Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Brightening Facial Serum
Serum

Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Brightening Facial Serum

Pearlessence
19Ingredients
0EU Banned
1Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
68% Natural32% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
Glycereth-26MODERATEPropanediol (Humectant)EXCELLENTSilicone (Dimethicone)EXCELLENTXanthan Gum (Thickener)EXCELLENTHydroxyethyl CelluloseGOODSorbitan SesquioleateMODERATE

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.

Benzyl Alcohol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
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.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.1 — Suboptimal
5.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.1
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.1: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.1: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
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-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Key Actives
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Hyaluronic Acid SerumConfirmed
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Brightening SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

68% natural32% synthetic
13 natural 6 synthetic

Based on 19 ingredients analyzed. 68% natural and 32% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active
Preservatives3 preservatives
Silicones2 silicones

Functions Overview (15)

type of chemical entity6:Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
viscosity controlling3:Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
solvent2:Purified Aqua, Propanediol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Silicones create a smooth, velvety "slip" with a blurring sensory effect. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.