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Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream

Updated on: 15/03/2025
Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream
27
Total Ingredients
analysed
26 of 27
Skin-Safe
low risk
2 of 27
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 27
Potential Pore-Clogging
+1 moderate pore-clogging

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

Institut Esthederm product. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
3
Comedogenic: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
S
3
Safety: Moderate risk
Ir
4
Irritancy: High risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
2
Comedogenic: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Institut Esthederm a good skincare brand?

French professional skincare brand focusing on cellular cosmetics. Institut Esthederm makes products such as Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Institut Esthederm.

Is Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream contains 2 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Palmitate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream?

This product is from Institut Esthederm. See more products from Institut Esthederm.

What are the ingredients in Institut Esthederm Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream?

Intensive Vitamin C Brightening Face Cream contains 27 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/propylene-glycol-dicaprylate-dicaprate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/octyldodecanol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Octyldodecanol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/propanediol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propanediol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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