Vitamin C Cleanser C1
Cleanser

Vitamin C Cleanser C1

Facetheory
14Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
79% Natural21% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTCetyl Alcohol (Fatty Alcohol)EXCELLENTApricotEXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTGlyceryl Stearate SE (Emulsifier)GOODSweet Almond OilGOOD

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.8 — Suboptimal
4.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.8
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.8: acceptable but not ideal (5–7 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.8: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 4.8, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

79% natural21% synthetic
11 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 14 ingredients analyzed. 79% natural and 21% synthetic.

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning - emollient2:Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate
surfactant - emulsifying2:Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate
emollient2:Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.