Green Vita C Sparkling Serum
Serum
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Green Vita C Sparkling Serum

TonyMoly
59Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.3/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Mod. Allergens5 fragrance allergens
81% Natural19% 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.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Tromethamine
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 5.4 — Ineffective
5.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.4
Active ingredients: Niacinamide, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Niacinamide at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.4: likely ineffective — above 4
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 5.4: optimal range (5–7)
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.4, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
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-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Contains Vitamin CConfirmed
Contains vitamin C derivative
Vitamin C SerumConfirmed
Niacinamide SerumConfirmed
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

81% natural19% synthetic
48 natural 11 synthetic

Based on 59 ingredients analyzed. 81% natural and 19% synthetic.

Active ingredients2 actives
Fragrance4 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning20:Niacinamide, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pentylene Glycol... +12 more
fragrance10:Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Arginine, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit, Cellulose Gum, Tromethamine... +2 more
solvent9:Water, Propanediol, 2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Buteth-3, Pentylene Glycol... +1 more

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.