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SVR Ampoule [C] Anti-ox
The only derivative serum here with a stated percentage: 20% 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid in a fragranced, water-based ampoule from the French pharmacy brand SVR.
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6.4BPR score
- €22Price
- 20% „optimised vitamin C“, listed as 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid — stated in the Notino.de listingForm of vitamin C and declared concentration
- 9 of 10in Vitamin C Serums
- 6.4BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
This suits someone who has found L-ascorbic acid serums too stinging or too quick to brown and wants a derivative with a disclosed dose. The Notino.de listing describes 20% optimised vitamin C, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid is the second ingredient, right after water — a high position that is consistent with the figure. Supporting ingredients include propylene glycol, alcohol denat., glycerin, urea, trehalose, sodium hyaluronate and Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract. Parfum is listed.
The caveat is the form. A derivative is more stable in water, but the 2017 Al-Niaimi and Chiang review reports that applying ascorbic acid derivatives did not increase L-ascorbic acid levels in the skin. A 20% derivative is therefore not equivalent to 20% L-ascorbic acid, and we found no study on this product to bridge that gap. The only claim we saw is that a week is enough for skin to look revitalised, without participant data.
We could not open SVR's own product page, so all data come from Notino.de. The 5.0/5 rating there rests on only two reviews, which tells you very little.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Vitamin C form
- 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid
- Declared concentration
- 20%
- Pack size
- 30 ml
- Price (Notino.de)
- €22.50
- Price per 30 ml
- €22.50
- Vitamin E
- No
- Ferulic acid
- No
- Other actives
- Urea, trehalose, sodium hyaluronate, Evodia rutaecarpa fruit extract
- Fragrance
- Yes (parfum)
- Applicator
- Pipette
- pH
- Not published
- Notino rating
- 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- 20% 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, second in INCI
- Derivative is more stable in water than L-ascorbic acid
- €22.50 for 30 ml
- Contains urea, trehalose and sodium hyaluronate
Worth knowing
- Derivative evidence is weaker than for L-ascorbic acid
- Contains parfum and alcohol denat.
- No study with participant numbers
- Only two Notino reviews; manufacturer page not opened
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Vitamin C Serums.
| Product | Score | Form of vitamin C and declared concentration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revitalift Clinical Vitamin C SerumTop score | 7.5 | 12% ascorbic acid (L-ascorbic acid) — percentage stated in the Notino.de listing; L'Oréal's own page could not be opened | €18 |
| Ampoule [C] Anti-oxThis product | 6.4 | 20% „optimised vitamin C“, listed as 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid — stated in the Notino.de listing | €22 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.7 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is 20% ethyl ascorbic acid stronger than 15% L-ascorbic acid?
Not directly comparable. They are different molecules, and the 2017 review we cite reports that derivatives did not raise L-ascorbic acid levels in skin.
Does the SVR ampoule contain fragrance?
Yes, parfum is the last ingredient in the list we read.
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