Best vitamin c serum on Reddit
311 reviews from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/SkincareAddictionLux and 21 more subreddits
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#1
SkinCeuticals
4.9
(23)
"Which is the best but $180. a bottle."
"SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic is a gold standard if you want something potent."
"I think the ‘best’ is considered to be skinceuticals."
"I’ve been using Skinceuticals CE Ferulic for years and like it a lot."
"SkinCeuticals Philoretin CF!"
"I've always thought it the best as far as C serums go."
"I use Skinceuticals CF Phloretin. I have mature, combo skin that is still prone to breakouts."
"Skinceuticals ce ferullic (I use am)"
"I love. It helps with discoloration and signs of aging too."
"Sticking with Skinceuticasl CE Ferulic. My skin loves it."
#2
Vitamin C Serum
4.3
(20)
"Green-Beauty CO Vitamin C serum"
"Jumiso"
"I like the dr althea one"
"Missha Vitamin C serum! I’m not sure if it’s on Amazon bc I bought it from Korea."
"I am seeing really good results to address the hyperpigmentation caused by acne."
"It has reduced my PIE marks like 90% in 2-3 months and it gives a very nice glow to skin."
"I purchased it from Daraz and it is working as expected."
"The only one that works for me is, the cosrx vitamin c 23 serum."
"I use TrueSkin Vitamin C Serum, and it works well for me."
"Centella + Vit C by BoJ"
#3
Melano CC
4.6
(17)
"Try mellano cc i’ve seen loads of acne prone skin types have success with it."
"Really helped to fade my PIE! I've seen really good progress within the first two weeks."
"Melano CC te ung japanese brand color yellow or white 1 week kita na result."
"Melano cc or skinceuticals CE."
"Not Sephora, but Melano CC ◡̈"
"I really like the asian beauty vitamin c melano cc."
"Melano CC all the way! Affordable and great packaging and dispenser."
"Hands down, go buy Melano CC."
"Nothing works like Melano CC."
"The colour fades away a lil."
#4
Timeless
4.3
(18)
"Love Timeless!"
"The Timeless Vitamin C serum is the best one I have used."
"Seconding timeless."
"Timeless. It copies the expensive formula that all the data is based on."
"Timeless"
"Timeless skincare"
"3. Timeless vit c 20%"
"I like Timeless and Maelove."
"The serum by Timeless has good reviews."
"I like the Timeless one."
#5
Mad Hippie
4.8
(15)
"I really love Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum."
"I'll second mad hippie, it's been my go to for years."
"I LOVE Mad Hippie."
"I love Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum."
"Is cheap and give good results."
"+1 for Mad Hippie"
"Mad Hippie. This serum is really good for my skin."
"I love the mad hippie vitamin c serum."
"I love the Mad Hippie Vitamin C serum!"
"Mad Hippie is incredible. Please give it a try."
#6
Sunday Riley
4.3
(13)
"Absolutely loved the Sunday Riley Vit C. The fact that it's a cream and not a liquid - aesthetic value is amazing."
"Has done more for me than any vitamin C."
"My makeup looks best with Sunday Riley CEO Glow Oil under it."
"Sunday Riley CEO Serum — my skin glows."
"I have been using Sunday Riley CEO serum for a good part of the last year."
"I like Sunday Riley CEO."
"Sunday Riley CEO serum is great for me."
"CEO Glow Oil has been really good for my dry sensitive skin."
"I really like Sunday Riley’s CEO Glow oil!"
"My makeup looks best with Sunday Riley CEO Glow Oil under it."
#7
CeraVe
4.2
(13)
"CeraVe and Naturium are really great"
"I like Cerave Vitamin C Serum."
"I have SAHARA DRY super sensitive skin and use the cerave vitamin c serum!"
"Currently using CeraVe vitamin c serum and loving it."
"If you are normal get cerave or neostrata."
"Cerave."
"I use cerave vitamin c serum."
"Try CeraV Vitamin C serum."
"I like Cerave Vitamin C Serum."
"For a budget friendly one try Cerave vitamin c serum."
#8
La Roche-Posay
4.2
(12)
"IMO, the best vitamin C serum is one that feels good on your skin, is effective, and offers a considerable percentage of active Vitamin C"
"Theirs are amazing but it’s also a multi-active one"
"La Roche C serum is suitable for all skin types."
