A citrus-bright vitamin C serum with collagen-supporting peptides and green tea. A glow-giving daytime antioxidant serum; pleasant texture and scent, with a luxury price relative to its ascorbyl-form vitamin C.
The verdict
What this is good for
✓ Great forDullnessFine LinesPhotoaging Prevention
The formulation
Ingredient stack
Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.
Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.
An antioxidant that neutralises free radicals, supports collagen synthesis and brightens uneven tone. Most photoprotective when layered under sunscreen in the morning; stability varies by form.
Hydrolysed collagen is too large to rebuild dermal collagen from the surface; topically it acts as a humectant film former that smooths and plumps the skin's appearance.
The closest active-matched alternative is the The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% (70% active overlap). We found 6 options that share this product’s hero actives.
Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.