“What have you been doing with your skin?”
If there’s one skin-care product almost guaranteed to elicit this kind of comment—no matter your skin type—it’s topical vitamin C, especially in its most potent form, L-ascorbic acid.
The list of vitamin C serum benefits is long: It brightens, firms, smooths, and nourishes, whether skin is breakout-prone, dry, or anything in between. But most importantly, vitamin C makes you absolutely glow. Use it once and see instant results, but keep at it, and your skin’s clarity & radiance will continue to improve over time!
Target Dark Spots, Dullness, Wrinkles, and More
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can help build collagen and soften the look of dark spots. Backed by decades of research, it excels at brightening, reducing hyperpigmentation, and boosting collagen.
Almost all antioxidants can help limit the formation of free radicals in the skin caused by the sun or pollution; topical vitamin C has been shown in studies to have a mild sun-protective effect, too (though it’s no substitute for sunscreen)!
And because it’s mildly exfoliating, vitamin C can help even skin tone & brighten it, which is helpful for those with hyperpigmentation. Used regularly, it can also help decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You can use vitamin C every morning, and in the evening with SkinCeuticals Resveratrol for overnight antioxidant benefits.
Discover Your Perfect AOX
SkinCeuticals has the “gold standard” of vitamin C due to its patented formula, which ensures maximum absorption & stability. These potent serums are powered by pure L-ascorbic acid, which is more effective when combined with other antioxidants such as vitamin E, silymarin, phloretin, or ferulic acid.
Not sure which SkinCeuticals formula is right for you? Here’s a quick guide —
- C E Ferulic: Best for normal to dry skin. Deeply hydrating while improving the look of fine lines, firmness, and overall radiance. This is your go-to if you want that healthy, lit-from-within glow.
- Phloretin CF: Ideal for normal to oily or combination skin. Helps even tone, smooth texture, and target discoloration without feeling heavy or greasy.
- Silymarin CF: Designed for oily & blemish-prone skin. Works to reduce oiliness, prevent oxidation that can lead to breakouts, and minimize the appearance of pores.
Treat it like your daily multivitamin, giving your skin the perfect daily dose of antioxidants to guard against pollutants, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten skin.
Where Vitamin C Fits In Your Routine
The lightweight, fluid texture of SkinCeuticals vitamin C is easy to fit into your skincare routine and layers well with other products.
After cleansing, vitamin C should be applied to clean skin as your first layer. Wait a few minutes after you smooth it on and allow it to sink in before applying other corrective serums. Then, if you need more hydration (as many skin types will), apply a nourishing moisturizer.
The Most Important Step: Sunscreen
If you want any of your results—from your vitamin C or the treatments you apply afterward—to last, preventing sun damage is critical.
Truly, there is no more powerful youth-boosting cream than sunscreen!
A few of our favorites include:
- EltaMD UV Clear (Tinted or Untinted)
- SkinCeuticals Daily Brightening UV Defense
- EltaMD UV Skin Recovery (Green Tint or Untinted)
- SkinCeuticals Future Mineral UV Defense
- Alastin Hydratint Pro Mineral Sunscreen