Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C scores 8.2/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Water-soluble vitamin C derivative
Works on your skin
Adjusts formula pH (also mild exfoliant)
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C stand out
U Beauty Resurfacing Compound Face Serum with Retinol + Vitamin C is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.2/9.8. Positioned in the luxury bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Glycerin — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on hydration (7.1) and low irritation risk (9.5).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
Key ingredients
- ✶Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethyl Sulfone
Works on your skin — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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34 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Works on your skin10
- Draws in moisture6
- Formula balancers5
- Keeps the product fresh4
- Holds the formula together3
- Softens and smooths2
- Locks moisture in2
- Other ingredient1
- Added scent1