Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Serum

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Vitamin C Serum sits in the skincare serum space with brightening as the main routine context. The formula signals come through AHA, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E. Texture cues lean hydrating and quick dry.

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Ingredients List

Benefit signalWatch noteFunctional base
  1. Water

    Skin Conditioning

    Hydrating
  2. Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0Hydrating
  3. Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0Hydrating
  4. Ethoxydiglycol

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Lactic Acid

    Skin Conditioning

    Irritation risk
+27 more ingredients
  1. Salvia Hispanica (chia) Seed Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Sodium Pca

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

    Skin Conditioning

  4. Sophora Japonica Flower Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate

    Skin Conditioning

  6. Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0HydratingBarrier support
  7. Tocopherol

    Antioxidant

    Barrier support
  8. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Skin Conditioning

  9. Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

    Skin Conditioning

  10. Trehalose

    Skin Conditioning

  11. Polyacrylate-13

    Skin Conditioning

  12. Propanediol

    Solvent

    Hydrating
  13. Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Peel Oil

    Skin Conditioning

  14. Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil

    Skin Conditioning

  15. Polyisobutene

    Skin Conditioning

  16. Methylpropanediol

    Skin Conditioning

  17. Carrageenan

    Skin Conditioning

  18. Pentylene Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  19. Glyceryl Polyacrylate

    Skin Conditioning

  20. Caprylyl Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  21. Ethylhexylglycerin

    Skin Conditioning

  22. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

    Skin Conditioning

  23. Xanthan Gum

    Skin Conditioning

  24. Polysorbate 20

    Skin Conditioning

  25. Limonene

    Skin Conditioning

  26. Sodium Hydroxide

    Skin Conditioning

  27. Phenoxyethanol

    Skin Conditioning

Key ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water is the base of many cosmetic formulas. It usually appears near the top of an ingredient list because it helps dissolve other ingredients and gives the formula its fluid texture.

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On skin, water is not the active treatment by itself; its main job is to carry humectants, antioxidants, and supporting ingredients so the product can spread evenly.

Glycerin

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Glycerin is a classic humectant that draws water toward the skin surface. It is one of the most reliable support ingredients for making a formula feel hydrating and comfortable.

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Its role is not flashy, but it matters: glycerin can soften the feel of active formulas and help reduce the tight finish that some lightweight serums leave behind.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Solvent, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol is a lightweight humectant and solvent. It helps formulas spread smoothly while adding a bit of hydration support without making the texture feel heavy.

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It is usually a background helper rather than the headline active. Its main contribution is improving feel, ingredient distribution, and day-to-day comfort on skin.

Ethoxydiglycol

Skin Conditioning

Ethoxydiglycol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Lactic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Lactic Acid is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Salvia Hispanica (chia) Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Salvia Hispanica (chia) Seed Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Pca

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Pca is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5

Skin Conditioning

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sophora Japonica Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sophora Japonica Flower Extract is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hyaluronate is a salt form of hyaluronic acid and acts as a humectant. It helps the skin surface hold onto water, which can make a vitamin C serum feel more comfortable and less drying.

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This ingredient is mostly about hydration and finish. It does not replace moisturizer, but it can help the formula leave skin looking smoother and more lightly plumped.

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used for antioxidant support and skin conditioning. It helps round out formulas that already include brightening or antioxidant ingredients.

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It is often paired with vitamin C and ferulic acid because the trio can support a broader antioxidant story while also making the formula feel more nourishing on skin.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Skin Conditioning

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate

Skin Conditioning

Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Trehalose

Skin Conditioning

Trehalose is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Polyacrylate-13

Skin Conditioning

Polyacrylate-13 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Propanediol

Solvent, Humectant

Propanediol is a solvent and humectant that helps a formula feel smoother and more hydrated. It can support ingredient delivery while keeping the texture lightweight.

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It is often used as a gentler-feeling functional base ingredient. In this product, read it as part of the formula's comfort and spreadability system rather than as the main treatment claim.

Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Peel Oil

Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis (grapefruit) Peel Oil is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil

Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Polyisobutene

Skin Conditioning

Polyisobutene is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Methylpropanediol

Skin Conditioning

Methylpropanediol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Carrageenan

Skin Conditioning

Carrageenan is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Pentylene Glycol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Glyceryl Polyacrylate

Skin Conditioning

Glyceryl Polyacrylate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Skin Conditioning

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Xanthan Gum

Skin Conditioning

Xanthan Gum is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Polysorbate 20

Skin Conditioning

Polysorbate 20 is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Limonene

Skin Conditioning

Limonene is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

Phenoxyethanol

Skin Conditioning

Phenoxyethanol is included as a skin conditioning ingredient in this formula. Its practical effect depends on concentration, formula context, and how your skin tolerates the finished product.

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