Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser
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Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser scores 3.6/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and low irritation risk (8.9).
✶ Hero ingredients
Foaming surfactant
Gentle sugar-derived surfactant
Gentle coconut-derived surfactant
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser stand out
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser is a modest cleanser with an overall score of 3.6/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Ascorbyl Palmitate, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on low irritation risk (8.9). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
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
May not suit
- ⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Ascorbyl Palmitate
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Magnesium Aspartate
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
- ✶Zinc Gluconate
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list
- ✶Copper Gluconate
Works on your skin — #11 in the INCI list
- ✶Benzophenone-4
UV protection — #14 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
18 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Holds the formula together4
- Other ingredient3
- Works on your skin3
- Formula balancers2
- Keeps the product fresh2
- Added scent2
- Draws in moisture1
- UV protection1