Foxtale

Foxtale Vitamin C Serum.

Serums

About this product

Foxtale Vitamin C Serum is a biphasic serum containing L-ascorbic acid and vitamin E, designed to brighten skin and provide antioxidant protection.

Full ingredients

Aqua, L Ascorbic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, C15-19 Alkane, Octyldodecanol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Glycerine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Fragrance

Guru Score

61%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

The fragrance in this serum is the main concern because it pairs poorly with the exfoliating acids in the formula, risking skin irritation and barrier damage with daily use, especially for sensitive skin. Experts split on whether the brightening effect comes from the most potent form of vitamin C or primarily from the exfoliation itself. The formula spreads easily and includes vitamin E for stabilization, but the fragrance risk may outweigh the benefit.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take January 2024

What they liked

Spreads easily without stickiness
Brightening effect from exfoliating acids

What they flagged

Daily use may damage skin barrier
Not suitable for sensitive skin

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Vitamin CVitamin E

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"You're getting the quick brightening which you would get with lactic acid or mandelic acid, it's not because of vitamin C effect. Plus this product has fragrance, so it's a bad idea to make an exfoliator with an irritant together. The skin will brighten because of exfoliation, but if you use this daily it may lead to skin barrier damage and the fragrance can lead to contact dermatitis. So for me, this is a no."

Dr. Aanchal MD

3.49M subs

~Mixed

"It also has vitamin E, which helps in stabilizing the formulation and also gives an added antioxidant benefit. It's a biphasic formulation, it spreads easily and does not feel sticky. What I like about this product is it's an effective potent formulation that helps in brightening the skin. What I didn't like about this product is it has fragrance, so I wish it was fragrance free, and also it will not suit sensitive skin type."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and it is often in a formula to keep the other ingredients stable rather than as the active itself. It pairs well with vitamin C, though on its own the evidence for visible change is limited.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Foxtale Vitamin C Serum?

Foxtale Vitamin C Serum is a biphasic serum containing L-ascorbic acid and vitamin E, designed to brighten skin and provide antioxidant protection.

Is Foxtale Vitamin C Serum worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 61%.

What is Foxtale Vitamin C Serum's Guru Score?

Foxtale Vitamin C Serum holds a Guru Score of 61%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.