IMAGE Skincare, VITAL C Hydrating Serum, with Potent Vitamin C to Brighten, Tone and Smooth Appearance of Wrinkles, 50 mL

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A comprehensive Image Skincare review on Everyday Health provided information on the author’s personal experience of using a few of the brand’s most notable products. This source spoke highly of the brand, noting an “affordability meets quality” factor. The author goes on to say: All Image Skincare items are full of peptides, botanicals and antioxidants as well as a range of other skin-loving ingredients that help to achieve moisturised and hydrated skin for all ages. In addition to promising great results, all skincare solutions are paraben-free.

ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, WATER/AQUA/EAU, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LIMONENE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CETEARYL OLIVATE, SORBITAN OLIVATE, IMPERATA CYLINDRICA ROOT EXTRACT, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PPG-12/SMDI COPOLYMER, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, DI-PPG-2 MYRETH-10 ADIPATE, STEARIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, PANTHENOL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, LINOLEIC ACID, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SQUALENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, LINOLEAMIDOPROK5PYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, PEG-8, PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA FRUIT EXTRACT, STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, BAMBUSA VULGARIS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS LEAF OIL, YEAST POLYSACCHARIDES, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, CARBOMER, EUGENOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE, POLYSORBATE 20, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SPIRAEA ULMARIA FLOWER EXTRACT, TAURINE, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BHT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-8, DARUTOSIDE, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4, ARGININE, LEUCINE, LYSINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, VALINE, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-1. Swindell W et al. (2021). Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THDC) degrades rapidly under oxidative stress but can be stabilized by acetyl zingerone to enhance collagen production and antioxidant effects. Vitamin C is safe to use for most skin types, but it’s still a good idea to do a patch test before applying serum all over your face.INGREDIENTS: WATER/AQUA/EAU, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT, ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, WINE EXTRACT, ROSE EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, SUCROSE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ARGININE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LEUCINE, LYSINE HCL, RETINYL PALMITATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TYROSINE, VALINE, BENZOIC ACID, MINERAL SALTS, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38, TOCOPHEROL, SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, LIMONENE, LINALOOL. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps brighten the skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation, and promote a more even skin tone. Hyaluronic Acid glycolic acid, a type of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), can work well for hyperpigmentation but can sometimes be irritating to sensitive skin Peptides and pigmentation- one is a problem and one is a solution. Image Skincare has the products and solutions for both of our pesky “P’s”. Pigmentation This serum meets our clean clinical skincare™ standard and is formulated without parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, artificial fragrances, synthetic dyes or animal testing.

Preventative Skincare: Even individuals without specific skin concerns can benefit from incorporating IMAGE Skincare products into their routine. The brand offers preventive skincare solutions with antioxidant-rich formulations that help protect the skin from environmental damage, promote skin health, and maintain a youthful appearance. For oily or acne-prone skin, look for serums labeled “noncomedogenic” so that they won’t clog your pores. Palm adds that she recommends that oily skin types use a vitamin C serum formulated with L-ascorbic acid, a more potent form of vitamin C. Dry skin It's an incredibly high-quality brand that's affordable and pharmaceutical-grade. Their Program is simple to moisturise, cleanse, anti-age, protect and repair. Image Skincare is a Cosmeceutical skincare range, not a pharmaceutical. We utilise the most scientifically advanced formulas in the marketplace to create pharmaceutical-grade skincare products that help to improve your skin but without chemicals. Peptides are small chains of amino acids that help to support the skin’s natural collagen production. They can improve skin elasticity, firmness, and overall texture. Glycolic AcidWhen shopping for a vitamin C serum, it’s important to look for a product made of a potent, stable type of vitamin C. Our most sophisticated serum yet: a high-performance vitamin C facial serum that’s clinically proven to improve wrinkles, pigmentation and firmness. Doctor developed for superior stability and potency, this daily defense serum helps to brighten and restore skin while providing advanced environmental protection. With 20% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an ultra-concentrated, lipid-soluble form of vitamin C, it helps to fade the appearance of pigmentation and improves signs of skin aging like fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness. A synthesis of super-antioxidants ferulic acid and acetyl zingerone help to enhance the effects of vitamin C. An optimized hyaluronic acid complex brings renewed hydration to the skin, supporting a plump, smooth and firm appearance. Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is a versatile ingredient that offers multiple benefits for the skin. It helps to improve skin texture, minimize pore appearance, regulate oil production, and enhance the skin’s natural barrier function.

Vitamin C can help minimize the signs of aging, protect against skin damage, reduce discoloration, and more. Is vitamin C serum really worth it? Dry or Dehydrated Skin: For individuals with dry or dehydrated skin, IMAGE Skincare provides products formulated with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides. These ingredients work to replenish moisture levels, improve skin elasticity, and restore a supple and nourished complexion. Based on a 12-week clinical study of 35 participants ages 20 – 55 with once daily application of IMAGE MD restoring power-C serum. Study data on file with Image International Manufacturing, LLC. A blend of tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate and ascorbyl palmitate that brightens, tightens and smoothes the skin Vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid may be the best option for oily skin because it’s both lightweight and water-soluble. What vitamin C is best for combination skin?

Vitamin C is Essential to Your Skincare Routine

IMAGE Skincare is renowned for its effective formulations that deliver numerous benefits to the skin. Here are some key benefits you can expect when using IMAGE Skincare products: Improved Skin Texture Some skincare routines can be very complex, but we have created a simple routine that is easy to follow and won’t take up too much of your day! We have even suggested the Image Skincare products that can be used at each step.