The brand Mamaearth is gaining fast recognition in India and now overseas for its organic products that are not just clean but also for being produced ethically. I wanted to try their products to check if the hype was worth it.

Being very particular about what goes onto my skin, I wanted to give their Skin Illuminate Vitamin C Serum a try.

The reason I chose this product was that I am nearing my 30s and as every dermatologist says, aging starts when we enter our 20s. I may be a little late to start a perfect anti-aging skin regimen, but better late than never right?

Before diving straight into the review, let us first look at the benefits of Vitamin C for our Skin.

Vitamin C Benefits for our skin

Vitamin C is a potent ingredient that offers tremendous amounts of benefits for aging skin.

Some of them are:

1. Protect against sun damage
2. Helps deal with hyperpigmentation or dark spots on skin
3. Smoothens Wrinkles
4. Encourages collagen to grow
5. Helps wound healing
6. Diminishes Scars

Now that we know the benefits of Vitamin C, let us look at the Mamaearth brand.

About Mamaearth

Mamaearth is Asia’s first brand with “Made Safe” certified products that make them safe, natural, and eco-friendly. Their products are ISO, GMP, and non-GMO certified. Mamaearth was started by the couple Ghazal and Varun when they were expecting their first child. Their brand started focusing on safe products for moms and kids but now has expanded to other skincare and haircare products.

Mamaearth Specialities

1. Organic
2. Ethically Sourced
3. Cruelty Free
4. Eco friendly
5. Ayurveda Inspired backed up by Science
6. Vegan

Mamaearth Skin Illuminate Vitamin C Serum Product Description

1. Helps you achieve a radiant glow and reduces hyperpigmentation
2. Fade away fine lines, wrinkles
3. Free of harmful chemicals like mineral oils, parabens, Silicones etc.

Mamaearth Skin Illuminate Face Serum Ingredients

Chemicals used in Mamaearth

1. Ethoxydiglycol

• Uses: Helps improve penetration, and texture of skincare products. Booster for efficiency of skincare products
• Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic (Safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin)
• Toxicity: Safe and no known toxic effects on the body

2. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

1. Uses: Form of Vitamin C which is used to protect skin from free radicals, stimulate collagen and reduce hyperpigmentation on skin
2. Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Safe to use

3. Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

1. Uses: Skin conditioning and moistuizing agent making your skin feel soft
2. Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity:Safe to use

4. Triheptanoin

1. Uses: Helps with enhanced skin absorption of the product
2. Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Safe to Use

5. Butylene Glycol

1. Uses: Fragrance, humectant and skin conditioning and moisturizing agent
2. Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Can be an irritant to skin with limited evudence, not potentially toxic to humans

6. Sodium Hydroxide

1. Uses: To maintain the pH value in skincare product
2. Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Depending on the usage. This ingredient can be a minor irritant, non-reproductive organ system toxicity

7. Acrylate Crosspolymer

1. Uses: Improve the texture and feel of the product. Used as a thickening agent
2. Comedogenic: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Deemed Safe. No known harm

8. Diethylhexyl Carbonate

1. Uses: An Emollient that is generally used in sunscreen products to keep the active ingredients spread in the skincare formula
2. Comedogenic Rating: Non-Comedogenic; Does not clog pores
3. Toxicity: Safe to use

9. Squalane

1. Uses: Mimics skin’s oil and an excellent moisturizer for the skin. It is high in Omega-2
2. Comedogenic Rating: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: No known hazards

10. Caprylhydroxamic Acid

1. Uses: Gentle preservative made from coconut oil
2. Comedogenic Rating: Mild Comodegenic
3. Toxicity: Safe to use

11. 1,2 Hexanediol and Propanediol

1. Uses: Humectant, moisturizer and preservative
2. Comedogenic Rating : Non Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Can irritate eyes and can potentially cause dermatitis

12. Sodium Hyaluronate

1. Uses: Helps attract moisture in skin cells and increases hydration
2. Comedogenic Rating: Non Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Safe to use

13. Cetyl Ricinoleate

1. Uses: Known to provide non-oily, silky moisturization to the skin
2. Comedogenic Rating: Non-Comedogenic
3. Toxicity: Safe to use

Active Ingredients in Mama Earth Skin Illuminate Serum

1. Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract: Also known as Licorice, is a powerful antioxidant and skin conditoning agent. It can lighten skin and have anti-aging benefits.

Read: Licorice or Athimadhuram Benefits for Skin

2. Sophora Flavescens Root Extract: Also known as Kushen, this herb is known to address various skin issues like urticaria, eczema, fungal infections as found by ScienceDirect.

3. Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract: This plant is a member of the mint family and is a purple-colored plant. It has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and ultraviolet protection properties.

4. Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract: Also known as Water Lily, this flower’s extract contains vitamins and antioxidants that can protect skin from damage and help reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

5. Physalis Angulata Extract: Also known as Indian Gooseberry or amla, this plant’s extract has potent calming properties and is particularly useful for acne-prone skin. It can help get rid of harmful bacteria and reduce redness, itchiness, and inflammation from the skin.

6. Tetrahydrocurcumin: We all know it by the name Turmeric. Turmeric is known for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Read: 5 Turmeric Face Mask Benefits|DIY and How to Use

Quantities Available: 30 grams

Who can use: Men and Women

Mamaearth Skin Illuminate Face Serum review – My Honest Experience

This is not a sponsored post and the review is my own experience

The package comes in a pump bottle and is travel-friendly. The serum is of a creamy texture but when applied to the skin, it spreads very evenly.

It doesn’t make my face oily and is perfect for my acne-prone skin.

My skin has a lot of blemishes and scars and I also have started to observe mouth lines and fine lines under my eyes. To add to it, I have an uneven skin tone as well. I have started to apply this after cleansing my face with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser.

You can read my honest review of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Here!

After gently cleansing my face, I take a small pea-sized drop of this serum and apply it evenly on my face massaging it in circular motions.

The best part about this serum is it gets absorbed into my skin so easily and doesn’t leave any remains on my face! At the same time, it also hydrates my skin!

I had started using this serum about 2 months back in May and there is still some left.

I have religiously been using it twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night before sleep.

I have used other serums too, but they tend to make my face oily and sometimes irritate my sensitive skin. But, mama earth’s Skin Illuminate serum has been good to my skin till now!

Also, the fragrance is very pleasant and I get a little bit of citrusy smell from the serum.

It has faded my acne scars and also, I see a tad improvement in brightness on my face.

Regarding uneven skin tone and my mouth lines, I am yet to see any difference.

How Do You Use Mamaearth Serum?

1. Take a few drops of the serum onto your finger tips
2. Apply dots on your face and slowly massage these dots in circular motions till the serum is absorbed
3. Now, put on your favorite moisturizer
4. Apply twice a day for best results

Pros

1. Improved my acne scars
2. Easily absorbs into the skin
3. Does not make the face feel oily
4. Very suitable for acne-prone and sensitive skin
5. Brightens the skin and removes dullness
6. Does not irritate my skin
7. Pleasant fragrance

Cons

1. Have not found much improvement in my uneven skin tone
2. Fine lines and wrinkles have not faded yet but I guess it requires more time
3. Expensive

Will I recommend MamaEarth Skin Illuminate Serum to my Readers?

3.5/5 : Needs Patience to see results. Those suffering from acne, go for it!

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