Firma-Bright 20% Vitamin C Booster

5.0
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. HydroPeptide Firma-Bright 20% Vitamin C Booster has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

What else is good about it? HydroPeptide Firma-Bright 20% Vitamin C Booster is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
60	Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
20	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Anti-pigmentation
4	Pentylene Glycol	Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper
3	Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
1.5	Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1.3	Carrageenan	Botanical	Fragrance,Formula Helper
1	Erythritol	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Flavor
0.3	Sodium PCA	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
0.3	Xanthan Gum	Botanical, Biotech	Formula Helper
0.3	1,2-Hexanediol	Botanical, Synthetic	Preservative,Formula Helper
0.3	Hydroxyacetophenone	Synthetic	Antioxidant

Ingredients explained

Water

Score

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

The most researched derivative of vitamin C. It boosts collagen synthesis, thereby improving skin structure and elasticity. SAP is effective in the treatment of inflamed acne lesions and has a weak but positive effect on pigmentation issues.

Pentylene Glycol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Glycerin

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Niacinamide

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.