Perricone MD
Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum
A Vitamin C Ester face serum Perricone MD describes for dull skin and the appearance of uneven tone.
What it is
Perricone MD describes this Vitamin C Ester serum as a product for dull skin and the appearance of uneven tone. Its published ingredient list names tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
Key ingredients
- Vitamin C Ester: the brand identifies this as the serum’s featured ingredient; the ingredient list names tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
- The manufacturer list also includes ferulic acid, squalane and sodium hyaluronate.
How to use
Use morning and evening. After cleansing, massage the serum onto face and neck using an upward motion, let it fully absorb, then apply moisturizer.
Who should be careful
The ingredient list includes Fragrance/Parfum, limonene, linalool, citral and citronellol. Anyone who avoids these ingredients can check the current package label. This is general product information, not medical advice.
What the brand claims
Perricone MD says Vitamin C Ester helps brighten and minimize the appearance of uneven tone, fine lines and wrinkles. The brand also describes it as a more potent and less irritating form of vitamin C; these are manufacturer claims.
Sources
- https://www.perriconemd.com/p/vitamin-c-ester-brightening-serum/11833554/ (checked 2026-10-11) A facial serum formulated with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a vitamin C derivative.
Manufacturer ingredient information
Manufacturer ingredient list
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.
Verified ingredient flags: Fragrance (Parfum); Limonene; Linalool; Citral; Citronellol
Source: https://www.perriconemd.com/p/vitamin-c-ester-brightening-serum/11833554/ (checked 2026-10-11).
Check the current package ingredient list before use; manufacturer formulas may change. Ingredient flags are presence checks, not safety judgments.
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Targeted Vitamin C & Brightening Correctors |
|---|---|
| Brand | Perricone MD |
| Model | 52260001 |
| GTIN / UPC | 00651473522607 |
| Form | Face serum |
| Key ingredients | Vitamin C Ester (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), ferulic acid, squalane and sodium hyaluronate |
| Routine step | After cleansing and before moisturizer |
| When to use | Morning and evening |
| Key ingredient | None stated |
| Best for | Not specified |
| Fragrance free | No |
| Worth knowing | Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol |
| Full ingredient list | 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. |
| Size | Not stated |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
Common questions
How often should I use the serum?
Perricone MD directs use in the morning and evening.
Which Vitamin C ingredient appears in the list?
The manufacturer list names tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
How should I apply it?
After cleansing, massage over face and neck, let it absorb, and follow with moisturizer.
Does the formula contain fragrance?
Yes. The manufacturer ingredient list includes Fragrance/Parfum and several fragrance allergens.