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Minimalist
Vitamin C 10% Face Serum
A serum built around Centella asiatica and Vitamin C derivative, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
INR 285.00 · 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
- Normal skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
How to use
After cleansing and toning your face, take 2-3 drops of Vitamin C serum on your fingertips with the dropper. Apply it on the face by gently tapping it on the skin. With a circular motion, evenly spread the serum and allow your skin to absorb it. When to use: When to use: AM & PM. Everyday.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Dark Spots
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract →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 →Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-2,5-di-O-methyl-D-glucitol
Learn more about Dimethyl Isosorbide →Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant, Perfuming, Solvent
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Learn more about Ethoxydiglycol →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 →Sodium Gluconate
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Sodium gluconate
Learn more about Sodium Gluconate →Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acetyl Glucosamine →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
Dupes
- Minimalist Niacinamide 10% Face Serum71% match
- Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic 16% Face Serum69% match
- The Derma Co 10% Cica-Glow Face Serum with Tranexamic Acid & Kojic Acid68% match
- Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% Face Serum68% match
- Minimalist Salicylic Acid 2% Face Serum67% match
- The Derma Co 5% Vitamin C Daily Face Serum with Ferulic Acid & Multivitamin65% match