Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA

Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
2Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Some anti-wrinkle efficacy: Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA has an anti-wrinkle rating of 2.0 out of 10 so you may expect some, although limited, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the high content of Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate (est. ≈6.0%), Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate (est. ≈4.0%) and Propanediol (est. ≈3.0%).

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.

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

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA has a slight anti-wrinkle rating of 2.0 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (est. ≈1.3%), 
 the only derivative of Ascorbic acid with confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy. This ingredient has below-average efficacy, proven by one study.
 
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 Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate (est. ≈6.0%) and Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate (est. ≈4.0%).

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
75
Water
6
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
4
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
3
Propanediol
2
Butylene Glycol
1.5
Glycerin
1.3
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
1
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
0.3
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
0.3
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
0.3
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
0.3
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice
0.3
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
0.3
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
0.3
Morus Alba Root Extract
0.3
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Lactic Acid
0.3
Sodium Citrate
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %
Water
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Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
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Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
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Propanediol
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Butylene Glycol
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Glycerin
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
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Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
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Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
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Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
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Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
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Morus Alba Root Extract
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Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Lactic Acid
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Sodium Citrate
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Disodium EDTA
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PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Phenoxyethanol
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Ratings

All humectants
19.2
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 19.2 10
10.0
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 19.2 10
10
All humectants
19.2
6
4
3
2
1.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2 /10 1 1.3 2
Total
2
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
2
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2 /10
when present at, %
1
in this formula, est. %
1.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
6
4
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 14.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
14.1
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
6
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
4
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
1.3
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
1
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Morus Alba Root Extract
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 2.5 5 No
All soothing
2.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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.
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Bis-Glyceryl AscorbateDescription is coming soon
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Cladosiphon Okamuranus/Rice Ferment Filtrate

A moisturizing and antioxidant mixture of three extracts (green tea, sea algae, and rice) fermented by Saccharomyces yeast. It was created and trademarked by Tatcha.

Propanediol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Est. %1.3
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.

Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Angelica Acutiloba Root ExtractAngelica acutiloba root extract is a pungent, aromatic extract derived from the roots of the Japanese angelica tree. It has soothing effects and can be beneficial for itchy or allergy-prone skin [1]. It also contains antioxidants and protects the skin against UV-induced damage.
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Mume Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract derived from grapefruit peels. It mainly contains essential oil and various antioxidant organic acids and flavonoids. Limonene is responsible for its citrusy scent.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) JuiceDescription is coming soon
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) JuiceDescription is coming soon
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) JuiceDescription is coming soon
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractA powerful antioxidant, soothing, and astringent extract derived from the roots of Baikal/Chinese skullcap. It contains various unique flavonoids that are believed to soothe irritated and inflamed skin and protect from UV-induced oxidative damage.
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Artemisia Capillaris Flower ExtractA soothing flower extract derived from Chinese wormwood and aimed at sensitive skin.
Morus Alba Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Morus Alba Root ExtractAn antioxidant, astringent, antimicrobial, and antifungal extract from white mulberry tree roots. It has been claimed to have anti-pigment potential.
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit ExtractA soothing extract derived from the fruit known as Jujube, or Chinese date. It contains mainly anti-inflammatory terpenoids, flavonoids, and tannins.
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.

Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDescription is coming soon
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30Description is coming soon
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.