Vitamin C Serum
Serum
Updated 11 Dec 2025

Vitamin C Serum

LACURA
27Ingredients
0EU Banned
6Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
56% Natural44% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Serum. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 19140Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Ci 16035Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.2 — Ineffective
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ferulic Acid, Glycolic Acid
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Ferulic Acid at pH 5.2: acceptable but not ideal (3–4.5 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Ferulic AcidpH 3–4.5
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
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

56% natural44% synthetic
15 natural 12 synthetic

Based on 27 ingredients analyzed. 56% natural and 44% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives4 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus/​Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol
type of chemical entity6:Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid
antimicrobial3:Ferulic Acid, Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract

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.