US Beauty & Personal Care · single-product dossier · captured 2026-10-27
TruSkin · Beauty & Personal Care › Skin Care › Face › Treatments & Masks › Serums
1 · Product Information
Everything below is read from the live US listing with the delivery address set to a US ZIP, so all money is native USD. Values are a single-point snapshot and move.
Listing specification
Commercial terms
Brand claims on the listing
- GLOW, WHERE'D YOU GO? When skin looks dull, tired, or less bright than usual, this lightweight Vitamin C serum helps bring the glow back in one simple step, no 10-step routine required
- BRIGHTENS & EVENS TONE DAILY: A stable, gentle form of Vitamin C (SAP) helps fade the look of dark spots, brighten dullness, and even skin tone without the sting or dryness that stronger Vitamin C formulas can cause
- A GENTLER VITAMIN C: Formulated with SAP, a stable, gentle form of Vitamin C designed to be tolerated daily, so you get the brightening benefits without the irritation of stronger Vitamin C formulas
- HYDRATION THAT KEEPS UP: Botanical Hyaluronic Acid plumps and holds moisture, Vitamin E helps defend against everyday environmental stress, and Aloe and Jojoba help calm and soften skin
- CRAFTED FOR REAL LIFE: Lightweight and designed to dry down completely, this daily serum fits easily into the routine you already have; Apply 2-3 pumps to clean skin, let it absorb, then follow with moisturizer and SPF; Paraben-Free and Dye-Free
A+ brand content
Product description Previous page Next page Previous page Next page Complete your regimen for nourished, glowing skin. Vitamin C Facial Serum Buying Options Vitamin C Cleanser Add to Cart Vitamin C Moisturizer Add to Cart Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF30 Add to Cart Sunscreen Serum SPF30 Add to Cart Customer Reviews — 4.4 out of 5 stars 7,976 4.4 out of 5 stars 16,996 4.2 out of 5 stars 752 4.4 out of 5 stars 491 Price — $9.99 $ 9 . 99 $15.99 $ 15 . 99 $19.99 $ 19 . 99 $24.99 $ 24 . 99 Skin Benefits Support radiant-looking skin Cleanse for soft, clean skin Moisturize Broad spectrum UV protection Broad Spectrum UV protection Key Ingredients Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid Vitamin C, Rose Hip Oil, MSM Vitamins C & B5, Green Tea Vitamin C, Zinc, Collagen Vitamin C, Zinc, Ceramides Texture Weightless Serum Foaming Gel Hydrating Lotion Sheer Lotion Sheer Tinted Serum Skin Care Step Treat Cleanse Hydrate Protect Protect When to Use Before Moisturizing Morning/Night After Cleansing After Moisturizing After Moisturizing Scent Unscented Unscented Unscented Unscented Unscented How do I use this product? Perform a patch-test 24 hours before regular application to ensure the product is a fit for you. If the formula is compatible, apply 3-5 drops 1-2 times a day to face, undereye area, and neck, avoiding direct contact with eyes. External use only. How should I incorporate this product into my skincare...
2 · Shopper Rating
4.5 out of 5 from (24,745) ratings. The panel below splits that total into its star bands and tracks the cumulative share, so the concentration of opinion is visible at a glance.
Star-band share (bars, left axis) with cumulative share (line, right axis). A steep early cumulative curve means the rating is top-heavy.
| Star band | Share of ratings | Implied rating volume | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 star | 73% | 18,064 | 73% |
| 4 star | 15% | 3,712 | 88% |
| 3 star | 7% | 1,732 | 95% |
| 2 star | 2% | 495 | 97% |
| 1 star | 3% | 742 | 100% |
3 · Ingredient & Formulation Analysis
Two independent ingredient channels were merged into one table. A total of 20 distinct INCI entries were mapped: 19 from the reference rating database and 18 from the formulation screen, with 17 names present in both.
Formulation role mix
Safety band distribution
Left: role hierarchy of the full formula (inner ring = role family, outer ring = individual ingredients). Right: how the merged ingredient set falls across safety bands, where band 1 is the most favourable and higher bands call for more caution.
What’s inside — formulation screen
- May Worsen Dryness — triggered by Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- May Worsen Eczema — triggered by Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- May Worsen Irritation — triggered by Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
- May Worsen Rosacea — triggered by Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Each concern bar is stacked by the functional group its trigger ingredients belong to, which shows whether a concern is driven by fragrance, lipids, solvents or actives.
Benefit coverage
| Benefit | Ingredients contributing |
|---|---|
| Scar Healing | 5 |
| Hydrating | 4 |
| Redness Reducing | 3 |
| Barrier Repair | 3 |
| Anti-Aging | 2 |
| Brightening | 2 |
| Reduces Irritation | 2 |
| Skin Texture | 2 |
| Reduces Large Pores | 1 |
Merged ingredient register
Band colour follows the safety rating: 1 green through 5+ rose. Coverage marks show which channel carried the name.