"La Roche is a great brand."
"La Roche-Posay is great for sensitive and oily skin type."
"Recommended Product: La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum."
"The La Roche Posay serum is very good."
"I really like the La Roche-Posay serum a lot."
"La Roche Posay! I combine it with Soap and Glory Green Tea and Vitamin C moisturizer."
"For discoloration, I use vitamin c and that’s helped me clear up scarring from pimples."
#9
Monsia
5.0
(9)
"For me, Monsia CC Serum has been a game-changer."
"Monsia CC Serum is my holy grail for brightening."
"It’s been incredible for my skin."
"Monsia CC Serum With Vitamin C."
"I've been using the Monsia CC Serum with Vitamin C, and it's been amazing for me."
"For dry and sensitive skin, I’ve had great success with the Monsia CC Serum with Vitamin C."
"It's been amazing for brightening my skin and evening out my tone."
"I love it. It’s brightened my skin."
"I’ve been using the Monsia CC Serum with Vitamin C and it's been amazing."
#10
Goodal
4.2
(10)
"Loved it and used almost the whole bottle so I need to order my second one soon 🤭"
"It's been a gamechanger for me."
"It’s very popular in Korea right now and it’s the only vitamin C I’ve tried that hasn’t irritated my skin"
"I recommend goodal green tangerine Vita C serum that you can buy on Oliveyoung."
"Goodal"
"Goodal vit c serum; Axis y dark spot serum."
"I like it so far! I have fairly sensitive skin and no reactions so far."
"Goodal vitamin C."
"Has anyone used Goodal green tangerine vitamin C serum?"
"Goodal vitamin c serum and cosrx vitamin c 23 serum didn’t do anything."
#11
Naturium
4.6
(8)
"Lovveee naturium"
"CeraVe and Naturium are really great"
"I’m currently using the Naturium one and loving it."
"Not Sephora, but Naturium!"
"I love naturium’s vitamin c serum."
"Naturium Vitamin C serum is pretty good!"
"I really like Naturium!"
"Of those I have tried: Naturium and Timeless."
#12
Minimalist
4.5
(8)
"I've been using the Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum for a while now."
"I've been using the Minimalist 10% Vitamin C serum since March and it has changed my skin for the better."
"The minimalist vit c worked the best for me."
"It's the best. No irritation whatsoever."
"Minimalist 10% works for me."
"Minimalist 10% or 16% vitamin C serum."
"Is a good option?"
"I've only ever used the Minimalist ones, so can't compare with others."
#13
Geek & Gorgeous
4.7
(7)
"Geek and Gorgeous C Glow."
"Is amazing and like $25"
"C-glow by geek & gorgeous"
"Geek & gorgeous. Similar to skinceuticals and a fraction of the cost."
"Geek & Gorgeous C glow is amazing."
"Geek&Gorgeous - C-Glow"
"I've been hearing a lot about Geek & Gorgeous' C-Glow."
#14
Geek and Gorgeous
4.4
(7)
"Geek and Gorgeous! Doesn't irritate my sensitive acne prone skin."
"The best one in my opinion!"
"Fantastic vit C. Affordable, amazing efficacy and doesnt oxidize."
"I use Geek and Gorgeous C-Glow."
"Geek and Gorgeous shipping from Hungary."
"I like Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow."
"I think it does work well, I feel like I notice a reduction in fine lines."
#15
Paula's Choice
4.7
(6)
"Paula’s Choice!"
"I can feel my skin gets brighter and smoother!"
"I second Paula’s choice!"
"I love Paula’s choice"
"Paula’s Choice C15 is 15% pure AA."
"I like Paula’s Choice or Dr Dennis Gross!"
#16
The Ordinary
4.7
(6)
"The ordinary Ethylated ascorbic acid using since 2020 works like a charm."
"Both of these can be paired with any actives."
"I am loving the glow that’s coming with ordinary vitamin c suspension."
"Go for the ordinary. one of the best rn"
"For oily skin, try lightweight serums like The Ordinary's vitamin C suspension."
"The Ordinary has a wide range of Vit C serums."
#17
Foxtale
4.3
(6)
"I really like the one by Foxtale - using it right now for my morning routine."
"I really like the one by Foxtale – using it right now in my morning routine."
