Plum 10% Vitamin C & Calendula Barrier Boosting + Glow Serum: Dermatocare review
Plum 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Serum, formulated with Niacinamide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, is suitable for beginners. It is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles
Specs Affordable, Fragrance Free, Silicone free, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Vitamin C Type: 10.0% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
- Barrier repair: Niacinamide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol
- Anti-pollution: Laminaria Digitata Extract
- Hydrating: 4-form Hyaluronic Acid
- Antioxidant: Kakadu Plum, Mandarin Peel and Calendula
Keep in mind
- Packing: Dropper packing may reduce potency over time
- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid helps in skin repair, but only pure L-ascorbic acid can help in anti-ageing, based on our research.
- No Ferulic Acid or Vitamin E in the formula to stabilize or boost the vitamin C's antioxidant effect
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Beginner Friendly: Yes - This formula is suitable for beginner skin because it contains Ethyl Ascorbic Acid at 10%, at the threshold associated with gentler, beginner-safe formulations.
Sensitive skin Compatible: Does not contain ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. While this aligns with our sensitive skin benchmarks, individual skin reactivity varies. Performing a 24-hour patch test prior to use is still recommended.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but Vitamin C serum is unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
Aqua, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Laminaria Digitata (Oarweed) Extract, Citrus Reticulata (Japanese Mandarin) Peel Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NS/NG, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Sodium Citrate, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Cyclodextrin, Ethoxydiglycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Maltitol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Lecithin, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum Dot & Key.
Source: https://plumgoodness.com/products/calendula-10-vitamin-c-barrier-boosting-glow-serum
Date: 13 September 2026
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