Arencia Vitamin C Booster Shot with 5% Ethylated Vitamin C, Niacinamide & Glutathione — 30 ml

What it is

A concentrated brightening and antioxidant booster formulated with 50,000 ppm—equivalent to 5%—of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a stabilized vitamin C derivative. The formula also combines pure ascorbic acid and additional vitamin C derivatives with niacinamide, glutathione, vitamin E, panthenol, and allantoin to support radiance, more even-looking tone, and skin comfort.

What it does

• Helps brighten the appearance of dull, tired-looking skin.
• Supports a more even-looking complexion and reduces the visible appearance of dark spots and discoloration.
• Provides antioxidant care against environmental stressors.
• Helps smooth the appearance of uneven texture and supports a firmer, more luminous-looking finish.
• Delivers moisture and comfort without a heavy or greasy feel, according to the retailer’s product description.

Key ingredients — highlights

• 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid 50,000 ppm (5%): a stabilized vitamin C derivative for radiance and uneven-tone care.
• Ascorbic Acid 10 ppm: pure vitamin C included in a smaller amount.
• Ascorbyl Glucoside + Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate: additional vitamin C derivatives included in the multi-form vitamin C system.
• Niacinamide: supports a brighter, smoother, more even-looking complexion.
• Glutathione + Tocopherol: antioxidant ingredients included to support clarity and environmental-stress protection.
• Panthenol + Allantoin: help maintain moisture and a more comfortable skin feel.
• Adenosine: included for wrinkle-appearance care.

Tested / product claims — brand-stated

The official Korean product information classifies the formula as a dual-functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement. No numerical clinical improvement percentages or guaranteed result timeline are stated in the accessible official product information, so quantified claims should not be added without additional official documentation.

How to use

• Apply an appropriate amount evenly over cleansed skin after toner and before moisturizer.
• Gently pat until absorbed.
• It may be used in the morning or evening.
• Beginners or reactive skin types can start every other day, then increase to daily use once the skin adjusts.
• During daytime use, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
• If your skin is easily irritated, avoid introducing it in the same routine as strong exfoliants or retinoids at first.

Important precautions

• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Do not apply to wounded or damaged skin.
• Stop use if persistent redness, swelling, itching, or irritation occurs.
• Keep away from children and store away from direct sunlight.

Size

30 ml / 1.01 fl oz.

The official page states a shelf life of 24 months from manufacture and 6 months after opening.

Full ingredients — INCI

Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (50,000 ppm), Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Arginine, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Adenosine, Allantoin, Ascorbic Acid (10 ppm), Glutathione, Panthenol, Pyridoxine, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.