"Been using foxtale’s vitamin C for over 3 weeks along with sunscreen."
"Foxtale vitamin c serum ❤️."
"Have used foxtale in the past and it made my skin glow!"
"Foxtale."
#18
Deconstruct
4.3
(6)
"Try vit c from deconstruct too. It worked really well for me."
"It made my pigmentation go away in almost 4 weeks."
"Deconstruct was good. im on my 3rd bottle."
"Give Deconstruct Vitamin C Serum a try."
"It's very light weight and non-sticky."
"Deconstruct Vitamin C serum - 10% beginner friendly serum."
#19
COSRX
4.0
(6)
"Cosrx and Skinceuticals is the best i think."
"I’ve started using COSRX 23 for about a week (every other day in the morning)."
"I just liking and using CosRx vitamin C, 23%… I believe they have a lower percentage as well."
"Affordable but has a weird smell to it."
"Cosrx 23"
"My friend uses cosrx vit c. It's really nice."
#20
SkinBetter
4.6
(5)
"I love skinbetter alto advanced"
"It’s doesn’t have that weird vitamin c smell like the other serums."
"I like SkinBetter Alto Advanced or Prequel Vit C."
"Skin better alto advanced and alastin c radial."
"I’m Fitzpatrick 1 and don’t find it leaves a yellow tint on my skin."
#21
Klairs
4.0
(5)
"I’d suggest if you’re a beginner start with 5% of vit c."
"The Klairs one is within your budget if you buy it from Kult."
"Currently using klairs and loving it."
"Klairs is amazing for results despite having only 5% vitamin c."
"Klairs is great! Helped my skin a lot."
#22
Dr. Dennis Gross
4.8
(4)
"I pick it every time vs skin ceuticals."
"His Vitamin C is combined with lactic acid now, which according to his research has found it takes the Vitamin C to the next level."
"I like Paula’s Choice or Dr Dennis Gross!"
#23
Vanicream
4.5
(4)
"Vanicream vitamin c is great for sensitive skin"
"I love Vanicream’s"
"I have used the Vanicream version, same active ingredient, and it’s only $18 and I’ve liked it!"
"Vanicream vitamin c serum! Doesn’t smell like hotdogs and absorbs nicely."
#24
Drunk Elephant
4.5
(4)
"I just bought Drunk Elephant c-firma bc it is comparable to skinceuticals ce ferulic c serum."
"I’ve tried soooo many and always go back to Drunk Elephant."
"Drunk elephant c firma is great."
"I like Drunk Elephant quite a bit."
#25
Dr. Brenner
4.5
(4)
"I have good results using this Dr. Brenner Vitamin C Serum."
"The only one that doesn’t break me out."
"It is very cost-effective."
"I’ve been using Dr. Brenner for a while now."
#26
CosRx
4.3
(4)
"Cosrx 23"
"I can do the CosRx 23% without any issues."
"CosRx - Korean brand can be found on Amazon."
"I really like cos Rx, I could see the effects after one application."
#27
Derma E
4.3
(4)
"Honestly the Derma E vitamin C serum has worked wonders."
"I love Derma E vitamin C serum."
"I really like derma e’s vitamin c serum."
"I’ve been using Derma E vitamin C serum."
#28
Maelove
4.3
(4)
"I've been using the Maelove glow maker for about 2 years now."
"I like the Maelove glow maker!"
"I use Maelove Glow Maker."
"Maelove."
#29
Ole Henriksen
4.7
(3)
"I have been using the Olehenriksen Vitamin C Truth Serum for well over 5 years."
"The product I’ve tried that I’ve found brightened my skin the most is the Ole Henriksen truth serum."
"Ole Henriksen Truth Serum 42-56$/ounce."
#30
IS Clinical
4.7
(3)
"I really like IS Clinical Pro Heal Serum and their GenexC serum."
"ISclinical pro heal serum 🤌🏼"
"I really like is Clinical Pro-heal and their GenexC serum."
#31
TruSkin
4.7
(3)
"TruSkin and Olay are really great."
"TruSkin Vit C Serum has been working well for me the past two years."
"# TruSkin and CeraVe are really great."
#32
Plum
4.3
(3)
"I liked Plum, Foxtale and Minimalist 16 pc."
