipate
Film Forming, Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dibutyl adipate
Learn more about Dibutyl Adipate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Ethylhexyl Triazone
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Triazone →Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Hair Conditioning, Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →
Dupes
- Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect™85% match
- Medik8 Advanced Day Ultimate Protect™71% match
- Alpha-H Daily Essential Moisturiser SPF50+ With Hydrosella™61% match