Dr. Brenner
Vitamin C Serum Ferulic Acid, Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid
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Special Safety Profile
This formula has a mixed or special safety profile and needs closer inspection.
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Fungal Acne Analysis
Contains Combatting Support
No current trigger concerns are listed, and 1 combatting ingredient is present.
Combatting Ingredient
- Propylene Glycol
Ingredients Inside
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- WaterSolvent
- EthoxydiglycolSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant
Ingredient Notes
In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.
EWG2CIRSReferences
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
- https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
- http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
- Laureth-23Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,
Ingredient Notes
Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.
EWG1CIRS- Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
- Ferulic AcidAntimicrobial, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Preservative
- PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
- TriethanolamineMasking, Surfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
- PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.
Community Reviews
Legit dupe for SkinCeuticals Vitamin C serum, but WAY cheaper. It's the only Vitamin C serum that has actually made my skin brighter and healed acne spots.