"I have tried Plum one and its really nice."
"I have tried plum It did gave me visible results."
#33
Summer Fridays
4.3
(3)
"This is the only one I've stuck to!"
"At Sephora - Summer Fridays cc me"
"It’s pricy but I really like the summer fridays cc me serum."
#34
Obagi
4.3
(3)
"I love Obagi – they have three options: 10%, 15% and 20%."
"I knew it was radically better."
"Just got the Obagi c serum from Marshall’s. Scared to try!"
#35
Clinique
4.0
(3)
"I personally like the Clinique Fresh pressed vitamin c."
"A little pricey but I like the Clinique Fresh pressed vitamin c."
"Clinique Fresh pressed vitamin c."
#36
Cos de Baha
5.0
(2)
"Cheap and great serum that ive used multiple times because it also has ferrulic in it."
"I love the added benefit of MSM."
#37
Dermafirm
5.0
(2)
"I love using dermafirm cicaa c serum. But ofc the serums depends on the needs."
"Dermafirm Cicaa C Serum, it has Niacinamide and 70% centella asiatica."
#38
Vichy
5.0
(2)
"Saw a major difference within a few weeks."
"It worked better than any other vitamin c serum."
#39
Caudalie
5.0
(2)
"Caudalie vinoperfect serum is better than vitamin C and is sun-safe."
"I’d recommend Caudalie’s vinoperfect serum. I found it helped brighten my skin way more than any vitamin c serum I tried."
#40
Alto Advanced
5.0
(2)
"Alto advanced is far superior to revision vitamin c IMO!!"
"Alto Advanced is the GOAT for me."
#41
Revision
4.5
(2)
"I have bought it again and again and I love the formula"
"I like anything with THD."
#42
Rohto
4.5
(2)
"Japanese brand: rohto melano cc is amazing."
"I use the Rohto Melano CC and so far I have not experienced any breakout and it works well."
#43
Strivectin
4.5
(2)
"I like the Strivectin Vit C sunscreen."
#44
L'Oreal
4.5
(2)
"Loreals works awesome for me and every other vitamin c has broken me out."
"I like the L’Oréal one."
#45
Eclat
4.5
(2)
"I love Eclat one, it is really great."
"Eclat worked for me and there are plenty of influencers with a code."
#46
Educated Mess
4.5
(2)
"My absolute favorite vitamin C."
"I’ve been using Educated Mess Golden Hour for a couple of weeks and I like it so far."
#47
Allies of Skin
4.5
(2)
"Allies of skin 35% vitamin c"
"I’ve been using the Obagi 20% serum for years and have been mostly underwhelmed."
#48
Prequel
4.5
(2)
"I just ordered my second bottle"
"Prequel for me."
#49
Peter Thomas Roth
4.0
(2)
"The Peter Thomas Roth one is amazing!"
"Peter Thomas Roth. My MIL usually stocks me up in skin care."
#50
Dear Klairs
4.0
(2)
"I really like the one by Klairs."
"Has anyone used the Dear klairs one?"
#51
Garnier
4.0
(2)
"I like the garnier vitamin C serum cream. I use it daily in the morning. It has spf."
"I’ve been using the garnier one and loving it so far"
#52
Alumier
5.0
(1)
"I sell the Alumier Vit C and E at my clinic."
#53
Beauty of Joseon
5.0
(1)
"Beauty of joseon centella+vit c is sooo good for hyperpigmentation."
#54
Artistry
5.0
(1)
"Artistry Vitamin Serum is my go and it helps with eye wrinkles which is great."
#55
AllSkin Brands
5.0
(1)
"AllSkin Brands classic C Serum is my go to and favorite."
#56
Turmeric Vitamin C Serum
5.0
(1)
"The one that noticeably stands out for me is this Turmeric Vitamin C Serum."
#57
Image
5.0
(1)
"Image"
#58
Skin Functional
4.0
(1)
"Serum from Skin Functional which is very affordable."
#59
Melano
4.0
(1)
"I'd u can get ur hands on J beauty, pls do try Melano."
#60
Tanexamic
4.0
(1)
"I would definitely try the tanexamic, after discovering it it’s definitely been a favorite of mine and have seen good results with it."
#61
Cipla
3.0
(1)
"Cipla VC 15 - decent product for oily skin."
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