Dr. Dennis Gross SkincareC+ Collagen Brighten & Firm Vitamin C Serum

What it is: A weightless gel serum packed with 3-O C vitamin C, collagen amino acids, and a proprietary energy complex for a revitalized complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dullness and uneven texture, Dark spots, Fine lines and wrinkles

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Maintains its acidic properties to penetrate into the skin, helping to minimize and prevent the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.
- Energy Complex (Superoxide Dismutase, CoQ10, Carnitine, Niacinamide): Recharges skin to support natural skin repair and protection to help support collagen and brighten.
- Collagen Amino Acids: Plant-sourced collagen and smaller-molecular-weight amino acids supports skin's natural fibers.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This potent face serum combines proprietary vitamin C technology (3-O C), and an energy complex to neutralize free radical damage, firm skin, and banish dark spots. 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid—the most stable form of vitamin C—helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines to brighten skin.

Clinical Results: In a consumer study, after 21 days:
- 92% saw an improvement in skin quality
- 92% agreed their face looked smoother and felt softer
- 83% agreed their complexion looked brighter, more radiant, and more even

Clean at Sephora
Clean at Sephora is formulated without a list of over 50 ingredients, including sulfates (SLS and SLES), parabens, phthalates, and more. For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.

Suggested Usage:
-Massage one or two pumps into clean, dry face, neck, and décolleté once daily.
-Further enhance your results by incorporating a Alpha Beta® Daily Peel (sold separately) before your serum, followed by a moisturizer of your choice.
-Always finish your skincare routine with a physical sunscreen from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare.

-3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Maintains its acidic properties to penetrate into the skin, helping to minimize and prevent the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles.
-Energy Complex (Superoxide Dismutase, CoQ10, Carnitine, Niacinamide): Recharges skin to support natural skin repair and protection to help support collagen and brighten.
-Collagen Amino Acids: Plant-sourced collagen and smaller-molecular-weight amino acids supports skin's natural fibers.

Water, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Lactic Acid, SD Alcohol 40-B, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Collagen Amino Acids, Superoxide Dismutase, Glycine, Carnitine HCl, Ubiquinone, Hexylresorcinol, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isoquercetin, Mandelic Acid, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Colorant.

Clean at Sephora products are formulated without:
Sulfates—SLS + SLES, Parabens, Formaldehydes, Formaldehyde-releasing agents, Phthalates, Mineral Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Oxybenzone, Coal Tar, Hydroquinone, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Undisclosed synthetic fragrances (Products can be formulated with disclosed synthetic fragrances that meet the following two criteria: (1) the synthetic fragrances do not include any of the ingredients listed in numbers 1 through 12 above and (2) the synthetic fragrances are at a concentration below 1% of the total formula) The following type of acrylates: (ethyl acrylate, ethyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate , aluminum salts), Animal Oils/Musks/Fats, Benzophenone + Related Compounds, Butoxyethanol, Carbon Black, Lead/Lead Acetate, Methyl Cellosolve + Methoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone & Methylisothiazolinone, Mercury + Mercury Compounds (Thimerisol), Insoluble Plastic Microbeads (This prohibited ingredient applies to products that are meant to be rinsed off ), Resorcinol, Talc (Talc that is free of any asbestos can be used in the formulation provided that Brand conducts testing to ensure that talc is free of any asbestos.), Toluene, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) that is 0.1% or more of total formula, Ethanolamines DEA/TEA/MEA/ETA, Nanoparticles as defined by the European Commission, Petrolatum and Parrafin that is not USP grade, Phenoxyethanol that is 1% or more of total formulation, Polyacrylamide & Acrylamide, The following types of Styrene (Bromostyrene, Deastyrene/acrylates/dvbcopolymer, sodium styrene/divinylbenzene copolymer , styrene oxide, styrene), 1,4 Dioxane in final formulas must comply with the thresholds as follows: (10 or < ppm for products that are meant to be rinsed off, wiped off or removed, 3ppm or < for products that are meant to remain on the skin).