
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face serum with 12% vitamin C and triple vitamin C sources
FEATURES
Powered by 3x vitamin C: 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and 2% kakadu plum with hyaluronic acid, Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without residue, Gentle, non-irritating, and non-drying - safe for acne-prone skin, Free from parabens, mineral oils, toxins, and harsh actives
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Parabens, mineral oils, toxins, harsh actives
Who Is It For?
Men And Women No Specific Age Range StatedWhat Does It Help With?
Dullness Dark Spots Uneven Skin Tone Promotes Youthful Radiant Skin Intense HydrationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Citta Says
Product Description:
Powered by triple vitamin C, this powerful glow-boosting face serum for men and women is formulated with 12% vitamin C, a potent triple-brightening complex to target dullness, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. Made with stable and potent vitamin C sources - 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP), and kakadu plum (with 100X the power of vitamin C than oranges) - this high-performance face-brightening serum ensures maximum efficacy. Moringa extract helps promote youthful, radiant skin, while hyaluronic acid delivers intense hydration while enhancing the penetration of vitamin C.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua,Sodium-Gluconate,Propanediol,Xanthan-Gum,Vitamin-E-Acetate,3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid,Hyaluronic-Acid,Sodium-Ascorbyl-Phosphate,Kakadu-Plum-Extract,Glyceryl-Glucoside,Moringa-Oleifera-Leaf-Extract,Aloe-Barbadensis-Leaf-Extract,Fragrance
Key Ingredients
3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, kakadu plum extract, hyaluronic acid, moringa oleifera leaf extract
Ingredients Details
Fragrance
Common Name(s): Fragrance ingredient,eu allergen or aromatic component,olfactory/flavour
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the complete fragrance profile contributing to product sensory experience and consumer appeal.
Why It's Used: Fragrance is a major consumer purchase driver โ up to 70% of consumers make purchasing decisions partially based on product scent.
How It Works: Fragrance blends interact with olfactory receptors providing the sensory profile โ complex mixtures activate multiple receptor types for rich, multidimensional scent experiences.
Typically Found In: All fragrance products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Standard use levels
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ifra guidelines set usage limits for fragrance ingredients based on skin sensitisation and phototoxicity assessment for each application category.
Last Verified: Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex iii,ifra standards,fragrance allergen declaration requirements
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Propanediol
Common Name(s): 1,3-propanediol,zemea,bio-propanediol
CAS Number: 504-63-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant and solvent functionality from sustainable corn-based fermentation.
Why It's Used: Bio-based propylene glycol alternative from renewable corn โ propanediol provides equivalent functionality to propylene glycol with sustainable renewable feedstock and superior skin feel.
How It Works: Two oh groups provide humectant water binding. excellent solvent for fragrances, actives, and preservatives. mild antimicrobial from diol structure for preservative system boosting. renew corn fermentation origin (dupont zemea process). better skin feel than propylene glycol โ less sticky.
Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic categories as pg alternative
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ humectant
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from corn sugar fermentation
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Propanediol's dupont tate & lyle bio products 'zemea' process ferments corn sugar to 1,3-propanediol using engineered e. coli โ one of the first commercially viable bio-fermentation routes to a cosmetic diol previously made only from petroleum. the renewable route produces chemically identical 1,3-propanediol while reducing carbon footprint by approximately 40% vs petrochemical synthesis.
Last Verified: Cosing database,dupont tate & lyle zemea technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12