I received a sample of serum 10 from an authorized retailer in my country. The colour of the serum is dark golden brown. Has it oxidized?
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The color of my serum 10 is a medium golden amber color definitely not a dark brown. I would suggest checking with Skinceuticals directly and providing this information for the most accurate answer to your concerns.
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Yes, it turns a darker amber as it has oxidized (through normal opening of the bottle). It shouldn't affect its properties, but if you bought it "new", I would question the source. It should be an almost clear golden tone. Someone opened your bottle. Why?
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No it's tan in color like a sheer foundation. Ensure you shake well before use but it sounds like you got a bad bottle. Check the expiration date on the bottom of the container.
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Mine is kind of beige. But, after your message, I reviewed the Skinmedica web site. Based on that, I'll have to order from them. They warn about counterfeit products and/or added ingredients. One of the sellers listed is Amazon. I love Amazon, but think this time, I'll have to go with the manufacturer.
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I also find the serum to be authentic. I think the pricing in malls is very high, but pricing online seems fairly consistent. I only buy online now.JW
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Mine was sealed . I had purchased a bottle from my tanning salon and I saw no difference between the two.
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I've been using this serum for years. Upon receipt, the color has been anywhere from clear to SLIGHTLY golden. As the serum ages, the color will turn gold. The research I have done on the product claims this is a normal process does not alter the potency of the serum. I have found this to be true. However, if I ever received a NEWLY purchased bottle that was too deeply golden, I would probably return it, asking for a serum that had not been sitting around for a while, or had possibly been opened. If the serum is going to age, I want it to be on my own time!
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The serum is an orange tan color, but I don't recall mine ever having granules in it, and I've probably gone through 10 bottles over the years. Is it actually the serum or is dead skin coming up when you apply the serum?
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I think it could be old, vit C has a very short shelf life after it is mixed and I have had creams with vit C that turned a yellow-orange. Sorry that is all I can think of.
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Hello Patricia, this serum is sealed and I believe it is authentic. I am basing this on my use of the product and the noticeable difference in my skin over the last couple of months. This product also comes in a glass bottle. I trust that better than plastic. I just placed an order for another bottle two days ago. I like this product over the many I have used in the past. Sorry for just responding. I don't check my Yahoo email account very often.
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Hi Lydia~ Thank you for posting your question! Although srumtologi C serum 22 was designed from the ground up to compete with any vitamin C serum on the market, including the two you mentioned, we use a different form of vitamin C than the L-ascorbic acid utilized by Skinceuticals or Obagi. L-ascorbic acid has very solid clinical research supporting its use in topical skincare products however it is inherently unstable and can easily become pro-oxidant. When this happens the serum can turn from clear to yellow, tan or brown. Some manufacturers color their solutions orange to hide what's going on. To avoid this we chose sodium ascorbyl phosphate as the vitamin c in our product. Adding a phosphate to ascorbic acid more than doubles the level it can survive in. L-Ascorbic acid is quite acidic with a natural pH of around 3.5. This acidity can often cause irritation to the skin. Our formulation is more alkaline and is standardized at a pH of 8.9-9.1. I hope this helps. We appreciate your interest in our groundbreaking serum. srumtologi Customer Care
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I never had an issue with ordering what I thought was an authentic product. Unfortunately, I don't use skinmedica anymore but an organic line that is much cheaper with better results!
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I've been using this stuff for quite a while & I was really put off by the color as well. It used to be so much darker. Mine did not have a bad smell ... it just seemed like they had diluted it. I contacted the company & they said that they have a new "processing system" but they assured me that they weren't diluting it. I don't know if I believe it because it doesn't seem to have the same effects that it had before. With that said, I am still using it.
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I've bought multiple bottles of this serum over the past year or so, and it's all been brown. And it's a wonderful product which has worked wonders for my skin! So, pretty sure it's supposed to be that color.
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It's a very pale color that is supposed to oxidize to your natural skin-tone. Sometimes it does, sometimes (with thicker application) it doesn't
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No. It's not supposed to be brown. It takes a minute after blending for it to match your skin shade. I'm quite fair skinned and it blends in perfectly with my skin tone after blending with my fingertips. Don't rub it in. Just pat it gently with the tips of your fingers. Remember: a little goes a very long way!
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1. Good question! On the package it says: Manufactured exclusively for:Salvere Health9450 SW Gemini Drive #82057Beaverton, Oregon, 97008-71052. On the package it says: Vitamin C Serum 20% - Ingredients: 1. Deionized Water, 2.Vitamin C, 3. Hyaluronic Acid ... 9. Vitamic C derivatives ...Made in China or not, it seems to work wonders on my skin so far - I have been using it for the past two months, one of them in a very sunny and hot location, a lot outdoor. I've been using it with Skinceuticals 50 tinted sunscreen. My skin looks fresh and even, and I am fair-skinned.Could you please elaborate? 1. Good question! On the package it says: Manufactured exclusively for:Salvere Health9450 SW Gemini Drive #82057Beaverton, Oregon, 97008-71052. On the package it says: Vitamin C Serum 20% - Ingredients: 1. Deionized Water, 2.Vitamin C, 3. Hyaluronic Acid ... 9. Vitamic C derivatives ...Made in China or not, it seems to work wonders on my skin so far - I have been using it for the past two months, one of them in a very sunny and hot location, a lot outdoor. I've been using it with Skinceuticals 50 tinted sunscreen. My skin looks fresh and even, and I am... » Read More 1. Good question! On the package it says: Manufactured exclusively for:Salvere Health9450 SW Gemini Drive #82057Beaverton, Oregon, 97008-71052. On the package it says: Vitamin C Serum 20% - Ingredients: 1. Deionized Water, 2.Vitamin C, 3. Hyaluronic Acid ... 9. Vitamic C derivatives ...Made in China or not, it seems to work wonders on my skin so far - I have been using it for the past two months, one of them in a very sunny and hot location, a lot outdoor. I've been using it with Skinceuticals 50 tinted sunscreen. My skin looks fresh and even, and I am fair-skinned.Could you please elaborate? « Show Less
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Hi LivinginBeauty~ Thank you for posting your question! Some users have found that the appearance of brown spots is reduced by the skin lightening effects of vitamin c and MSM which helps to even out skin tone. However, that is not the primary action of srumtologi C serum 22 and if that is the primary benefit you're seeking there are better alternatives. We would recommend using a product with hydroquinone, the only FDA-approved ingredient for lightening skin pigment. We do not offer one but you might want to try La Roche-Posay Mela-D Skin Lightening Daily Lotion, which is very good and has 2-percent hydroquinone content. Pls let us know if you have any other questions. Vanessa Powers Co-founder srumtologi