The Best Vitamin C Serums, Moisturizers, and More to Brighter Skin
The experts have spoken, and this A-plus list of vitamin C-spiked serums, face masks, and moisturizers are sure to leave your skin happy and bright
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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
$166
Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line-smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.
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SkinBetter Science Alto Defense Serum
$155
SkinBetter Science's Alto Defense Serum took home a 2020 Allure Best of Beauty Award — and it's beloved by dermatologists, too.
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La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum
$40
...look a little closer and you'll find this rich liquid provides more than just vitamin C's brightening benefits: Salicylic acid helps with skin clarity, and hyaluronic acid ensures a boost of hydration.
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BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector
$65
This fragrance-free cream is formulated with 5 percent pure, stabilized vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and antioxidant-rich green tea to minimize the appearance of dark circles, while hemp oil and hemp leaf extract soothe inflamed skin.
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Mara Sea Vitamin C Serum
$96
Inside the beautiful ombré blue bottle, you'll find 15 percent tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate), as well as 14 other forms of vitamin C derived from fruits and plants
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L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensive Vitamin C Serum
$20
L'Oréal's Revitalift Derm Intensive Vitamin C Serum is a true drugstore gem.
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Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Eye Crème
$39
The creamy pale-yellow tint (inspired by banana powder, makeup artists' best-kept secret for faking brighter skin) is instant skin-care gratification at its best, while vitamin C works to diminish dark circles over time.
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Wander Beauty Sight C-er Vitamin C Concentrate
$23
If the Wander Beauty Sight C-er Vitamin C Concentrate had an Instagram bio, it would read something like, "brightener/hydrator/wrinkle reducer/skin protector all in one".
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SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
$166
With continued use, Silymarin CF will improve your skin tone and texture, as well as reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and excess sebum production.
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No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Glow Toner
$15
A citrus-scented concoction of 2 percent vitamin C, willow bark extract, and alpha hydroxy acids gently sweep away dead skin cells, while aloe refreshes and soothes your skin.
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Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
$39
"Paula's Choice Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which is a very stable form of vitamin C, an ingredient that is notorious for being unstable," says New York City board-certified dermatologist Robert Finney, M.D.
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Eve Milan Brightening Vitamin C + CoQ10 Sheet Mask
$15
There are few greater pleasures than unwinding from a tiresome day with the help of a sheet mask, especially when they're the proud recipient of a 2021 Best of Beauty Award.
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Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum
$88
Tatcha launched this Violet-C Brightening Serum, which has 20 percent vitamin C + 10 percent alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), making it a formidable force against dark spots and dullness.
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111Skin Vitamin C Brightening Booster
$155
The highly concentrated serum feels weightless and gentle on the skin and significantly fades dark spots in just a few weeks.
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PCA Skin C&E Advanced
$120
As the name suggests, it features vitamins C and E (as L-ascorbic acid and tocopherol, respectively), along with complexes hexylresorcinol and silymarin, which possess brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.
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The Best Vitamin C Serums & Moisturizers
The experts have spoken, and this A-plus list of vitamin C-spiked serums, face masks, and moisturizers are sure to leave your skin happy and bright.
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