Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum for Face, 30ml
Ingredient Analysis
- Aqua/Water Solvent & base Generally gentle
- Ascorbic Acid Antioxidant & brightening Generally gentle
- Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
- Alcohol Denat. Solvent & texture aid Potential irritant
- Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
- Polysilicone-11 Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester Signalling & firming Generally gentle
- Adenosine Smoothing & anti-wrinkle Generally gentle
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- Sodium Hyaluronate Hydration & moisture retention Generally gentle
- Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
- Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
- Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Laureth-7 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
- Poloxamer 338
- Polyacrylamide Thickener & gel former All skin types
- Sorbitan Laurate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
- Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
- Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant preservative All skin types
- Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
- Parfum/Fragrance Scent additive Potential irritant
Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.
Common questions
Is L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum fragrance-free?
No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum/Fragrance") is the 29th of 29 ingredients.
Does L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum contain alcohol?
Yes. Alcohol denat., a drying alcohol, is the 5th of 29 ingredients, high enough to be a main ingredient. It makes products feel light and dry quickly, but can dry out or irritate sensitive skin.
Is L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum safe for fungal acne?
It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, sorbitan laurate). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.
Is L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum suitable for sensitive skin?
It contains fragrance and drying alcohol high in the list, which can bother sensitive skin. Patch-test it before using it all over.
Is there a dupe for L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Clinical 12% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum?
The closest formula from another brand in our catalogue is La Roche-Posay Vitamin C12 Serum Anti-Wrinkle and Radiance Restoring Serum (71% ingredient overlap, 10 of the top 10 ingredients in common). A similar ingredient list doesn't guarantee the same concentrations, texture or results.
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Similar formulas & dupes
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