Antioxidant Booster Drops
Serum

Antioxidant Booster Drops

e.l.f. Cosmetics
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
53% Natural47% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTPropylene Glycol (Humectant)GOODErythritolEXCELLENTPpg-10 Methyl Glucose EtherVitamin B3 (Niacinamide)EXCELLENT

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Ineffective
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.3: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

53% natural47% synthetic
10 natural 9 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 53% natural and 47% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (14)

skin conditioning5:Erythritol, Ppg-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Niacinamide, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
humectant4:Glycerin, Erythritol, Peg-32, Peg-180
solvent3:Water, Peg-32, Peg-180

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Viscous, serum-like — slightly "thick water" feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.