Vitamin C Serum
The Viviology Vitamin C Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 30 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethoxydiglycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Humectant, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
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
|
|
2
|
|
Ferulic Acid
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Uv Absorber, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Bleaching) |
|
|
|
|
Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
(Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf/Twig Water
(Fragrance) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
(Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
(Cleansing, Deodorant, Fragrance, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
(Astringent, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calcium Gluconate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
