The Banish Oil - Vitamin C Serum
Serum

The Banish Oil - Vitamin C Serum

Banish
10Ingredients
0EU Banned
0Caution
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.2/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
90% Natural10% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
GlycerinEXCELLENTL-Ascorbic (Vitamin C) Acid*EXCELLENTAloe Vera JuiceGOODWitch HazelGOODFerulic Acid (Antioxidant)EXCELLENTVitamin EEXCELLENT

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.1 — Suboptimal
5.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.1
Active ingredients: Ferulic Acid, Glycolic Acid
Ferulic Acid at pH 5.1: acceptable but not ideal (3–4.5 is best)
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.1: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
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
Exfoliating SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

90% natural10% synthetic
9 natural 1 synthetic

Based on 10 ingredients analyzed. 90% natural and 10% synthetic.

Active ingredients1 active

Functions Overview (11)

skin conditioning3:Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract
antioxidant2:L-Ascorbic (Vitamin C) Acid*, Ferulic Acid
humectant1:Glycerin

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

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

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.