Korean Vitamin C Serum | Orthotamin 15% Ampoule | 0.5 fl oz
Korean Vitamin C Serum by Mommy Care is a 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) dropper ampoule made in Korea, with ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C) listed at 150,000 ppm, or 15%, plus ferulic acid, glutathione, and vitamin E.
What is the Orthotamin Vitamin C Ampoule?
Orthotamin Vitamin C Ampoule (오쏘타민 비타민C 앰플) is Mommy Care's concentrated vitamin C step. The Korean label lists ascorbic acid at 150,000 ppm, and the INCI list adds three vitamin C derivatives, ferulic acid, glutathione, tocopherol, niacinamide, and a B-vitamin group. It is a thin, golden-amber liquid.
Made in Korea, shipped from New Jersey
The ampoule is made in Korea by Kolmar Korea (한국콜마) and distributed by Olive International (올리브인터내셔널), Mommy Care's parent company in Seoul. Kosbee stocks it in New Jersey and ships within one business day.
Key facts
- Brand
- Mommy Care (마미케어), Olive International, Seoul.
- Made in
- Korea, manufactured by Kolmar Korea.
- Net content
- 0.5 fl oz (15 ml), amber glass bottle with a separate dropper.
- Vitamin C
- Ascorbic acid 150,000 ppm (15%), plus 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate.
- Other listed ingredients
- Ferulic acid, glutathione, tocopherol, niacinamide, panthenol, ceramide NP, zinc PCA, biotin, and other B vitamins.
- Vitamin A
- Retinol and retinyl palmitate are listed near the end of the INCI list.
- Fragrance
- Contains fragrance (parfum).
- After opening
- Use within 2 months (PAO symbol on the carton).
- Storage
- Away from direct sunlight, out of reach of children. Mommy Care's guide suggests refrigerating after opening.
How to use it
How do you use the Orthotamin vitamin C ampoule?
The carton says to spread an adequate amount evenly over the whole face and, for daytime use, follow with sunscreen. Do not shake the bottle before opening. Twist off the cap, draw one dropperful, then screw the dropper on as the new cap. Apply after toner, pat until absorbed, then moisturize.
Before you use it
For external use only. Avoid the eye area and broken skin. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. Keep out of reach of children.
At 15% ascorbic acid, patch test on the inner forearm first and start every other day if your skin is reactive. It lists retinol and retinyl palmitate, so if you are pregnant or nursing, ask your healthcare provider before use. Wear sunscreen by day.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Orthotamin vitamin C ampoule authentic and made in Korea?
Yes. It is Mommy Care Orthotamin Vitamin C Ampoule, made in Korea by Kolmar Korea and distributed by Olive International in Seoul. The English carton carries the full INCI list, directions, and cautions. Kosbee buys it into US stock and ships sealed 15 ml bottles from our own New Jersey warehouse.
Why does the bottle hiss or fizz when I open it?
Mommy Care's product guide explains that the ampoule is sealed under pressure, so a small hiss or a little overflow at the neck on first opening is expected. Do not shake the bottle before opening, and draw one dropperful before you screw the dropper on. It does not mean the product has spoiled.
My vitamin C ampoule turned darker — is it still good?
The ampoule is golden-amber when new; its ingredient list includes riboflavin and beta-carotene, which are naturally colored. A noticeably darker or more orange shade over time points to oxidation from heat, light, or air. Store it away from sunlight, cap it quickly, and use it within 2 months of opening, as the carton's PAO symbol shows.
L-ascorbic acid vs vitamin C derivatives — which is in this ampoule?
Both. Ascorbic acid, the pure form of vitamin C, is the third ingredient and is listed at 150,000 ppm (15%) on the Korean label. Further down, the INCI list also includes three derivatives: 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. Ferulic acid and tocopherol are listed alongside.
Orthotamin Vitamin C Ampoule vs Orthotamin Vitamin C Eye Cream — which one?
Choose by area. The ampoule is a liquid for the whole face, applied after toner and followed by sunscreen during the day. The Orthotamin Vitamin C Eye Cream is a separate cream made for the eye area. Many people use the ampoule in the morning and keep the eye cream as a last step around the eyes.
How fast does this Korean vitamin C serum ship?
It ships from Kosbee's New Jersey warehouse, typically within one business day, so most US addresses receive it in a few days rather than weeks from overseas. Each order is a sealed 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) bottle with the dropper included. Shipping is free on orders of $60 or more and $9.99 below that.
Pair it with
Browse our K-Beauty collection, add the Orthotamin Vitamin C Eye Cream for the eye area, or follow with the Korean PDRN Cream as your moisturizer.
For external use only. Avoid the eye area and broken or irritated skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Patch test recommended before first use. Keep out of reach of children.
