
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Serum with 6 ingredients
FEATURES
Brightens skin, reduces appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, dermatologist-tested, helps neutralize free radicals, formulated with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
Does not contain parabens explicitly mentioned. Contains fragrance and alcohol.
Who Is It For?
Suitable For Normal To Combination Skin Types; Gender Not SpecifiedWhat Does It Help With?
Brightening Evening Skin Tone Reducing Dark Spots Reducing Fine Lines And Wrinkles Antioxidant ProtectionBudget
Professional (over $150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Professional C® Serum 15% is formulated with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid to help brighten and even skin tone, strengthen skin's antioxidant defenses, and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. For a supercharged glow and more youthful-looking skin. Ideal for normal to combination skin types. Formulated with L-Ascorbic Acid to brighten skin. Helps to neutralize free radicals for a more even-looking complexion. Benefits: Brightening, Reduces Appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, Dermatologist-tested.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
propylene-glycol,aqua-water-eau,l-ascorbic-acid,alcohol,ascorbyl-glucoside,fragrance-parfum
Key Ingredients
L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ingredients Details
Alcohol
Common Name(s): Alcohol,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – 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: 0.1%–10%
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 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Alcohol has an established safety profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,alcohol technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12