Review (4/5): Vitamin C serum with some positive results
I normally stick to one brand for my skin care routine. But, I have wanted to try a Vitamin C serum, (without sticker shock of my normal brand).
—I’m using this product for middle age skin- collagen loss, wrinkles and uneven skin (rough patches).
—My skin facial skin is dry. Very little oil production.
—I’m new to Vitamin C serums. I began using this product daily. It dried out/irritated my skin. I cut back to 2-3x/week (after a skin a little break). The dryness and irritation went away.
—For those accustomed to Vitamin C serums- this might not be an issue.
—I also followed the recommendations to refrigerate after opening to prolong longevity (Vitamin C is very unstable in liquid form)
—I’m into Naturopathy and clean skin scare products. There were no questionable ingredients on the box label (via EWG SkinDeep website).
—I’ve researched different forms of Vitamin C: serums and powders with and without feurlic acid to understand what to look for in a Vitamin C serum.
Pro’s
EWG SkinDeep database check came back Good. (ingredient list label is difficult to read. One ingredient wasn’t recognized in EWG)
Dark glass bottle with screw on lid. Comes with dropper that also screws onto bottle.
Clear and semi-watery serum (Vitamin C serum should be clear, not yellow, brown or cloudy). No oiliness....very liquidity.
Ample size- 1.01 fluid ounces
Easy to apply- 2-3 drops is sufficient
Sinks into skin quickly
Improvement of rough patches (face feels smoother)- thinking of trying this on back of hands.
Works with my current skincare products (facial wash, toner, facial oil, mask 2x/week)
Solution has not turned brown or discolored (kept refrigeration)
My skin feels tighter (firmness)
Cons:
A slight odor, I can’t place
Not a significant difference in wrinkle improvement (50- beginning of smile lines, chin and forehead wrinkles).
No feurlic acid (this has been shown to work synergistically with Vitamin C)
Lasts 3 months and needs refrigeration (expiration date is on box)...since very little is needed and use is 2-3x/week- I expect it will expire before all product is used. Would love to see this in powder form for longevity.
Conclusion: A lot of thought was put into formulating and, bottling this product. If opting for “serum” over “powdered” Vitamin C- this is a good option. I’m always hesitant to try products that are not EWG Verified. But, the ingredients listed, received a good score on EWG SkinDeep Database. It just takes a little more time to to investigate each ingredient.