Oprah Daily Show There are a whole lot of serums out there, from eyelash serum to
hyaluronic acid serum to anti-aging face serum. But what if you only have room in your
makeup bag for one? Experts say to go with a vitamin C serum—because it really works. “Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights fine lines by stimulating collagen, brightens your complexion by blocking excess pigment creation, and protects your skin from damaging free radical and other environmental
stressors,” says Michelle Henry, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan. “As we age, though, the skin’s natural levels of antioxidant
vitamin C decrease, which is why it’s so important to add it to your skincare routine.” The one downside? Compared to most products, it often costs more per ounce.
To make sure you get the best return on your investment, here are a few things to keep in mind: Skip creams spiked with vitamin C and instead choose a serum, which is more effective at penetrating the skin barrier, says Brooke Jackson, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Skin Wellness Dermatology Associates. Additionally, there are several forms of vitamin C—and not all are created equal, says Henry. Check the label for L-ascorbic acid, which is considered to be the vitamin C that’s best for skin. (Even better: if it contains 15 to 20 percent L-ascorbic acid, which is the most effective.) “Vitamin C is notoriously unstable—especially when it’s exposed to air and light,” says Jackson. “So it’s best to pick a formula that comes in an airtight pump or opaque bottle, and keep it away from direct sunlight.” Plus, once you begin to see the results of a good vitamin C serum, you can use less primer, less foundation, and less highlighter, ultimately saving you money. So, which ones are worth it? Dermatologists say these face-brightening-and-tightening formulas—suitable for a wide range of skin problems, including acne, hyperpigmentation, oiliness, dryness, and sensitivity—are the best vitamin C serums money can buy. 1 Best for Sensitive Skin Glossier Super Glow 2 Best Vegan Vitamin C Serum Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum 3 Best Serum With Hyaluronic Acid serumtologie C serum 22 4 Best Vitamin C Serum on Amazon TruSkin Naturals Vitamin C Serum 5 Most Affordable Vitamin C Serum The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 6 Best Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive Skin CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum 7 Best Vitamin C Serum for Hyperpigmentation Hyper Skin Hyper Even 8 Best Vitamin C Serum at Sephora Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 9 Best Vitamin C Serum with Aloe Derma E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum 10 Best Scented Vitamin C Serum OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum 11 Best Serum for Oily Skin Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Brightening Skin Corrector 12 Best Vitamin C Serum for Dull Skin The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost Instant Smoother 13 Best Vitamin C Serum for Dark Skin BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner 14 Best Brightening Vitamin C Serum Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum 15 Best Vitamin C Serum with Natural Ingredients Ursa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum 16 Best Vitamin C Serum for Skin Over 50 Juice Beauty GREEN APPLE Age Defy Serum 17 Best Individually Packaged Vitamin C Serum Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum 18 Best Vitamin C Serum for Dry Skin Paula's Choice Resist Super Antioxidant Serum 19 Best Pore-Minimizing Vitamin C Serum Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 20 Best Vitamin C Serum for Redness SUNDAY RILEY C.E.O. Vitamin C Brightening Serum 21 Best Vitamin C Serum for All Skin Obagi Professional-C Vitamin C Serum 22 Best Vitamin C Serum with Squalane Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 23 Most Expensive Vitamin C Serum SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic 24 Vitamin C Serum From a Black-Owned Brand ROSEN Bright Citrus Serum 25 Best Vitamin C Serum with Turmeric Herbivore Nova 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum 26 Best Botanical Vitamin C Serum MARA Chlorella + Reishi Sea Vitamin C Serum 27 Best Vitamin C Serum for Boosting Elasticity iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Green Machine Serum 28 Best Affordable Serum for Dark Spots Olay Tone Perfection Serum 29 Best Drugstore Vitamin C Serum L'Oréal Paris 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum 30 Oprah Daily Reader Favorite Protocol Vitamin C Superserum 31 Quick Facts on Vitamin C Serums What vitamin C does:
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Cassie Hurwitz Assistant Editor Cassie Hurwitz (she/her) is an assistant editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers everything from culture to entertainment to lifestyle. Can vitamin C serum removes dark spots?Vitamin C is known to reduce hyperpigmentation by reducing the effects of the tyrosine enzyme. The enzyme is responsible for the production of melanin that gives your skin its color. Vitamin C also functions as a brightening agent. It has properties that reduce dark spots without changing your skin color.
Which serum is best to remove dark spots?Check out our top picks for face serums that target dark spots.. SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF. ... . Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum. ... . iS Clinical Brightening Complex. ... . Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum. ... . Dr. ... . Obagi Nu-Derm Clear Fx. ... . PCA Skin Vitamin B3 Brightening Serum.. What Vitamin C serum is the most effective?Healthline's picks for the best vitamin C serums. Pixi Vitamin-C Serum.. Murad Environmental Shield Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum.. Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster.. Peter Thomas Roth Potent-C Power Serum.. Sunday Riley C.E.O. ... . La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Serum.. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic.. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum.. Is vitamin C good for lightening dark spots?Might Lighten Dark Spots
Vitamin C-based skin care products may lighten patches that are darker than the rest of your skin, called hyperpigmentation. In one study, vitamin C applied to the skin for 16 weeks significantly cut down on these spots.
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