
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C serum with 2 main active ingredients
FEATURES
Hydrates, brightens complexion, reduces redness, smoothes wrinkles, increases collagen production, fights free radicals, protects against sun damage
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
does not contain fragrance (mild fragrance mentioned but gentle), no mention of alcohol, parabens etc.
Who Is It For?
Unspecified Age And GenderWhat Does It Help With?
Aging Photo-damage Dullness Redness Wrinkles Uneven Skin Tone Damaged Skin Cells PigmentationBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Ozone Says
Product Description:
Serum C-10 has a high concentration of vitamin C that hydrates and encourages collagen production to give your skin an immediate and intensive dose of repair. The serum is formulated with 1% Ferulic Acid to increase the stability of potent Vitamin C and 10 % L-Ascorbic Acid to counter the effects of aging and photo-damage. The effective vitamin C aims at the skin's natural regeneration process, which helps repair damaged skin cells resulting in a brighter, firmer, and more even-looking complexion. This advanced formula dissolves dead skin cells on the surface and replaces them with radiance and luminosity. Features: Hydrates, Brightens the complexion, Reduces redness, Smoothes wrinkles, Increases collagen production, Fights free radicals, Protects against sun damage. Usage: Use AM (in the morning routine). Apply 5-6 drops of Vitamin C serum on cleansed skin. Massage gently until completely absorbed. Follow up with a moisturizer & sunscreen.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
10%-L-Ascorbic-Acid,1%-Ferulic-Acid
Key Ingredients
L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid
Ingredients Details
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
L-ascorbic Acid
Common Name(s): L-ascorbic acid,cosmetic active,established function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, active biological benefit, or formulation function โ at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
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: 0.1%โ10%
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
L-ascorbic acid has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,l-ascorbic acid technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12