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Vitamin C + Peptide 24 MAX Brightening Serum | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights
This page provides an ingredient-level review of Vitamin C + Peptide 24 MAX Brightening Serum by Olay. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern skin brightening and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and Olay.
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 3-o-ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Panthenol, Trehalose, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance
Formulation Deep Dive
Olay's Vitamin C + Peptide 24 MAX Brightening Serum is engineered as a high-potency water-based brightening treatment designed to maximize surface cell turnover and radiance. The carrier system utilizes a sophisticated blend of water, glycerin, and dimethicone to provide a smooth, silicone-fortified texture that balances hydration with a non-greasy, matte finish. The active strategy features a synergistic combination of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) for stable antioxidant protection, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) for barrier support and moisture retention, and Lactic Acid (AHA) to facilitate chemical exfoliation and enhance ingredient penetration. Furthermore, the inclusion of Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7 targets the skin's natural renewal process to improve structural integrity. The formula is stabilized by a Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 network, ensuring a lightweight viscosity, and is preserved using a standard system of sodium benzoate and sodium lactate.
Formula Structure Overview
This formula has a 80% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as moisturizer, barrier support, hydrator, and conditioner ingredients.
Moisturizer
Barrier Support
Conditioner
Ingredient Analysis
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