What it does
L-ascorbic acid; antioxidant, brightening.
Performance by skin type & concern
| Skin type | Concern | Efficacy | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any | dullness | 88/100 | 70/100 |
| Any | pigmentation | 90/100 | 70/100 |
Pairs well & pairs poorly with
Synergies
- Ferulic Acid Stabilizes vitamin C and extends antioxidant activity.
- Vitamin E Tocopherol regenerates oxidized vitamin C — extends antioxidant cover.
Conflicts
- Peptides low Acidic vitamin C can degrade some peptides; alternate AM/PM.
- Retinaldehyde medium Both potent — alternate AM/PM rather than mixing.
- Avobenzone low Vitamin C can degrade avobenzone over time — keep stored separately.
Featured in products
See all →- Aqualogica — Detan+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50 sunscreen · budget
- Foxtale — Glow Renew Vitamin C Serum serum · mid
- Klairs — Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop serum · mid
- Laneige — Lip Sleeping Mask lip · premium
- Mamaearth — Bye Bye Pigmentation Cream treatment · budget
- Mamaearth — Ubtan Body Lotion body · budget
- Mamaearth — Vitamin C Daily Glow Face Cream moisturizer · budget
- Mamaearth — Vitamin C Daily Glow Hydrating Toner toner · budget
- Minimalist — 10% Vitamin C Face Serum serum · mid
- Murad — Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum serum · premium
- Plum — Vitamin C + Mandelic Brightening Serum serum · mid
- Skinceuticals — C E Ferulic serum · luxury