primera VITA TINOL SERUM 30g
A serum from primera's Korean-market lineup, built around Ascorbic Acid and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 30g to a unit.
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- NormalCombinationDry
- Helps with
- A targeted treatment step between toner and moisturizerA concentrated step layered under a moisturizerDaily use as the treatment step of a routine
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How it works
VITA TINOL SERUM 30g is a serum built on Ascorbic Acid, pure vitamin C, the most active but least stable form used, named 10 of 50 entries on primera's own manufacturer INCI for this formula. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid runs alongside it, a stabilized vitamin C derivative, and the rest of the list rounds out a primera formula built for this format rather than a stripped-down version of it. It takes after toner and before moisturizer, and the serum format is the reason it behaves the way it does once it is on skin. A serum in this format is built to carry a concentrated dose of its named actives in a light enough base that it absorbs before the next step goes on.
Key benefits
- Built on Ascorbic Acid, pure vitamin C, the most active but least stable form used
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid runs alongside it, a stabilized vitamin C derivative
- Parfum appears on the ingredient list, part of this formula's scent profile
- 30g serum sold in primera's Korean-market packaging, not a US-reformulated version
- Takes after toner and before moisturizer
- 50 ingredients on the manufacturer's own list, in the order primera lists them
Key actives
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is Pure vitamin C, the most active but least stable form used. It appears at position 10 of 50 on primera's own manufacturer ingredient list for this formula, which is real evidence of what the formula is built around rather than a marketing label placed over it.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is A stabilized vitamin C derivative. It appears at position 11 of 50 on primera's own manufacturer ingredient list for this formula, which is real evidence of what the formula is built around rather than a marketing label placed over it.
Panthenol
Panthenol is A barrier-support humectant that also settles visible irritation. It appears at position 22 of 50 on primera's own manufacturer ingredient list for this formula, which is real evidence of what the formula is built around rather than a marketing label placed over it.
Adenosine
Adenosine is The wrinkle-care active recognized in Korea's own cosmetic functional-ingredient system. It appears at position 36 of 50 on primera's own manufacturer ingredient list for this formula, which is real evidence of what the formula is built around rather than a marketing label placed over it.
Is the VITA TINOL SERUM 30g sold here primera's Korean-market formula?
Yes. What ships is primera's release for the Korean market: the formula and packaging sold in Korea, with the Korean-market barcode and batch code intact on the box rather than swapped for an export or US-retail label.
Where does the VITA TINOL SERUM 30g go in a routine?
It takes after toner and before moisturizer. Use it exactly the way you would any serum at that point in a routine. A serum in this format is built to carry a concentrated dose of its named actives in a light enough base that it absorbs before the next step goes on, which is the reason this step order tends to hold across brands, not only for this one.
What does Ascorbic Acid do in this serum?
Ascorbic Acid is Pure vitamin C, the most active but least stable form used. It appears at position 10 of 50 on primera's own manufacturer ingredient list for this formula, which is real evidence of what the formula is built around rather than a marketing label placed over it.
Does the VITA TINOL SERUM 30g contain fragrance?
Yes. Parfum appears on the manufacturer's own ingredient list for this formula, contributing to its scent alongside the actives above. If a fragrance-free routine matters to you, check the position of parfum on the full list before buying.
How does buying the VITA TINOL SERUM 30g here compare with a US retailer carrying the same name?
A US listing under the same product name can be a reformulated export version and rarely states which one it is selling. What we carry is the Korean-market primera release, identified by its intact Korean barcode and batch code on the box rather than a relabeled export carton, so the unit you get matches what is sold on shelf in Korea.
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Duties are prepaid. Nothing is owed at delivery. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
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.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How to use
- Apply after the toner while the skin is still damp so a small dose covers the face in one pass.
- Press it in with the flats of the fingers rather than rubbing it around in circles.
- Always follow with a cream, since a concentrated layer left unsealed is where tightness comes from.
- Do not use more than the face absorbs in half a minute, because the excess ends up on your collar rather than working.
Worth knowing
- A vitamin C formula: patch test first if skin is currently reactive, and introduce it gradually.
- Discontinue if irritation develops and check the ingredient list against any known sensitivity.
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Korean-market original
Serum built on Ascorbic Acid, 30g.
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 Pantothenol is a common ingredient in skin care and hair products I recommend, particularly for people who are prone to dryness.
Taylor Bullock, MDDermatology resident, Cleveland Clinic
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