Let's start with the bad news: our body is not able to produce vitamin C on its own. This means we need to supply it with food, supplements and cosmetics. Why is this so important? Just take a closer look at the track record of this antioxidant vitamin! It protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun, alcohol, toxins, stimulates collagen synthesis (slows down aging), evens out tone, reduces pigmentation and inflammation, increases elasticity and gives radiance... Wow, and that's just the basics!
The good news is that vitamin C is suitable for all skin types. But there are some nuances: “pure” forms of the vitamin can cause irritation. For daily care, it is better to choose a product with a moderate concentration. Also, vitamin C should not be combined with other active ingredients: acids, retinol.
And now the most interesting thing: a list of treasured jars that will create a small miracle for your skin.
DIOR, Glow Booster Anti-Aging Serum
Cost - 7,248 rubles
A bestseller from Dior, which gained great fame due to just one fact: the kakadu plum contains 100 times more vitamin C than an orange! During periods of stress and fatigue, the serum acts as a real energy cocktail for the skin: it fights dullness, evens out tone and restores elasticity. You can use it as usual or add a couple of drops to your favorite cream or foundation.
ELIZAVECCA, Vitamin C Serum Concentrate
Cost - 1,434 rubles
Here is a budget Korean alternative. You can definitely trust Koreans when it comes to the beauty industry. It contains 30% of the treasured vitamin (and this, I must say, is a lot), extracted from natural fruits. The effect will not take long to appear and is noticeable after the first applications: the skin looks fresh, toned, smooth. It is important to understand that a high concentration of vitamin C (in any product, not just serum) gives a slight lightening effect.
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How to use the serum
1) Apply LAA serum to dry skin (oil to wet skin). 2) Vitamin C serums can be used morning and evening. Cover the top with moisturizer or sunscreen as usual. 3) If the serum dries and irritates the skin, then use it once a day. 4) Serum with LAA may be irritating in the first week until the skin gets used to it. It’s like with retinol, we give it time to get used to it. 5) The serum can be used at any time of the year. Yes, in the summer too.
Life hack: when purchasing a serum with L-ascorbic acid, use it immediately after opening and do not store it for a long time. We make sure that the initial color does not change and does not change to orange or yellow. This indicates oxidation of vitamin C; such serum will have to be thrown away.
Perricone MD, Vitamin C Ester Night Repair Cream
Cost - 11,120 rubles
What could be more pleasant: going to bed and getting up in the morning with perfect skin? The main component in the cream is a special, artificially created form of vitamin C Ester. It is believed that in this form it has greater bioavailability, is more active and less irritating to the skin. Hence the hefty price, but it's worth it!
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PAYOT, Skin Radiance Gel
Cost - 2,499 rubles
The French brand promises that the gel will instantly remove signs of fatigue and lack of sleep. The consistency of it resembles orange jelly and smells just as pleasant - the aroma will stay on the skin for several hours. In addition to the persistent form of vitamin C, the gel contains numerous extracts: goji berries, acai, bifidobacteria lysate... All together gives the skin the desired and instant glow, and also eliminates oily shine.
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Review of the best facial serums: our Top 6
Manufacturers of cosmetic serums with the addition of ascorbic acid position them as products for rejuvenation and simultaneous whitening of facial skin. The rating includes only the best products from well-known brands.
1 - It's skin Power 10 Formula VC Effector
Whitening, moisturizing concentrated serum for facial skin with ascorbic acid and green tea extract from Korea. Provides pronounced antioxidant protection for facial skin, effective for lifeless, dull skin with enlarged pores and flaking. Strengthens the skin, lightens age spots, freckles, acne marks, refreshes the face, giving it radiance.
Suitable for ages 18+ . With regular use, it eliminates the capillary network, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, and reduces their fragility and fragility. Available in a 30 ml bottle, shelf life up to 1 year, the bottle is equipped with a pipette.
2 – Librederm Vitamin C anti-aging serum
Intensive anti-aging serum from the Libriderm brand with ascorbic acid is suitable for the care of mature skin of any type. Smoothes expression lines, brightens, eliminates signs of fatigue and aging, and slows down the aging process. Contains vitamin C in the form of lipids, which is able to penetrate all layers of the skin and neutralize irritation, redness, and excess melanin synthesis.
