
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Brightening face serum with 10% active Vitamin C Blend
FEATURES
Instant luminosity, visibly brightens and tightens skin, improves skin radiance
BEST FOR
combination
CHECKS
Free of paraben, Lactose, silicon, sulfate, alcohol
Who Is It For?
Ages 18-65+ All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Firming Pigmentation Reduction Wrinkle Reduction Dark Circle Reduction Skin Smoothing Tone EveningBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What RoC Says
Product Description:
An all-over brightening face serum formulated with Vitamin C and peptides for instant luminosity. This RoC® face serum with Vitamin C visibly brightens and tightens better than the #1 luxury Vitamin C serum.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Troxerutin, Cistus Monspeliensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Nonapeptide-1, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Yellow 6 (CI 15985).
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Peptides
Ingredients Details
Peptides
Common Name(s): Peptides,functional category descriptor,skin care
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the functional class benefits described by the 'peptides' category — specific activity depends on the precise ingredient within this functional class.
Why It's Used: Used as a category label when listing ingredient classes rather than specific inci names — relevant for consumer-facing communication and ingredient disclosure frameworks.
How It Works: Activity depends on specific ingredient within the category; the category designation indicates the broad functional mechanism shared by all members of the group.
Typically Found In: Consumer communication,ingredient disclosure
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – 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: Varies
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Varies
Halal Status: Varies
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Peptides as a category encompasses multiple specific inci ingredients each with individual safety and efficacy profiles; see individual ingredient entries for specific mechanistic detail.
Last Verified: Cosing database,functional category descriptor
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12