Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid Review

Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid
7.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.3 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid has to offer:
 
  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.
  • Modest anti-wrinkle efficacy: Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.0 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Key Benefits of Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid:
 

Perfect Moisturizer for Normal to Dry Skin with a balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy

According to CreamScan analysis, Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid is highly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 7.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Water (est. ≈75.0%) and Glycerin (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.3 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Squalane (est. ≈6.0%) and Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate (est. ≈2.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with normal skin who want maximum hydration in a formula with a balanced texture - neither too light nor too heavy. It combines a high concentration of humectants with a significant amount of occlusive ingredients to deliver effective dual-action moisturizing for normal skin.

This product may also be a good choice for people with normal to dry skin for daily hydration, as it balances significant moisturizing potential with a balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy.

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

Modest Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid has a modest level of anti-wrinkle efficacy, rated 2.0 out of 10.

It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (est. ≈1.5%), 
 the only derivative of ascorbic acid with solid evidence of anti-wrinkle efficacy. A single clinical study involving 23 participants (Mariko et al.) demonstrated that a cream with 1% ATIP reduced the average depth of periorbital wrinkles by 6% after 8 weeks of use, compared to a vehicle (the same formulation without ATIP).
 
Among others, Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid also contains contains Retinyl Palmitate and Ascorbyl Palmitate, two ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, these ingredients do 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, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.
 

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

Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (est. ≈1.5%), Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (est. ≈0.3%), Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

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.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Pros & Cons of Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Odacite California Brightening Serum Vitamin C & E + Hyaluronic Acid to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Perfect for moisturizing normal skin
  • Balanced texture, neither too light nor too heavy
  • Can enhance the moisturizing efficacy of a skincare routine for dry skin
  • Offers modest anti-wrinkle efficacy
  • Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution

Cons: 

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Water
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Squalane
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Glycerin
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
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Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
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Water
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
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Phospholipids
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Retinyl Palmitate
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Pantothenic Acid
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Cholecalciferol PEG-12 Ether
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
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Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
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Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Benzoic Acid
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Dehydroacetic Acid
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Tocopherol
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Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
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Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Corallina Officinalis Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Ratings

All humectants
79.6
75
4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
8.6
6.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 79.6 10
10.0
75
4
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 8.6 20
4.3
6.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
7.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
75
4
0.3
0.3
All humectants 79.6 10
10
All humectants
79.6
75
4
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
2
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 8.6 20
4.3
All occlusives
8.6
6.0
2.0
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2 /10 1 1.5 2
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
2
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
2
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2 /10
when present at, %
1
in this formula, est. %
1.5
Retinyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 5.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
5.1
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
1.5
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
0.3
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
0.3
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
0.3
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
0.3
Corallina Officinalis Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 0.9 5 No
All soothing
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Water
Squalane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Est. %1.5
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.

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower ExtractA fragrant extract derived from the flowers of the Italian honeysuckle. It has a pleasant, sweet, floral scent. Not much is known about its compounds and their functions.
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower ExtractAn extract from the white flowers of the Japanese honeysuckle. Apart from an essential oil responsible for its jasmine-like scent, the extract also contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory iridoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Phospholipids
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhospholipidsA large group of lipids that are an essential component of every single cell membrane in the body. They have excellent emollient properties. Phospholipids are also utilized in the manufacturing of ‘fancy’ formulations such as liposomes.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Retinyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Retinyl PalmitateAn esterified form of retinol – it combines retinol and palmitic acid into one molecule. Retinyl palmitate is less irritating than retinol but also much less effective in its anti-aging and acne-reducing effects.
Pantothenic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pantothenic AcidAlso known as vitamin B5, this ingredient helps to restore healthy moisturization of the skin and is essential for good skin health. Due to poor stability and skin penetration, panthenol is usually preferred over pantothenic acid.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Cholecalciferol PEG-12 Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cholecalciferol PEG-12 Ether
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from the flowers of the tropical ylang-ylang tree. It is a popular ingredient in skincare, as well as in aromatherapy, perfumes, and the food industry for its sweet, floral, slightly fruity, jasmine-like scent.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

This oil is obtained from the peels of pink grapefruits. It contains fragrant limonene, which gives the oil a fresh and clean, citrusy scent.

Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl Alcohol

A multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.

Benzoic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzoic AcidA preservative effective against fungi, yeast, and some bacteria. It is commonly paired with phenoxyethanol to create a broad spectrum preservation system. Benzoic acid can also serve as a pH adjuster, fragrance, and bulking agent.
Dehydroacetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dehydroacetic AcidA globally approved preservative ingredient. It is a powerful fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it a broad-spectrum preservative. Because it is mildly effective against bacteria, it is often paired with stronger bactericides.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractAn antioxidant extract derived from the flowers of the Indian lilac, also known as Neem. It is often used in traditional medicine in India. The Neem flower extracts contain limonoids, which are currently under research for their anti-pigment activity.
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractAn extract derived from the thick roots of curcuma (turmeric), a famous yellow spice and a major ingredient in curry powder. It is used in skincare for its proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from the leaves of Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, a traditional herb used in Ayurveda medicine. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid, galic acid, flavonoids, and a sweet-scented essential oil.
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf ExtractA fragrant extract derived from the flowering basil plant that contains essential oil and antioxidants such as terpenes, flavonoids, and vitamin K.
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Corallina Officinalis ExtractAn extract from red marine alga, Corallina officinalis is used in skincare for its antioxidant properties. It also contains an immense amount of calcium and special, sulfur-containing polysaccharides.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.