GLOW - Super Brightening Serum with Vitamin C + Vitamin E
SEPHORA COLLECTION GLOW - Super Brightening Serum with Vitamin C + Vitamin E scores 6.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Draws in moisture
Humectant with antimicrobial properties
Water-soluble vitamin C derivative
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes SEPHORA COLLECTION GLOW - Super Brightening Serum with Vitamin C + Vitamin E stand out
SEPHORA COLLECTION GLOW - Super Brightening Serum with Vitamin C + Vitamin E is a decent serum with an overall score of 6.4/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger.
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
Key ingredients
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Ascorbyl Glucoside
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Triethyl Citrate
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
24 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin6
- Draws in moisture4
- Formula balancers4
- Keeps the product fresh4
- Softens and smooths3
- Holds the formula together2
- Other ingredient1