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Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum.

skinbetter science Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum
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About this product

An antioxidant serum from SkinBetter Science in the Alto line, formulated to defend against free radicals and support skin repair.

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The Guru Index verdict

87%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus unanimously celebrate this as a premium powerhouse serum that goes well beyond basic vitamin C. The standout appeal is its broad antioxidant matrix and innovative ingredients like LL-PQQ and plankton extract that target both free radical protection and DNA repair. It absorbs cleanly enough to work solo in a morning routine. The main reservation is the steep price tag.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin CNiacinamideHyaluronic acidCeramidesPeptidesFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chlorogenic Acids, Niacinamide, Lauryl Lactate, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pyrroloquinoline Quinone Allyl Ester, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ergothioneine, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/​Root Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Carnosine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Plankton Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Arginine, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Bisabolol

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What the gurus are saying.

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"Another high-end favorite is the SkinBetter Science Alto Advanced. In addition to vitamin C, it has 18 other antioxidants in it. So it has amazing free radical fighting power."
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"This is an absolute Holy Grail product for me and probably one of my top three products of all time that I use every single day. This has THD ascorbate vitamin E but also 17 other antioxidants. I really think of this as more than just a vitamin C because it really takes kind of a holistic approach to treating your skin. In addition to vitamin C and E, it also has this patented antioxidant called LL-PQQ which helps your body fight free radical production as well as reactive oxidative species from the sun. It also has plankton extract which contains an enzyme that helps to repair existing DNA damage, ergothionine which is an antioxidant, babol for calming soothing effects, niacinamide which is another antioxidant as well as a brightener, licorice extract which is a brightener for dark spots, and tri-floro acetal tripeptide 2 which is a peptide that helps to improve the appearance of skin elasticity and firmness. So it really is like a vitamin C plus product. This definitely comes with a heftier price tag."
Top Pick: vitamin c serum
All 2 takes from Tea with MD
Dermatologist Explains: Vitamin C 101 | Dr. Joyce Park
"This is an absolute Holy Grail product for me and probably one of my top three products of all time that I use every single day. This has THD ascorbate vitamin E but also 17 other antioxidants. I really think of this as more than just a vitamin C because it really takes kind of a holistic approach to treating your skin. In addition to vitamin C and E, it also has this patented antioxidant called LL-PQQ which helps your body fight free radical production as well as reactive oxidative species from the sun. It also has plankton extract which contains an enzyme that helps to repair existing DNA damage, ergothionine which is an antioxidant, babol for calming soothing effects, niacinamide which is another antioxidant as well as a brightener, licorice extract which is a brightener for dark spots, and tri-floro acetal tripeptide 2 which is a peptide that helps to improve the appearance of skin elasticity and firmness. So it really is like a vitamin C plus product. This definitely comes with a heftier price tag."
Ultimate Summer Skincare Transition Guide | Dr. Joyce Park
"The skinbetter science Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum has THD ascorbate, which is a very nonirritating lipid soluble form of vitamin C and this is my personal favorite. It goes on like a lightweight serum so it's hydrating enough that I don't have to use an additional serum or moisturizer in the morning."
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