Liftactiv 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum
The Vichy Liftactiv 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 17 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
ASCORBIC ACID
(Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Laureth-23
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone
(Flavoring Agent, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
(Flavoring Agent, Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Carrageenan | |
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
