COSRX

Vitamin C 23 Serum

Serum

A nourishing serum by COSRX — featuring Ascorbic Acid (brightens) and 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (stable vitamin c derivative…).

Vitamin C 23 Serum

30 of 30 ingredients identified

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Category breakdown

Emollient · 7Antioxidant · 7Active · 5Solvent / vehicle · 3Soothing · 3Other · 3Humectant · 2

Relationships

Works well together
Ascorbic Acid + Tocopherol2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Niacinamide2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + TocopherolSodium Hyaluronate + NiacinamideAdenosine + NiacinamideAcetyl Glucosamine + NiacinamideTocotrienol + TocopherolGlutathione + Ascorbic AcidGlutathione + TocopherolHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil + TocopherolCamellia Oil + SqualaneBeta-Carotene + TocopherolBeta-Carotene + Ascorbic Acid

Full ingredient breakdown

2
Pure vitamin C; a potent antioxidant and brightener.
Active
5
Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
Soothing
6
An ether derivative of L-ascorbic acid in which the 3-OH position is protected by an ethyl group, making it stable in water-based formulas. Converts to Vitamin C inside skin cells. Used widely in Japanese brightening products (Shiseido, Elixir) as a quasi-drug-adjacent brightening active.
Active
9
An antioxidant used to reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles.
Antioxidant
10
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
Humectant
12
A nucleoside used at low concentrations to help smooth the look of fine lines; a common K-beauty anti-aging active.
Active
13
An amino-sugar (a hyaluronic acid building block) that helps fade uneven pigmentation and supports skin hydration. Pairs well with niacinamide for tone.
Active
14
An extract from the fruit of Gardenia florida (Cape jasmine) containing crocin and other antioxidant polyphenols that protect skin from oxidative stress.
Antioxidant
15
A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
Soothing
17
A form of vitamin E (tocotrienol forms: alpha, beta, gamma, delta) with unsaturated side chains. More potent free radical scavenging than tocopherols. Rice bran is one of the richest natural sources. Used in Bijin Nuka's rice-based moisturizer.
Antioxidant
18
Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
Antioxidant
20
A naturally occurring amino acid that acts as a humectant and supports the skin's own moisture-retention system.
Humectant
21
A versatile vitamin B3 derivative with multiple benefits.
Active
23
A tripeptide antioxidant valued in skincare for its skin-brightening and free-radical-scavenging effects.
Antioxidant
28
An extract from carrot (Daucus carota sativa) root rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids, used in cosmetics for antioxidant and skin-brightening benefits.
Antioxidant
29
A botanical that soothes and gently brightens.
Soothing
30
A carotenoid pigment found in carrots, algae, and other plants. Functions as an antioxidant and as provitamin A (converts to retinol in the body). In skincare, also used as a colorant and antioxidant booster.
Antioxidant
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