NEOGEN Real Vitamin C Serum 32g
NEOGEN Real Vitamin C Serum 32g is a serum led by Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate on its own ingredient panel, sourced as the Korean-market formula.
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- Suited to
- Normal skinDry skinCombination skin
- Helps with
- A concentrated middle step between toner and moisturizerLayering room for a specific concernA step that is easy to build a consistent routine around
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How it works
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate leads the ingredient panel on this serum. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble, stable vitamin C salt. It works at near-neutral pH, so it appears in formulas aimed at skin that pure ascorbic acid leaves stinging. On this panel it sits alongside Niacinamide, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract and Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract. Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
Key benefits
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate named on this product's own ingredient panel, near the top of it
- Niacinamide on the same panel, the formula's active
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract on the same panel, the formula's plant extract
- 32 g to a unit
- Korean GS1 barcode matched against a Korea sourcing supplier's record for this item
Key actives
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble, stable vitamin C salt. It works at near-neutral pH, so it appears in formulas aimed at skin that pure ascorbic acid leaves stinging.
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is pure vitamin C, the most researched form and also the least stable: it needs a low pH and airtight packaging to stay active. It is an antioxidant used for the look of dullness and uneven tone.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Kakadu plum fruit extract, the highest natural source of vitamin C known. It is used as a plant antioxidant.
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
Kale leaf extract, carrying carotenoids, vitamin C and glucosinolates. It is used as a plant antioxidant.
What is Real Vitamin C Serum 32g, and who is it for?
It is a concentrated serum, used after toner and before moisturizer, for skin that wants a middle step beyond a basic routine. As with any new step, give it a fair, consistent trial of a week or two before you decide whether to keep it in your routine, and stop if you notice ongoing irritation rather than pushing through it.
Do I use this morning, night, or both?
Most people use a serum twice a day, though once a night is a reasonable way to start if you are new to an extra step. As with any new step, give it a fair, consistent trial of a week or two before you decide whether to keep it in your routine, and stop if you notice ongoing irritation rather than pushing through it.
Is this the same formula sold in Korea, or a version made for the US market?
This is the Korean-market formula, the same one sold on shelves in Korea rather than a version reformulated for US retail.
Can I use this if my skin runs sensitive?
This serum is formulated with skin types like normal or combination skin in mind, but any new product is worth a patch test first if your skin reacts easily. A short patch test on the inside of your arm or behind an ear before it goes on your face is worth doing, and that goes for sensitive skin most of all.
How long before I will know if this is right for my skin?
Give it a full week or two of consistent use before you judge, since a single use rarely tells you much either way. Watch for how skin feels and looks rather than for any specific number, and stop use if you notice ongoing irritation.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
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We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
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How to use
- Press two to three drops into clean, slightly damp skin after your toner, letting it absorb before your moisturizer.
Worth knowing
- Introduce a new serum gradually rather than daily at first.
- Seal it with a moisturizer rather than leaving it to sit alone.
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Korean-market original
NEOGEN Real Vitamin C Serum 32g, serum or ampoule with Glycerin, Korean-market formula.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Using topical vitamin C can result in less cell damage and better-looking skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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