When you hear that Vitamin C Serum is the must-have skincare product of the season, you need to know which brands are the best. We’ve listed our top 7 Vitamin C Serums for you to get your hands on this summer.
Our girl Rachel McAlley has made sure that all price brackets are covered; there are Vitamin C Serums to fit every budget. So, let’s get you the perfect serum for your individual skincare needs.
Budget Serums
Minimalist, Vitamin C 10%, £13
This Vitamin C 10% Face Serum helps brighten and tone sun-damaged and dull skin while reducing dark spots. The formula contains stabilised ethyl ascorbic acid, a pure form of vitamin C with a potency of 86%, higher than typical vitamin C derivatives. With a pH of ~4.0, it is highly stable and effective and also includes 1% acetyl glucosamine for hydration and natural hyaluronic acid synthesis. Plus, it is enhanced with polyhydroxy acid that gently exfoliates and provides antioxidant, barrier-strengthening, and moisturising benefits.
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Dr.PAWPAW YOUR Gorgeous Skin 4-in-1 Face Serum, £15
This 4-in-1 serum delivers multiple benefits by combining four serums into one tube to soothe, hydrate, brighten and reduce fine lines.
Powered by Papayaluronic(tm) that provides the nourishing and soothing effects of the papaya extract, teamed with 8 hyaluronic acids which absorb into all 5 layers of the skin for instant and long-lasting hydration, resulting in super soft skin. This is complemented by Vitamin C that has been sourced from the Jeju Green Mandarin providing 10 x more Vitamin C for an instant brighter complexion. Along with the natural alternative to retinol, Bakuchiol, which helps to firm and smooth the skin for an overall more youthful complexion.
Mid-range Vitamin C Serums
Elizabeth Grant, Vitamin C Gold Concentrate, £29
A highly concentrated Vitamin C Serum supercharged with Gold, boosted with Torricelumn™, and time released to infuse fresh Vitamin C into the skin. This serum helps to target the appearance of fine lines, and deep wrinkles. Equally, it helps to revitalise, repair and rejuvenate grey, dull, tired-looking skin.
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Dermaroller, Hyal C Serum, £31
The Hyal C Serum by Dermaroller contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin C, providing essential nutrients and moisture for increased skin elasticity and firmness. The serum is suitable for all skin types and can give a radiant glow while smoothing the skin.
This powerful elixir is packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and niacinamide, the secret weapons against early skin ageing which protect your skin from cell damage caused by environmental influences, and promotes vitality and radiance. The serum is quickly absorbed into the skin for the ultimate moisture boost.
High End Vitamin C Serums
Green People, Age Defy+ Collagen Boost Vitamin C Serum, £45
Brighten your skin’s day with this vitality-boosting Vitamin C serum. Formulated to slowly release collagen-synthesising vitamin C, this glow-getter leaves all skin types silky soft and smooth. Your ally in the fight against menopausal and mature skin fluctuations, it’s powered by skin-plumping Hyaluronic Acid. Did you know that Vitamin C promotes a smooth and even skin tone too? Perfect if you’re prone to pigmentation. Bakuchi Oil is added to provide anti-ageing antioxidant support. Furthermore, it has an elegant blend of Mandarin, Rose Geranium, and Neroli essential oils, which delivers a delicately fresh aroma.
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The Organic Pharmacy, Vitamin C Serum, £45
Powered by a concentrated dose of Stabilised Vitamin C 15%, this brightening formula evens skin tine, boosts collagen and improves texture and firmness. The potent antioxidant power of Vitamin C with advanced stabilisation techniques works hard to reduce pigmentation and brighten dull complexion. Many of the ingredients including Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, and Glycerin are ingredients from organic farming.
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Hydropeptide, LumaPro-C Serum, £127
This Vitamin-C-packed brightening pigment corrector will fade the appearance of existing dark spots while helping to reduce the appearance of pigmentation.
Furthermore, resurfacing peptides will enhance your skin’s texture, while brightening resveratrol provides a rich source of polyphenols to nourish and protect. Antioxidant-rich daisy flower, ginger root and pine extracts reduce the appearance of pigmentation and redness while improving your skin’s natural radiance.
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