Recommended for use at the age of 25+ . The serum promotes the active production of collagen and elastin fibers, creates protection against ultraviolet radiation and other aggressive factors. Available in a 30 ml bottle, equipped with a convenient pump-shaped dispenser for spraying the product.
3 – Levrana Vitamin C Antioxidant Facial Serum
Active anti-aging serum with ascorbic acid. Contains sage hydrolate, aloe vera, broccoli oil, vitamin E, neroli and lemon essential oils, rosehip extract, geranium, lavender, peptides. Designed to care for aging skin, has an antioxidant effect and rejuvenates. Protection from both age-related changes and external factors. Moisturizes and maintains lipid balance in soft tissues.
It is recommended to use the serum from the age of 30+ . Available in a 30 ml bottle, equipped with a pipette for dosing the product.
4 – The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
The skin product is in the form of a suspension, consists of two phases - an oily base of squalene and ascorbic acid in powder form. Does not contain mineral oils, preservatives, sulfates, parabens, dyes. Does not contain water, ascorbic acid is water-soluble. Non-comedogenic product, easily absorbed, does not leave stickiness on the skin, contains dehydrated hyaluronic filler spheres at a concentration of 2%.
The serum is recommended for rejuvenating, whitening and protecting facial skin, removes wrinkles, moisturizes, and exfoliates dead skin cells. Suitable for skin aged 25+.
5 – Lumene Valo Vitamin C
Hyaluronic serum with vitamin C adds radiance to the complexion. Contains cloudberry essence, ascorbic acid, vitamins B3, B5, E, arctic berry extracts, omega fatty acids, hyaluronic acid. Heals, refreshes tired skin, maintains lipid and water balance, provides radiance and smoothness. Creates antioxidant protection and nourishes.
Designed for all skin types , suitable for ages 18+. Sold in a 30 ml bottle, equipped with a convenient pipette for dosing. Shelf life up to 12 months.
6 - InstaNatural
InstaNatural serum includes a stable form of vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) and ferulic, hyaluronic acids, sea buckthorn oil, stem cells of medicinal plants. Improves the appearance of the skin, prevents aging, creates lasting antioxidant protection, moisturizes and nourishes. Available in a volume of 30 ml, equipped with a dispenser pipette.
Designed for ages 25+ . Recommended for use twice a day for dry and sensitive skin.
Similar serums with ascorbic acid are available in the line of other well-known cosmetic brands.
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| The Elizavecca brand offers Milky Piggy Real White Vita-sauce 30% - a concentrated serum that contains vitamin C, glycerin, plant extracts and other natural ingredients. Regenerates the skin, brightens the tone, adds elasticity, radiance, removes flaking and dryness. | |
| Timeless produces Skin Care , which contains 20% vitamin C, ferulic acid, vitamin E. Provides antioxidant protection, brightens, reduces redness, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Stimulates collagen production, heals wounds, nourishes the skin. | |
| Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum also contains ferulic acid, water-soluble vitamin C (15%). Protects against environmental influences, the harmful effects of free radicals, replenishes lipids and reduces the severity of age spots, wrinkles, and dryness. | |
| The Israeli brand Holy Land produces an ampoule serum. The product is a liquid base with L-ascorbic acid and beads based on ascorbyl palmitate. Recommended for use against biological and photoaging of the epidermis of any type, eliminating age spots, restoring damaged skin after injuries, peelings and operations. | |
| Sesderma liposomal serum is a therapeutic cosmetic product that gives skin elasticity, brightens, and has an antioxidant effect. Designed to strengthen skin and rejuvenate. |
The Body Shop, Vitamin C Moisturizing Day Cream
Cost - 1,390 rubles
Everything about this cream is perfect: a pleasant citrus aroma, a weightless sorbet texture... In addition to vitamin C, the active ingredient is camu camu berry extract - this is another powerful antioxidant that works to strengthen the immune system and rejuvenate the skin. Inspired by the success of the cream, The Body Shop created a whole line with the self-explanatory name “Vitamin C”. It has everything from two types of peeling to an eye cream.
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Operating pH level
Serum with LAA works in the pH range of 2.5 - 4, so the combination of acids with vitamin C is relevant here. Thus, acids help create the necessary “working” acidity for the product. Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate Serum works in a slightly alkaline pH range of 5.5-7. Therefore, it does not irritate the skin, as happens with acidic serum.
