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Perricone MD

Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum

Last verified: March 26, 2026

  • Water/Aqua/Eau,Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
  • Caprylyl Methicone
  • Hydrogenated Lecithin
  • Behenyl Alcohol
  • Benzyl Alcohol
  • Squalane
  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
  • Ferulic Acid
  • Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
  • Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Polysorbate 20
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Beta-Glucan
  • Fragrance/Parfum
  • Sorbitol
  • Limonene
  • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
  • Disodium EDTA
  • Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
  • Tocotrienols
  • Linalool
  • Tocopherol
  • Citral
  • Citronellol

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum by Perricone MD has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum by Perricone MD - Non-toxic Facial Care product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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