Ascorbic Acid Serum

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Looking to brighten and rejuvenate your skin? Look no further than ascorbic acid serum. This powerhouse skincare ingredient, also known as vitamin C, is a popular choice for its ability to provide a wide range of benefits. From reducing the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation to boosting collagen production and protecting against environmental damage, ascorbic acid serum is a must-have in any skincare routine. Discover the power of this potent antioxidant and unlock a radiant complexion with ascorbic acid serum.

$69.00

This is a gorgeous vitamin c serum gifted by fresh. I absolutely love that they incorporated Ferulic acid and ascorbic acid to stabilize. ...The serum comes out clear and has a very slight (typical ascorbic acid) scent to it.

What it is: A 10% vitamin C serum that visibly brightens, targets dark spots, and reduces hyperpigmentation with a waterless formula that’s gentle on skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Serum

$155.00

SUPER Serum...I am a total sucker for vitamin C serums and this one by far takes the cake! I love that it’s a retinol and I’ve noticed a difference in my skin. ...I went back and forth with this serum versus the moisturizer and decided on this version as a serum always has more concentration.

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry

What it is:
A supercharged night serum packed with retinol and vitamin C to help brighten and smooth uneven skin texture, and support the look of firmness, tone, and elasticity.

Solutions for:
- Uneven skin tone
- Loss of firmness and elasticity
- Dullness and uneven texture

If you want to know more…
Put dull skin to bed and wake up to a firmer-looking, brighter-looking, and more luminously youthful-looking complexion.

$118.00

Dennis Gross Skincare and have really been enjoying their Vitamin C Lactic 15% Firm & Bright Serum lately. The combination of L-Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid and Licorice is incredibly effective and I’ve definitely noticed my skin is more even toned, PIH has been reduced, and my skin is glowing! ...I love DDG and was happy to try this vitamin C. It’s L-ascorbic acid plus lactic acid so I was both excited and a little apprehensive on how my skin would react but so far so good.

What it is: An antioxidant-rich serum that visibly improves signs of sun aging, dark spots, uneven tone, fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Visibly diminishes signs of sun aging.
- Lactic Acid: Increases absorption and enhances antioxidant performance.
- Licorice: Reduces the look of hyperpigmentation.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This serum contains vitamin C, an essential vitamin that helps visibly

$107.00

I want to love this product but I’m unsure if this formula is truly delivering ascorbic acid effectively. Ascorbic acid is so unstable. ...I love this serum. Definitely pricey but it's worth it for the 15% l-ascorbic acid + a lot of great extra goodies without the major irritation that usually comes with vitamin c serums I use.

What it is: A potent 15 percent vitamin C day serum packed with antioxidants, nutrients, and fruit enzymes to visibly firm, brighten, and improve the signs of photoaging.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness and Uneven Texture, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Lightweight Serum


$119.00

great serum...I really like this serum. Normally ascorbic acid is a bit harsh in my skin and i have been using derivatives like ptr. ...Murads dark spot correcting serum is definitely my new favorite. This serum is not only extremely moistorizing, but its a nice sleek thin serum that soaks into your skin within seconds.

What it is: A potent serum with vitamin C and glycolic acid to visibly improve hyperpigmentation and uneven tone for dramatically brighter-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Proprietary Vita-C (Vitamin C) Complex: Ensures stability and potency for brighter-looking skin.
- Glycolic Acid: Removes dulling surface cells and helps vitamin C penetrate more effectively.
- Phyto-Luminescent Extract: Transforms UV energy into a light source that visibly illuminates the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone.

$93.00

I have sensitive, acne-prone skin so finding a vitamin C serum I like has been such a chore. most vitamin C serums have irritated my skin, especially ones with pure L-ascorbic acid. ...This serum is kindly gifted by Ren Skincare. Vitamin C serums are my favorite skincare product in general.

What it is: A vitamin C serum rich in antioxidants that nourishes the skin, visibly evens skin tone, supports the skin barrier, and helps protect from free-radical damage.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kakadu Plum (Vitamin A, C, and Polyphenol): Visibly brightens, tones, and protects the skin from free radicals.
- Dragon Fruit (Packed with Complex of Minerals—Magnesium, Zinc, and Calcium): Helps support skin barrier and hydrates, leaving skin glowing.

