+Retinol Vita C Power Serum
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vita C Power Serum scores 6.5/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in ingredient transparency (8.5) and low irritation risk (8.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Silicone that smooths and protects
Draws in moisture
Softens and smooths
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Kate Somerville +Retinol Vita C Power Serum stand out
Kate Somerville +Retinol Vita C Power Serum is a solid serum with an overall score of 6.5/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dimethicone, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11 — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (8.0).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Dimethicone
Softens and smooths — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Polysilicone-11
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Isocetyl Stearate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Isohexadecane
Softens and smooths — #10 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
31 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Holds the formula together8
- Softens and smooths6
- Works on your skin6
- Draws in moisture4
- Keeps the product fresh3
- Added scent1
- Locks moisture in1
- Formula balancers1
- Other ingredient1