ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum

ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2.1Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.1 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (est. ≈22.0%) and Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax (est. ≈11.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.1 out of 10.

It contains 2 active ingredients with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy:

  • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (est. ≈3.0%),
     the only derivative of Ascorbic acid with confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy. This ingredient has below-average efficacy, proven by one study.
  • Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
     or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
Among others, ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum also contains Ubiquinone, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Ubiquinone provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that ACURE Brightening Vitamin C Sunset Serum is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%), Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract (est. ≈4.0%) and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (est. ≈3.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
22
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
11
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
6
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
4
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
3
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
1
Ubiquinone
1
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
1
Geranium Maculatum Oil
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil
0.3
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
0.3
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
0.3
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Function:
Origin:
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Function:
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Function:
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Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Function:
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Function:
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Ubiquinone
Function:
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Function:
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Geranium Maculatum Oil
Function:
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil
Function:
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Ascorbic Acid
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
89.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 89.0 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
11
6
All occlusives 89.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
89.0
50.0
22.0
11.0
6.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2 /10 1 3 2
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
n/a
- 1 -
Total
2.1
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
2
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2 /10
when present at, %
1
in this formula, est. %
3
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Ubiquinone
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
Anti-wrinkle rating
2.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
4
3
1
0.3
All antioxidants 14.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
14.3
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
6
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
4
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
3
Ubiquinone
1
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
All soothing 0.3 5 No
All soothing
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %50
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed WaxA solid wax obtained during the refining of crude sunflower oil. The majority of the wax comes from the shells, or hulls, of the sunflower seeds. It is used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer, helping to prevent water loss from the skin.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Haematococcus Pluvialis ExtractDescription is coming soon
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (ATIP) is an oil-soluble derivative of ascorbic acid, or vitamin C. It is more stable than ascorbic acid, with studies supporting its collagen-boosting and anti-pigment effects.

Ubiquinone
Est. %1
Function
Origin
UbiquinoneAlso known as Coenzyme Q10, this bright orange antioxidant supports the skin's energy metabolism. It also offers some anti-pigment action. Dietary supplementation of Ubiquinone improves the appearance of wrinkles.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilAn essential oil derived from the peels of the sweet orange. It is commonly used as a fragrance because of its pleasant, citrusy scent. The main constituent of the essential oil is limonene (up to 96%).
Geranium Maculatum Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Geranium Maculatum OilAn essential oil obtained from the above-ground parts of wild geranium. It mainly consists of volatile fragrant compounds that give it its characteristic rose-like scent.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from bitter orange fruit peels that almost exclusively consists of limonene. It has a sweet, fresh, citrus scent.
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood OilA rare and expensive fragrant essential oil obtained from the Brazilian rosewood.
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) OilA fragrant essential oil extracted from blooming jasmine flowers. The main jasmine-scented compound is benzyl acetate - which has a heavy, sweet, soothing scent.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilA fragrant essential oil expressed from the peels of mandarin. It contains up to 74% of limonene and other volatile compounds which create its sweet, mandarin aroma. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.