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Dermatologist recommended products for clear glowy skin, part 2: vitamin C
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I’ve tested countless skincare products, so you don’t have to. I’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t), both in my own routine and from friends and family. Here are some of my top picks across all price ranges, from affordable staples, to mid-range g...
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Affordable staples (less than $50)
 
Mid-range gems ($50 - $100)
 
Luxurious splurges ($100 and up)

Affordable staples (less than $50)

 
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What stands out most about this serum for me is how smooth, silky, and hydrated it makes my skin feel. I always struggle with dullness around my eyes, and this serum definitely helps brighten things up! My complexion looks more even, and there’s a su...
MULTI CORREXION® Revive + Glow Daily Serum
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An affordable must-have in your morning routine! It glides on smoothly, absorbs quickly, and easy to layer under moisturizer and sunscreen. The 12% vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and salicylic acid combination creates a brightening effect, the first thi...
Vitamin C12 Serum for Anti-Aging
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A seriously great find to add to your daily morning routine! It’s incredibly lightweight, with a water-like texture, no sticky residue, just a smooth, fresh finish that layers beautifully under moisturizer and sunscreen. It works fast! I noticed brig...
Liftactiv 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum
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Step aside thin serums, this luxurious oil is nourishing and hydrating, making you look radiant without feeling greasy! Not to mention that it smells like you just stepped into a heavenly orchard. Its natural formulation has no chemical additive or h...
Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C and Turmeric Face Oil
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A gentle yet effective serum that combines vitamin Cg, niacinamide, and bakuchiol, all potent antioxidants. It is great for those with sensitive skin, and can be used daily without irritation. The brightening effect on the skin can be noted after jus...
Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Concentrated Serum
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Mid-range gems ($50 - $100)

 
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A great find that will give you the results without hurting your wallet. This fragrance free, non-greasy serum absorbs quickly, and best of all, a bottle can last a long time since a little goes a long way. I noticed overall improvement in my complex...
15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum
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This could be your “gateway drug” into the SkinCeuticals territory, or it could become your new holy grail vitamin C serum. Compared to the CE Ferulic, this lightweight silky serum with 10% vitamin C is much more gentle, both on your skin and on your...
Daytime Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive Skin
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Run, don’t walk, to get yourself a bottle of this vitamin C serum from the experts in wrinkles and pigmentation! With 10% vitamin C concentration, this serum is effective in brightening your complexion, lightening those sun spots, and improving the s...
10% Vitamin C Serum
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If you’re looking for a trustworthy, effective, and balanced vitamin C serum, look no further! Formulated with 15% vitamin C and retinol, it targets dullness from multiple angles, the antioxidant power of vitamin C neutralizes free radicals while ret...
Super-C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum
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Luxurious splurges ($100 and up)

 
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Looking for something that feels luxurious and smooth, while leaving your skin feeling soft and hydrated? This is the one for you! The texture of this serum is unbelievable, it applies almost like a primer, but does not feel occlusive or greasy. The ...
Vitamin C+E Complex | SkinMedica®
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Whoa, this is some potent stuff! This serum contains 30% of a stable form of vitamin C, and it sure delivers results! While not as mainstream, Revision Skinskini is a trusted, research-backed, medical-grade brand, very popular in the dermatology comm...
C+ Correcting Complex 30% ® 0.5 FL OZ
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A gold-standard vitamin C serum that lives up to the hype! It is user friendly, works fast, and strong, just the way I like it, personally. The combination of 15% vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid packs a powerful antioxidant punch from the dama...
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
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A luxurious yet powerful antioxidant serum formulated with 14 different antioxidants with real clinical support. It’s one of my all time favorite vitamin C serums. It’s lightweight, fragrance-free, and gentle, a truly polished vitamin C serum that wo...
C-RADICAL Defense Antioxidant Serum
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A powerful, fast-acting vitamin C serum that visible brightens and refines your skin. The glow will be visible, the pigmentation will noticeably fade, the radiance will be evident, people will ask you what your secret is. It’s one of my all time favo...
20% Vitamin C Serum for Face
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