| # | INCI name | Role family | Function | Acne | Irritant | Safety | Band | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Solvents, Acids & Texture Agents | Solvent | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 2 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | Botanical & Ferment Extracts | Anti-inflammatory | 0 | 0 | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 3 | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Antioxidants & Vitamins | Antioxidant, Whitening | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 4 | Hamamelis Virginiana Water | Antioxidants & Vitamins | Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Astringent | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 5 | Dimethyl Sulfone | Solvents, Acids & Texture Agents | Solvent, Viscosity Control | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 6 | Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide | Emollients, Oils & Butters | Emollient | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 7 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Antioxidants & Vitamins | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer, Antioxidant | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | Level 3 | both |
| 8 | Glycerin | Humectants & Moisturising Agents | Solvent, Viscosity Control, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | Level 2 | both |
| 9 | Carbomer | Solvents, Acids & Texture Agents | Viscosity Control | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | Level 2 | both |
| 10 | Arginine | Humectants & Moisturising Agents | Antistatic, Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 11 | Centella Asiatica Extract | Botanical & Ferment Extracts | Skin conditioning, Anti-inflammatory | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 12 | Equisetum Arvense Extract | Botanical & Ferment Extracts | Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Emollient | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 13 | Taraxacum Officinale Extract | Botanical & Ferment Extracts | Skin conditioning | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 14 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Humectants & Moisturising Agents | Skin conditioning, Moisturizer | 0 | 0 | 1 | Level 1 | rating DB |
| 15 | Geranium Maculatum Extract | Botanical & Ferment Extracts | Skin conditioning | - | - | 1 | Level 1 | rating DB |
| 16 | Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | Emollients, Oils & Butters | Moisturizer, Emollient | 2 | 0-2 | 1 | Level 1 | both |
| 17 | Phenoxyethanol | Preservatives & Antimicrobials | Preservative | - | - | 2-4 | Level 4 | both |
| 18 | Ethylhexylglycerin | Humectants & Moisturising Agents | Skin conditioning | - | - | 2 | Level 2 | both |
| 19 | Sodium Hydroxide | Solvents, Acids & Texture Agents | pH Adjusters | - | - | 1-4 | Level 4 | both |
| 20 | Pelargonium Graveolens Extract | Botanical & Ferment Extracts | not stated | - | - | - | Unrated | formulation screen |
Safety band counts
| Band | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 13 | 65.0% |
| Level 2 | 3 | 15.0% |
| Level 3 | 1 | 5.0% |
| Level 4 | 2 | 10.0% |
| Level 5+ | 0 | 0.0% |
| Unrated | 1 | 5.0% |
Role family counts
| Role family | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical & Ferment Extracts | 6 | 30.0% |
| Solvents, Acids & Texture Agents | 4 | 20.0% |
| Humectants & Moisturising Agents | 4 | 20.0% |
| Antioxidants & Vitamins | 3 | 15.0% |
| Emollients, Oils & Butters | 2 | 10.0% |
| Preservatives & Antimicrobials | 1 | 5.0% |
- Community ingredient sentiment: 9 ingredients liked, 4 disliked, 5 mixed or unrated.
- Key ingredient groups: 2 antioxidants (Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate), 1 Vitamin C form, 1 Vitamin E form.
- Shopper review tags: Great Value 50%, Works Well 50%, Heavy 25%.
- The ingredient list carried by this channel does not include a hyaluronic-acid form, although the retail title advertises it.
4 · Shopper Sentiment & Review Signals
The listing exposes an aggregated review-insight panel rather than individual review text. Each point below is one reviewed attribute: position on the horizontal axis is how often shoppers raised it, position on the vertical axis is the share of those mentions that were positive, and bubble size scales with mention volume.
Attributes in the upper-right are frequently praised; anything low on the vertical axis is a repeated complaint regardless of how often it is mentioned.
| Attribute | Mentions | Positive | Negative | Positive share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| effectiveness | 3,120 | 2,712 | 408 | 87% |
| moisturizing | 1,788 | 1,477 | 311 | 83% |
| brightening | 711 | 650 | 61 | 91% |
| value for money | 682 | 517 | 165 | 76% |
| skin irritation | 311 | 192 | 119 | 62% |
| appearance | 269 | 254 | 15 | 94% |
| fragrance-free | 226 | 180 | 46 | 80% |
| application | 210 | 199 | 11 | 95% |
5 · Price & Price History
Live marketplace pricing is read with a US delivery address; the historical bands come from an independent long-running price tracker that has followed this item since 2016-05-18.
Channel price comparison
Position inside the all-time band
Left: lowest, highest, current and average price per sales channel — the bar-chart comparison of the price history table. Right: each channel’s all-time band with the current and average levels marked inside it.
| Channel | Lowest ever | Lowest date | Highest ever | Highest date | Current | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $34.84 | 2024-03-09 | $38.99 | 2024-04-01 | no current reading | $37.54 |
| 3rd Party New | $19.99 | 2026-06-23 | $41.57 | 2024-11-19 | $34.99 | $28.59 |
| 3rd Party Used | no data | - | no data | - | no current reading | no data |
Live offer
Reading the history
Three channels are tracked separately: the retailer selling and shipping directly, marketplace sellers with new-condition stock, and used-condition offers. A blank cell means no observation exists for that channel, not a zero price.
Comparing the current price against the all-time band is the fastest way to judge whether a listing is at a genuine low or simply wearing a discount badge against an inflated list price.
6 · Product & Real-Product Photography
3 image(s) captured from the live listing, shown three per row.
7 · Method, Scope & Confidence
How this was assembled
The listing was read with the delivery address set to a US ZIP so that every price is native USD; no currency conversion is applied anywhere in this report. Ingredient data was pulled from two independent channels and merged on normalised INCI names. Historical price bands come from a third-party tracker.
No reviewer name, handle, profile link or identifier appears anywhere in this report; only aggregate review signals are used.
Confidence & limits
- High — price, rating, specification and images: read directly from the live listing.
- Medium — ingredient registers: community-maintained, and brands reformulate without notice, so always check the physical pack.
- Medium — historical bands: coverage depends on when the tracker first saw the item and how often it re-scanned.
- Low — individual review text: not retrievable on this capture.