Vichy 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Vichy 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum sits in the skincare serum space with brightening as the main routine context. The formula signals come through vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E. Texture cues lean hydrating.

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Ingredients List

Benefit signalWatch noteFunctional base
  1. Aqua / Water / Eau

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Ascorbic Acid

    Antioxidant

    BrighteningIrritation risk
  3. Glycerin

    Humectant

    0 / 0Hydrating
  4. Sodium Hydroxide

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Pentylene Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

+12 more ingredients
  1. Laureth-23

    Skin Conditioning

  2. Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  3. Carnosine

    Skin Conditioning

  4. Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone

    Skin Conditioning

  5. Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0HydratingBarrier support
  6. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

    Skin Conditioning

  7. Tocopherol

    Antioxidant

    Barrier support
  8. Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Skin Conditioning

  9. Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

    Skin Conditioning

  10. Caprylyl Glycol

    Skin Conditioning

  11. Carrageenan

    Skin Conditioning

  12. Phenoxyethanol

    Skin Conditioning

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Ingredients Explained

Aqua / Water / Eau

Skin Conditioning

Aqua / Water / Eau 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.

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant, Brightening

Ascorbic Acid is a direct form of vitamin C used for brightening routines and antioxidant support. It is often chosen when a formula is trying to target dullness, uneven tone, or environmental stress.

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Because it can feel active on skin, sensitive users may want to introduce it gradually and avoid layering it with too many other strong exfoliating or acidic products at the same time.

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.

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.

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.

Laureth-23

Skin Conditioning

Laureth-23 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.

Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract

Skin Conditioning

Haematococcus Pluvialis 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.

Carnosine

Skin Conditioning

Carnosine 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.

Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone

Skin Conditioning

Neohesperidin Dihydrochalcone 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.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Skin Conditioning

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate 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.

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.

Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/capric Triglyceride 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.

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.

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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