Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid is a wonder ingredient when it comes to skincare. When taken as an oral supplement, it has great health benefits. Also for the skin it can be called a super hero ingredient.
Vitamin C has antioxidant properties. It limits damage due to UV rays from sun exposure. It helps in wound healing, collagen synthesis, skin inflammation and what not!
I have always been on the search for Vitamin C serums that work. Since I am a geologist by profession, I get a considerable amount of sun exposure which plays havoc with my sensitive skin. So i make sure to include a good amount of Vitamin C products in my skin care regime.
I will list a few of the tried and tested Vitamin C products that have worked for me.
- Innisfree Brightening Pore Skin toner, serum, pore priming cream and night sleeping mask. The entire range works as promised. It brightens the skin, minimizes pore appearance, hydrates and most importantly did not break me out.
10/10 for this Vitamin C range even though its a bit pricey, but still worth it!! - Minimalist Vitamin C 10% +Acetyl Glucosamine 1%
Is another great Vitamin C serum which I have bought and finished twice. Its a 8/10 for this one. - Minimalist Rosehip oil + VC-IP 3% is an oil based serum with an oil soluble version of vitamin C which I usually apply at night as the last step of my skin care. It brightens, makes the skin super soft and you can see the effect the next morning itself! Its a 8.5/10 for this one. Its affordable i.e below Rs 1000 range.
- Dot and Key Glow Revealing Vitamin C Serum Concentrate is one more gem of a serum from this brand. I have bought and finished one of bottle already. Recently I was gifted two bottles, one regular size and one travel size. It’s a light weight, quick absorbing serum which also contains hyaluronic acid. Plumpens the skin almost instantly. Its a 8/10 for this one and its affordable pricing is an added bonus.
- Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin drops is a cult favorite amongst skincare enthusiasts and is the newest player in my skin game. This is also an oil based serum, and the jury is still out on my judgement. I want to love it but I am taking some time to give my verdict. Will update soon about this serum.
- Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C is a bit on the pricier end. But its really good and does the work it promises to do. Only problem is the price. So its a 8/10 for this one.
If you want to buy the Dot and Key serum, you can get a discount on their website by using the code GINIA 10.
Disclaimer: I am an affiliate for Dot and Key but this is a 100% honest review. Being very sensitive about skin, I know how important skincare us to us oily skinned girls. All of these products have worked well for me. Never forget to do a patch test before applying any new skincare product.
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I do get a fair share of ginia’s skincare goodies as a lab rat. 😁
And I concur and appreciate her honesty! May God bless you.. 🙂
Thank you. You are not a lab rat rather a research topic.
I am ageing and I need a good serum for my face. I think I will look up your recommendations for the same.
I have been looking for a Vitamin C serum for the longest time! This should help!
I never used this but really looks great will check your recommendation!!
Vitamin C is really good for skin. This product looks great for aging skin and your review really convinced me try once.
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I am a big fan of all your beauty recommendations. I bought the dot and key one and it’s great.
I am very poor with skin care but this seems an easy way
vitamin c is a great ingredient because it naturally improves the skin.
Detailed review of a skin care product. Nice post
Seems like a great serum and I am using Vitamin C serum from another brand but will give it a try.
I believe in vitamin C intake for skin care but this serum looks really good will check this out.
I haven’t thought about using a vitamin C-infused serum for my skin. I use regular night cream. Dot and Key is being talked about by a lot of people so I’m considering trying it out.
Thank you for all your recommendations. This is the nth time I have heard a good review about the brand Minimalist and i guess after reading your review I am going to give it a go.
I don’t use this but it’s great that it works for so many people and you. My friends use it though and have raved about it.
I have never tried both brands and they are on my wishlist. Dot key cute packaging attracts always.
Vitamin C is vital in the health and also for skin care, good to know that products are coming with the goodness of teh Vitamin C for us to make our tasks easier.
I used to use Vitamin C earlier, but had stopped in between. I will check out the innisfree one as i think that is the only brand available here
I havent yet started my vitamic C journey, but soon I am planning to try. Innisfree has been a trusted brand for so long, I guess that would be a good starting point for me.
I have been looking for some good skin products. Will check and try one from your recommendations
Love reading your beauty posts
Thanks for the recommendations 🙂
I have never used the night care masks , that I shall try.