•Today we are looking at more affordable Vitamin C serums that actually perform, bypassing the social media hype to break down real ingredient formulations, stable pH levels…
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Today we are looking at more affordable Vitamin C serums that actually perform, bypassing the social media hype to break down real ingredient formulations, stable pH levels, shelf-life considerations, and active derivatives. Let’s find the best options for your specific skin type and budget.
Covered Ingredients:
L-Ascorbic Acid
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD)
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP)
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP)
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (EAA)
Ascorbyl Glucoside (AG)
⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:
⏱️ VIDEO TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction & The Truth About Vitamin C
02:18 – What Does Vitamin C Do for Your Skin?
07:11 – L-AA vs Derivatives – What your skin CAN use
08:36 What are derivatives?
09:05 Conversion Tax – How your skin converts derivatives. Derivative conversion rate.
12:09 The Ultimate Brand Loophole on Derivative Claims – Peer-Reviewed Study Breakdown Human Trials (The Evidence)
18:53 e.l.f dupe for SkinCeuticals?
30:34 Issues with self-mixing powders. Weight vs Volume fallacy
🛍️ PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
• Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum
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• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
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• Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C Serum with Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid
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• Timeless Skin Care 10% Vitamin C Serum with Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid
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• Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow Serum
👉 Shop it here:
US Store Website
Global UK Website
• e.l.f. SKIN Bright Icon Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Face Serum
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• Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
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• The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
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• Vanicream Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive Skin
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• The Ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
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• Hydrion Short Range Acidic Testing Paper
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• Hado Labo Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion
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📖 Cited Studies:
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology “A review of topical vitamin c derivatives and their efficacy”
PubMed (PMC) “A review of topical vitamin C derivatives and their efficacy”
PubMed (PMC) “Topical Vitamin C and the Skin: Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Applications”
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