Fresh Herb Origin Serum
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
Brightens dull skin and helps fade dark spots. Also defends against everyday UV and pollution damage when worn under sunscreen.
Good for: Brightening, Antioxidant
A workhorse antioxidant that defends your skin from daily oxidative damage. Pairs especially well with vitamin C, and it's in nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Good for: Antioxidant
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
Brightens dull skin and helps fade dark spots. Also defends against everyday UV and pollution damage when worn under sunscreen.
Krutmann J et al. PINGing Sunshine: A Review of the Evidence for Adding Non-Filtering Photoprotective Ingredients to Sunscreens. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2025;41(6). — Review of Photoprotective INGredients (PINGs); L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) identified as a top-ranked PING demonstrating efficacy across multiple photodamage endpoints.
Pullar JM et al., The roles of vitamin C in skin health, Nutrients 2017;9(8):866 — concluded topical efficacy "poorly understood"; supports dietary vitamin C
Lee JH et al., Effects of VitabridC12 on Skin Inflammation, Annals of Dermatology 2017
A workhorse antioxidant that defends your skin from daily oxidative damage. Pairs especially well with vitamin C, and it's in nearly every good moisturizer for a reason.
Neves JR et al., Efficacy of a topical serum containing L-ascorbic acid, neohesperidin, pycnogenol, tocopherol, and hyaluronic acid in relation to skin aging signs, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(10):4462-4469 — tocopherol-containing antioxidant serum reduced pollution-induced damage and improved aging signs
Warshaw EM et al., Patch Testing With Tocopherol and Tocopherol Acetate: The North American Contact Dermatitis Group Experience, 2001 to 2016, Dermatitis 2021;32(5):308-318 — 15-year NACDG data: positive patch-test reactions to tocopherol rare given widespread cosmetic use
Lin FH et al., Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin, Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2005;125(4):826-832 — ferulic acid + vit C + vit E combo doubled photoprotection vs C+E alone (cross-listed; same paper cited for Ferulic Acid and Vit C)
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
Full ingredient list
Everything on the package label, not just the tracked actives above.
- Contains fragrance: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel OilWorth knowing if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
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Listed in the order printed on the package. By regulation, ingredients at 1% or higher are listed in descending order by concentration, so the first entry is the largest part of the formula.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Glycerin
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Betaine
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
- Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- Water
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract (1078Ppm)
- Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
- Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
- Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
- Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
- Sodium Chloride
- Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
- Coptis Japonica Root Extract
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
- Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
- Eclipta Prostrata Extract
- Pearl Powder
- Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
- Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Oil
- Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract
- Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
- Dextrin
- Disodium EDTA
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Layering conflicts
Ingredients in this product that can react with common actives. Avoid stacking unless noted.
- Benzoyl Peroxidemedium
Benzoyl peroxide breaks down vitamin C, making both less effective. Use one in the morning and the other at night.
- Retinollow
Vitamin C and retinol work best at different pH levels. Use vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night.
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