A serum designed to brighten skin and reduce dark spots, featuring viniferine (a grape-derived compound) as its key active ingredient.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Palmitoyl Grapevine Shoot Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance)
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8 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This serum shines as a gentler alternative to vitamin C for those with sensitive skin, since the viniferine and supporting ingredients like squalane and bisabolol help prevent irritation. Gurus praise its antioxidant benefits and ability to give skin an overall fresher, brighter appearance, though they split on whether it truly fades stubborn dark spots, some found it excellent for brightening and hyperpigmentation, while others experienced it as more of a nice hydrating glow than a true pigmentation fighter. The main caveat is the fragrance, which may not suit those steering clear of scent.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.
Source: DermNet
A serum designed to brighten skin and reduce dark spots, featuring viniferine (a grape-derived compound) as its key active ingredient.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 72%.
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