i was on a vitamin c serum buying streak last time, so i had to rush to use them all before it got oxidized. anyway, i finished somethinc vitamin c serum one and now i already finished the whitelab one as well, so this is a late post actually. i'm now using the elsheskin one and i think i only have one more serum in my stash to go. anyway, let's see how it goes.
this is translated from their website: whitelab c-dose+ brightening serum with ethyl ascorbic acid (EAA) 2%, ferulic acid, hyalucomplex-10, and marine collagen helps brighten and even skin tone and protect skin from free radicals' bad influence. combination of EAA and ferulic acid synergically forms antioxidant complex that's good for skin so it looks bright and lessen aging signs like fine lines and wrinkles.
hero ingredients:
- EAA 2% - vitamin C derivative that is more stable and not easily degraded and not irritative. EAA can brighten skin as well as reduce dark spots or acne scars and even out skin tone. working by inhibit enzyme that works in melanin formation and accumulation.
- ferulic acid: fenolic complex that is found naturally in wheat, rice, orange and apple's skin. acts as natural antioxidant. synergically works with vitamin C to form antioxidant complex that protect skin from free radical bad influence to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- hyalucomplex-10: consisted of 10 types of hyaluron molecule that can penetrate different skin layers at the same time and form moisture barrier so it maintain skin moisture all day long.
- marine collagen that's easier to penetrate the skin and help maintain the softness and moisture of the skin and help maintain skin suppleness.
the box |
ingredients list: aqua, 1,2 propanediol, cyclopentasiloxane, ethyl ascorbic acid (2%), aluminium starch octenylsuccinate, polyacrylamide, artemisia capillaris flower extract (raykami), ferulic acid, marine collagen, soluble collagen, sodium hyaluronate, hyaluronic acid, oligo sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, dimethylsilanol hyaluronate, potassium hyaluronate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, sodium PCA, allantoin, trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid copolymer, daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract, glycine soja (soybean) oil, glycerin, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, 1,2-hexanediol, pentylene glycol, perfume.
left: ingredients list right: description on the box |
the packaging: it comes in a white box that has the similar design among all whitelab products. they seal the outer box with plastic as well. the serum comes in a dark brown glass bottle with dropper to dispense the product. the label has description as well as the ingredients list. anyway, i have the problem with the packaging due to the reason that you'll see later. anyway, i don't think they should use dropper to dispense the product, maybe pump or something else. this only comes in 20 ml as well just like somethinc.
the bottle |
how it looks like inside the dropper |
the scent: as you can see in the ingredients list, they list perfume at the end of the list so it's definitely scented. it smells floral, but i don't mind. it's quite noticeable but it's not overwhelming. but if you don't like scented products, there are plenty options out there.
how it looks like on my hand |
after spreading it around |
the products: the serum is milky white gel type serum that's quite viscous. that's why it's hard for the dropper to pick up the serum. i have to pinch it for a several seconds before releasing it to pick up the product and then it only pick up a drop or two. i ended up pouring the serum straight from the bottle to my palm. the serum is easy to spread around though. it takes a few seconds to sink in and doesn't leave tacky feeling.
sorry for the crappy comparison, i just realized the first one was blurred left: at the beginning around march 17th right: just a day before it ends around april 29th |
top: before (mar 17th) bottom: after (apr 29th) |
the result: right off bat this feels moisturizing. a tad more moisturizing than the somethinc one. during the times i use this serum, the weather is getting hotter in my place, so i have to say that i'm not fond of using this during the daytime, but it was okay in the afternoon. however, i don't notice any brightening effect. it seems to change a little at the end, but it's only just slightly bit. i can see the effect from somethinc one better than this one.
anyway, this might be one of the mild one vitamin c serum. i don't feel tingling or anything when i use it. and it's quite moisturizing, so if you're a beginner and looking for a mild vitamin c serum, then you should start using this one. price wise, it's still affordable and it's easy to find. i just hope they change the packaging though. as for me, i don't think i'll repurchase.