
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Vitamin C Serum with 3 main active ingredients
FEATURES
Brightens skin, Treats pigmentation, Anti-aging, Hydrating, Neutralizes free radicals, Reduces fine lines
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not contain sulfate, parabens, alcohol details not specified but product is cruelty-free and sensitive friendly
Who Is It For?
Adults All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Pigmentation Uneven Skin Tone Fine Lines Dull Skin DrynessBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the most potent form of Vitamin C with an immense brightening effect. It helps treat pigmentation and evens the skin tone. 20% Vitamin C is highly effective in stopping melanin biosynthesis, neutralizing free radicals, and preventing inflammatory processes. It provides visible anti-aging benefits, brightens skin, and helps protect against oxidative stress. Ferulic Acid neutralizes free radicals, enhances antioxidant benefits, and stability of Vitamin C. It boosts the effects of Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid and protects the overall skin integrity by slowing and ultimately stopping the development of spots, wrinkles, and fine lines. Hyaluronic Acid provides long-lasting hydration to improve the skin texture, keeping the skin supple & hydrated, reduces fine lines visibility, retains moisture, and increases skin cell turnover creating a 'plump' effect.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
purified-water,3-o-ethyl-ascorbic-acid,propanediol,diethylene-glycol-monoethyl-ether,sodium-hyaluronate,ferulic-acid,perfume,hydroxyethyl-cellulose,diazolidinly-urea,sodium-gluconate,iodopropynyl-butyl-carbamate
Key Ingredients
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid,Ferulic Acid,Hyaluronic Acid
Ingredients Details
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%โ20%
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