
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C Complex Serum with Multiple Forms of Vitamin C
FEATURES
Contains vitamin C complex with gold, stabilized l-ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and bioactive fruit blend
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, paraben, sulfate, silicon, oil, fragrance
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Fine Lines Wrinkles Hydration Environmental ProtectionBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Naturium Says
Product Description:
Double up and save with this jumbo size of our potent serum formulated with a vitamin C complex with gold and highly stabilized l-ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate and a bioactive fruit blend that helps defend skin from environmental stressors, promoting healthier-looking skin. Our vitamin C complex serum instantly hydrates skin and is clinically proven to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 4 weeks.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
l-ascorbic-acid,sodium-ascorbyl-phosphate,bioactive-fruit-blend,gold
Key Ingredients
l-ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, bioactive fruit blend, gold
Ingredients Details
Gold
Common Name(s): Gold,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function 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 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
Gold has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,gold technical literature
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
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Common Name(s): Sap,l-ascorbic acid 2-phosphate sodium
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides stable water-soluble vitamin c with documented anti-acne activity beyond typical brightening benefits.
Why It's Used: The anti-acne vitamin c derivative โ sap's documented anti-p. acnes activity makes it uniquely suited for acne-brightening formulations targeting both acne and post-acne hyperpigmentation simultaneously.
How It Works: Phosphate ester resists oxidation in aqueous formulation. converted to ascorbic acid by alkaline phosphatase in viable epidermis. anti-acne via reduction of p. acnes oxidative stress and direct antimicrobial activity. tyrosinase inhibition for brightening.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne brightening serums,oily skin products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ phosphate vitamin c
Secondary Functions: Tyrosinase inhibitor,collagen cofactor
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetically produced vitamin c derivative.
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: Tocopherol,ferulic acid,niacinamide,spf
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate's anti-p. acnes activity was demonstrated by klock et al. (2005) showing sap at 1% reduced p. acnes populations and reduced inflammatory acne lesions in a clinical study. the mechanism involves ascorbic acid's pro-oxidant activity in p. acnes โ generating reactive oxygen species toxic to the bacterium, which is the opposite of ascorbic acid's antioxidant role in human cells.
Last Verified: Cosing database,klock et al. sap anti-acne study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12