Pure Vitamin C 12 Serum
La Roche-Posay · 2: treat

Pure Vitamin C 12 Serum

A 12% L-ascorbic acid serum with salicylic acid, neurosensine and hyaluronic acid, aimed at radiance and fine lines.

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How to use

In the morning, after cleansing, massage 3 to 4 drops over the face and neck, avoiding the eyes, onto clean dry skin. Let it absorb, then follow with a moisturizer and SPF.

Pros
  • 12% pure vitamin C, inside the range with the best evidence
  • Salicylic acid added to exfoliate
  • Brand's own 8-week study of 63 people reports fewer wrinkles
Cons
  • The brand says it suits dry and normal skin; oily or combination skin is pointed to its Oil Control version
  • Contains alcohol denat. and fragrance, which can sting some sensitive skin
  • Pure vitamin C can turn yellow in air; the brand says it stays effective

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

Claims

? Non-comedogenic (unknown)
? Dermatologist tested (unknown)
? Safe for sensitive skin (unknown)
? Hypoallergenic (unknown)
? Fragrance free (unknown)
? Paraben free (unknown)
? Oil free (unknown)

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
1.7/5
Aging
2.2/5
Irritation
0.1/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

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