Vitamin C Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Vitamin C Serum

Limberlux
12Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
75% Natural25% synthetic

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.5 — Suboptimal
5.5
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.5
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.5: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.5, 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
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

75% natural25% synthetic
9 natural 3 synthetic

Based on 12 ingredients analyzed. 75% natural and 25% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity5:Glycerine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
skin conditioning2:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lonicera Japonica Extract
solvent1:Aqua

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.