$51.50

L Ascorbic Acid in any strength just does not agree with my skin. ...However I still git one or two breakouts and use benzoyl peroxide for spot treatment and also replace this serum with a lactic acid serum twice weekly at night to get some gentle exfoliation.

What it is: A serum-oil hybrid infused with superfoods and vitamin C that acts like a topical skin vitamin, visibly brightening, tightening, firming, and smoothing dull, rough skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 15 Super-Greens Complex: A blend of vegan collagen, spinach, and more that provides skin with nutrients and antioxidants.
- Highly Stable Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate): Supports collagen production and reduces the look of wrinkles.

$61.00

My skin cannot handle pure ascorbic acid so I had high hopes for this serum but unfortunately didn't work for me. ...It works on dark sports, but thanks to the tranexamic acid so you might as well buy a tranexamic acid serum and use another serum with l-ascorbic acid instead if you wanna use vitamin c.

What it is: A potent, visibly brightening serum that reduces the appearance of dark spots with five forms of vitamin C, guava, and tranexamic and ferulic acids for visibly glowing, even-toned skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Five Forms of Vitamin C: Visibly brighten and even dull skin.
- Guava Extract and Seed Oil: Protect against free-radical damage with rich vitamin C and antioxidant levels.
- Tranexamic Acid: Reduces the look of dark spots and redness over time.

$57.00

One of the best serums I've tried and I highly recommend as it left my skin nice and soft....The one question I have about this product is the percentage of vitamin c - it is ascorbic acid which is a strong version but at what efficacy?

What it is: A serum that features a concentrated cocktail of niacinamide, vitamin C, licorice root extract, and Barbados cherry to visibly brighten skin and fade the look of dark spots over time.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Dullness


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 5% Niacinamide: Visibly brightens skin and reduces the look of dark spots and discoloration.

- Vitamin C (3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid): A stable derivative of Vitamin C; visibly brightens and evens skin tone.

$216.00

I have been a big fan of Sturm products for over a year now, and love everything. I have Hyaluronic acid serum, Glow drops, eye cream, Face cream, super anti-aging night cream and now The Good C. ...Nice for when you need a Vitamin C Serum Lite...I normally use a 10% ascorbic acid (no derivatives) serum, and my skin tolerates that well.

What it is: A safe, gentle face serum that contains a total concentration of 5 percent vitamin C to reduce the visible signs of uneven pigmentation and visibly improve skin tone.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Zinc: Activates and transports vitamin C effectively into the skin.
- Aloe Vera and Hyaluronic Acid: Provide intensive moisture and hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This serum contains a unique mixture of vitamin C.

$92.00

I love that there are other active ingredients in this serum to boost your routine. I usually use L Ascorbic acid and not vitamin C derivatives but this is the best I have tried. ...Effective Vitamin C/Hyaluronic Acid Serum...This is an excellent vitamin C/hyaluronic acid serum. I use it with a retinol for a complete skin care regiment.

What it is: A potent multi-acid serum—with 15 percent vitamin C, five percent PHAs, and hyaluronic acid—that instantly brightens, visibly firms, plumps skin with hydration, and reduces the appearance of dark spots, pores, and wrinkles.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Dark Spot, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity


Formulation: Lightweight Serum

$92.00

The 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a powerful ingredient to brighten my complexion overall. ...Love this Serum!...I noticed my skin is becoming more vibrant and hyperpigmentation is beginning to fade. The 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid and Ascorbyl Glucoside are definitely key ingredients to those improvements.

What it is: A rich, vitamin C and niacinamide serum that visibly brightens, improves skin tone and texture, and reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid: Quickly, visibly brightens dull skin and provides antioxidant protection.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside: Visibly evens skin tone and supports collagen production for a youthful appearance.
- Niacinamide: Restores skin clarity and boosts luminosity.

$28.00

A gentle vitamin c serum!...I usually prefer vitamin c in the form of l-Ascorbic acid and knowing the percentage strength - still with this Overall I enjoy it, and will keep using it to see more ongoing benefits! ...good vit C derivative serum, but I prefer stronger...PROS: - well-priced vitamin C derivative serum - no discernible scent - thin formula sinks in quickly & layers well under other skincare/makeup CONS: - as someone who typically prefers a more potent L-ascorbic acid serum (vs one with a vitamin C derivative like this one), I would have preferred a true LAA serum, but if your skin can't tolerate LAA and/or you simply prefer something gentler, this is a solid option!

