Deconstruct
Deconstruct Vitamin C Face Serum | Non-Irritating | Brightens & Evens Tone - 30 ml
Deconstruct Vitamin C Face Serum | Non-Irritating | Brightens & Evens Tone - 30 ml
Deconstruct
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WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C Serum with 2 key actives
FEATURES
10% vitamin C inhibits tyrosinase for brightening, 0.5% ferulic acid antioxidant protects from sun damage, suitable for all skin types
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
Does not contain irritants typically
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Even Skin Tone Antioxidant Protection Sun Damage PreventionBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Deconstruct Says
Product Description:
10% vitamin C (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) inhibits tyrosinase activity to provide a brightening effect. 0.5% ferulic acid is a potent antioxidant which prevents sun damage by suppressing the production of free radicals. Suitable for all skin types
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
3-o-ethyl-ascorbic-acid,ferulic-acid
Key Ingredients
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ferulic acid
Ingredients Details
3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Common Name(s): 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Loosens corneocyte adhesion in the stratum corneum, accelerating cell turnover, refining skin texture, and improving radiance.
Why It's Used: Organic acids at cosmetic ph values provide controlled keratolytic exfoliation that improves skin texture, pore appearance, and radiance without mechanical irritation.
How It Works: At appropriate ph, the acid's undissociated form penetrates the stratum corneum and dissolves the ionic bonds between corneocyte desmosomes (calcium chelation mechanism), facilitating controlled desquamation and cell renewal.
Typically Found In: Toners,exfoliants,serums,peels,cleansers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Exfoliants
Secondary Functions: Brightening,keratolytic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or plant-derived acid; no animal components.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: May cause irritation or stinging in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin at high concentrations; patch test recommended.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Safe within recommended ph and concentration ranges. sensitization risk increases above 10% aha. patch test recommended for sensitive skin. mildly irritating to some individuals at typical cosmetic use concentrations.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,vitamin c
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations on sensitive/broken skin; avoid with physical exfoliants
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Cosmetic acids function at the pka boundary: only the undissociated acid (rcooh) penetrates the stratum corneum lipid barrier, while the ionized carboxylate (rcooโป) does not. the henderson-hasselbalch equation governs the fraction of active species at formulation ph; typically 0.5โ3.0% undissociated acid provides efficacy while minimizing irritation.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15
Ferulic Acid
Common Name(s): 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid,coniferic acid
CAS Number: 1135-24-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Doubles vitamin c and e efficacy through synergistic stabilization, providing superior photoprotection.
Why It's Used: Essential in vitamin c serums as the c+e+ferulic acid synergistic antioxidant trio that provides exceptional photoprotection โ a clinically proven combination.
How It Works: Phenolic structure provides direct free radical scavenging. also stabilizes l-ascorbic acid and tocopherol by donating hydrogen atoms to regenerate oxidized antioxidants. absorbs uv (290โ330nm) providing additional photoprotection.
Typically Found In: Vitamin c serums,antioxidant complexes,sunscreens,anti-aging products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ hydroxycinnamic acid antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Vitamin c synergist,uv absorber,antioxidant stabilizer
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (wheat, rice bran, oats)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Extracted from ferulic acid-rich plant sources (wheat bran, rice bran, sweet corn) or synthetically produced.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pinnell et al. demonstrated that the combination of 15% vitamin c + 1% vitamin e + 0.5% ferulic acid provides 8ร superior photoprotection to vitamin c alone. ferulic acid stabilizes ascorbic acid by donating electrons, preventing oxidative degradation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,pinnell et al. (2005) ce ferulic study,murray et al. antioxidant synergy
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12