Vitamin C & Sea Buckthorn Moisturizer
Moisturizer

Vitamin C & Sea Buckthorn Moisturizer

Now Foods Solutions
21Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
67% Natural29% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTAloe VeraGOODCaprylic/​Capric TriglycerideEXCELLENTCetyl Alcohol (Fatty Alcohol)EXCELLENTGlycerinEXCELLENTGlyceryl Stearate SE (Emulsifier)GOOD

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, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.5: optimal range (5–7)
Niacinamide 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
NiacinamidepH 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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

67% natural28% synthetic
14 natural 1 unknown 6 synthetic

Based on 21 ingredients analyzed. 67% natural, 5% unknown and 28% synthetic.

Preservatives2 preservatives
Humectants2 humectants

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity4:Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
skin conditioning3:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Niacinamide
solvent2:Water, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel-cream — fresh, water-like feel
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionNormal
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.