What it is: A serum combining natural forms of vitamins C and E and marine algae-derived peptides to visibly increase radiance while improving and evening out the appearance of skin tone.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines/Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamins C and E: Visibly add radiance, even out the complexion, and protect skin from external aggressors.
- Peptides: Tighten and firm the look of skin.

What Else You Need to Know: Made with 97 percent naturally sourced ingredients, this fast-absorbing serum hydrates and visibly firms your skin while reducing the look of wrinkles for a radiant ap

$41.00

I love this brightening murad serum! Serums are my favorite but this by far takes the cake!!...Fast-absorbing serum...The lightweight formula absorbs more quickly than other serums I've tried in the past. I would definitely recommend this serum for anyone looking to smooth out texture and add a dose of vitamin C and glycolic acid to their skincare routine.

What it is: A potent serum with vitamin C and glycolic acid to visibly improve hyperpigmentation and uneven tone for dramatically brighter-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Proprietary Vita-C (Vitamin C) Complex: Ensures stability and potency for brighter-looking skin.
- Glycolic Acid: Removes dulling surface cells and helps vitamin C penetrate more effectively.
- Phyto-Luminescent Extract: Transforms UV energy into a light source that visibly illuminates the skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone.

$142.00

However my skin becomes combo/oily in the summer so during the warmer weather I use another vitamin C serum and resveratrol+ferulic acid serums which are better absorbed in my summer skin! ...My skin is very sensitive and doors not react well to ascorbic acid however this vitamin c compound did not irritate my skin at all.

What it is: An anti-aging and brightening serum with 20 percent THD ascorbate—a mega-potent, ultra-stable ingredient 50 times more powerful than traditional vitamin C.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, and Sensitive

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- THD Ascorbate 20%: Ultra-stable scientific breakthrough form of vitamin C that is 50 times more powerful than traditional vitamin C.
- Vitamin E 3% and Ferulic Acid 2%: Help boost the performance of THD Ascorbate vitamin C while providing antioxidant benefits.

$12.00

I am loving this new version of the Hyaluronic Acid serum. It soothes and moisturizes my extremely dry sensitive skin, especially the dry patches on my face....Just bought for the first time, Will mix with vitamin c (L Ascorbic acid)……

What it is: 

A reformulation of our most-loved hydration serum that instantly hydrates and plumps, while smoothing texture and wrinkles. This new formula has a slight yellow tinge when compared to our previous formula due to the addition of a ceramide blend. This is the natural colour of this new raw material.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness


Formulation: Serum


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Five forms of Hyaluronic Acid: Work different layers of skin’s surface to hold water.

- Ceramides: Oil-like molecules combine to support the skin barrier, helping to keep water in.

$14.90

This is the perfect TO product to mix with the TO L-Ascorbic Acid powder. I’ve been using them together for 4 weeks, & it’s made a huge difference in my skin’s brightness & has decreased the appearance of my dark spots! ...Was so disappointed when Sephora canceled the Ascorbic acid 2% + Alpha Albutin 2%. Tried something else for a few weeks, started breaking out.

What it is: A concentrated serum with pure alpha arbutin and hyaluronic acid for more visibly even-toned skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, coal tar, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Formulated without alcohol, silicone, nuts, or fragrance, this serum visibly reduces spots and hyperpigmentation with alpha arbutin. It also contains hyaluronic acid, which acts as a hydrating delivery system and optimizes skin’s exposure to alpha arbutin.

$61.00

Average hyaluronic acid serum...It’s just a regular hyaluronic acid serum. I’ve gone through a full bottle of this and a few of the minis from sets, and it is literally just a generic hyaluronic acid serum. ...Great hyaluronic acid serum...Best hyaluronic acid serum that I have ever used. I combine it with the Ordinary Buffet with great results.

What it is: A deeply hydrating serum with juicy plum and 5 weights of hyaluronic acid that fill each skin layer with hydration for visibly plump skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Loss of Firmness and Elasticity, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles


Formulation: Lightweight Serum

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