Vit C + Ferulic Acid Brightening Serum
The Rodial Vit C + Ferulic Acid Brightening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 26 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (87/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Laurate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
C15-19 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Cetrimonium Bromide
(Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
2
|
|
Ferulic Acid
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Uv Absorber, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dilauryl Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Bleaching) |
