CITTA 12% Vit C Brightening Face Serum With Kakadu Plum For Men & Women, Suits Skin With Acne

Citta

CITTA 12% Vit C Brightening Face Serum With Kakadu Plum For Men & Women, Suits Skin With Acne

CITTA 12% Vit C Brightening Face Serum With Kakadu Plum For Men & Women, Suits Skin With Acne

Citta

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Highlights

WHAT IS IT?

Face serum with 12% vitamin C and triple vitamin C sources

FEATURES

Powered by 3x vitamin C: 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and 2% kakadu plum with hyaluronic acid, Lightweight texture absorbs quickly without residue, Gentle, non-irritating, and non-drying - safe for acne-prone skin, Free from parabens, mineral oils, toxins, and harsh actives

BEST FOR

sensitive

CHECKS

Parabens, mineral oils, toxins, harsh actives

Who Is It For?

Men And Women No Specific Age Range Stated

What Does It Help With?

Dullness Dark Spots Uneven Skin Tone Promotes Youthful Radiant Skin Intense Hydration

Budget

Affordable (under $30)

How To Use

Which routine should it be used in?

Morning
Evening
 
Cleanse
Tone
Eyecare
Serum
Moisturize
Suncare
 

Instructions:

Take 2-3 drops into freshly cleansed and toned skin. Use your fingertips to gently pat serum into your skin. Follow up with a day cream and sunscreen.

Key Information

Vegan
Cruelty-free
Sensitive-safe
Non-comedogenic
Hypoallergenic
Microbiome-safe
Preservative-free
Eco-friendly
Pregnancy-safe
Oil-free

What Citta Says

Product Description:

Powered by triple vitamin C, this powerful glow-boosting face serum for men and women is formulated with 12% vitamin C, a potent triple-brightening complex to target dullness, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. Made with stable and potent vitamin C sources - 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP), and kakadu plum (with 100X the power of vitamin C than oranges) - this high-performance face-brightening serum ensures maximum efficacy. Moringa extract helps promote youthful, radiant skin, while hyaluronic acid delivers intense hydration while enhancing the penetration of vitamin C.

About the Brand:

Citta addresses the unique beauty challenges of city living, creating products that protect and repair skin from urban environmental stressors. Understanding that metropolitan life exposes skin to pollution, stress, and artificial lighting, this brand develops formulations specifically designed for urban dwellers. Their anti-pollution technology and stress-repair ingredients work to counteract the effects of city living while enhancing natural beauty. Citta products are designed for busy urban lifestyles, providing maximum benefit with minimal time investment while protecting against the environmental factors that can accelerate skin aging and dullness.

Ingredients Overview

Ingredients List

Aqua,Sodium-Gluconate,Propanediol,Xanthan-Gum,Vitamin-E-Acetate,3-O-Ethyl-Ascorbic-Acid,Hyaluronic-Acid,Sodium-Ascorbyl-Phosphate,Kakadu-Plum-Extract,Glyceryl-Glucoside,Moringa-Oleifera-Leaf-Extract,Aloe-Barbadensis-Leaf-Extract,Fragrance

Key Ingredients

3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, kakadu plum extract, hyaluronic acid, moringa oleifera leaf extract

Ingredients Details

Fragrance

Common Name(s): Fragrance ingredient,eu allergen or aromatic component,olfactory/flavour

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides the complete fragrance profile contributing to product sensory experience and consumer appeal.

Why It's Used: Fragrance is a major consumer purchase driver โ€” up to 70% of consumers make purchasing decisions partially based on product scent.

How It Works: Fragrance blends interact with olfactory receptors providing the sensory profile โ€” complex mixtures activate multiple receptor types for rich, multidimensional scent experiences.

Typically Found In: All fragrance products

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ cosmetic active

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: Standard use levels

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ€“2.

Works Well With: Standard skincare actives

Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Ifra guidelines set usage limits for fragrance ingredients based on skin sensitisation and phototoxicity assessment for each application category.

Last Verified: Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex iii,ifra standards,fragrance allergen declaration requirements

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12

Propanediol

Common Name(s): 1,3-propanediol,zemea,bio-propanediol

CAS Number: 504-63-2

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides humectant and solvent functionality from sustainable corn-based fermentation.

Why It's Used: Bio-based propylene glycol alternative from renewable corn โ€” propanediol provides equivalent functionality to propylene glycol with sustainable renewable feedstock and superior skin feel.

How It Works: Two oh groups provide humectant water binding. excellent solvent for fragrances, actives, and preservatives. mild antimicrobial from diol structure for preservative system boosting. renew corn fermentation origin (dupont zemea process). better skin feel than propylene glycol โ€” less sticky.

Typically Found In: Virtually all cosmetic categories as pg alternative

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ€“ humectant

Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ€“20%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes โ€“ from corn sugar fermentation

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Propanediol's dupont tate & lyle bio products 'zemea' process ferments corn sugar to 1,3-propanediol using engineered e. coli โ€” one of the first commercially viable bio-fermentation routes to a cosmetic diol previously made only from petroleum. the renewable route produces chemically identical 1,3-propanediol while reducing carbon footprint by approximately 40% vs petrochemical synthesis.

Last Verified: Cosing database,dupont tate & lyle zemea technical data,cir safety assessment

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12