Do you know the secret of clear skin? To me, it’s vitamin C – the king of all nutrients, clinically tested cosmetic ingredient, ideal for all skin types and ages. I can’t think of any other so versatile naturally-derived substance that would have so many positive effects on the skin.
Today I’m going to tell you what you can achieve if you decide to incorporate a skincare product enriched with vitamin C to your daily skin regimen. I’ll also give you a few tips concerning the correct application of such cosmetics to achieve quicker and long-lasting results.
How does vitamin C affect the skin?
Before reviewing my best vitamin C face serums, I’m going to tell you briefly what results you may expect to get if you start using brightening products. I’ll also try to explain to you why it’s so important to have one of such cosmetics at home. In general, a vitamin C face serum offers a wide range of benefits such as
- brighter, glowing and relaxed skin
- protection from external aggressors (e.g. freezing weather, sunlight, smog, free radicals)
- increased levels of collagen and hyaluronic acid in skin
- even-toned and refined skin’s surface
- improved moisture barrier
- lower risk of sunburn
- wrinkle and skin pores reduction
- no inflammation, no blemishes
As you can see, choosing a vitamin C face serum gives you nothing but benefits. It works as a magic potion, sorting out all skin concerns you may possibly suffer from. It leaves skin radiant, flawless and even keeps it youthful-looking. Isn’t it amazing that just one product is able to do so many things?
SUPER IMPORTANT!
There is one tiny but very important issue about this nutrient you must realize. There are many forms of vitamin C added to skincare products. Sadly, not all of them are good enough to bring out all of the promised results because they decompose too quickly when in contact with skin, sunlight or oxygen. What does it mean? It means that you should look for the vitamin C that is stabilized and resistant to everything that causes its breakage. And I’m talking about 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid which is currently the most stable form of vitamin C used in the beauty industry. If you see 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid included in the INCI of a brightening serum you’re holding in your hand, that’s the product you’re looking for.
MY BEST VITAMIN C FACE SERUMS – MY PERSONAL RANKING
NANOIL VIT. C FACE SERUM
That’s a marvelous brightening face serum, I have no doubts about it. There’s nothing in this product that I could complain about. It delivers quick results, delivers nutrients, makes my skin look younger, smoother and rested. I also noticed that it evened out my skin tone, thus making it flawless. These amazing effects wouldn’t be possible to achieve if Nanoil Vit. C Face Serum wasn’t formulated with the stabilized vitamin C and Asian punarnava extract. The latter is an all-natural antioxidant that reinforces the natural defense mechanism of skin and leaves it significantly better-looking. Even its price and size (1.69 oz / 50 ml) work to this serum’s advantage <3 I’d totally recommend Nanoil Vit. C Face Serum to everyone!
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OBAGI PROFESSIONAL C SERUM
Obagi is a really good brightening face serum. Sadly, I’m aware that some of you may not be interested in giving it a try when you see how much it costs. Well, I bought it once and I have to admit that the effects didn’t let me down. Professional C Serum contains the old form of vitamin C, which is the classic ascorbic acid. However, its concentration is really high – 15%! – which means that you can expect the serum to bring out at least some of the desired effects. But you know what, I’m not sure if this should be your first vitamin C serum. If you haven’t used any brightening product before, I’d suggest starting off with something less intensive. On the other hand, Obagi Professional C Serum should be ideal for mature skin. It reduces wrinkles and minimizes the appearance of age spots.
MARIO BADESCU VITAMIN C SERUM
And here is another amazing serum with ascorbic acid that – I think – serves mature skin best. This vitamin C face serum also contains collagen (anti-aging ingredient) and moisturizing hyaluronic acid. I like its texture and the fact that it doesn’t contain oils so skin has no problems with soaking it up quickly. And this means that there is no greasy feeling left on the face after application. However, Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum is expensive so I’m aware that not all of you would feel okay spending so much on a product that delivers similar results to many other brightening skincare products – and you’re right, I see your point.
OLEHENRIKSEN TRUTH SERUM
Here’s a brightening serum for younger complexions. It seems to be weightless and it feels so refreshing after putting Truth Serum on the skin. I like its extract-rich formula: orange, rosehip and grapefruit, all of which are known for their high vitamin C content. You can also find here aloe vera and hyaluronic acid, both of which are responsible for replenishing water to the skin. Olehendriksen Truth Serum absorbs quickly and smells beautiful, putting me in a great mood in the morning. This face serum’s main task is to moisturize and erase the tired-looking appearance from the skin. To sum up, Olehendriksen Truth Serum is a very easy-to-use cosmetic, ideal for day-to-day skin ritual.
CLOCHEE ANTIOXIDANT OIL SERUM WITH VITAMIN C
I perceive this Clochee brightening product as a unique oil serum enriched with vitamin C. It’s designed for dry, tired-looking skin, but I’m sure it works for all skin types equally well. I truly like Antioxidant Oil Serum With Vitamin C, but… only during winter. I find the oils too heavy for my skin to wear them in the summer. If the serum had just one oil, it would be okay, but it has a couple of them. When applied in the winter, this serum kept my skin protected against low temperatures, helped soothe irritation and reduced redness. I think you will like this product if your skin is sensitive.
