Vitamin C Serum reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 372 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 78 posts to rank the best Vitamin C Serum brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction, r/Sephora, r/SkincareAddictionLux. Top-rated brands include SkinCeuticals (4.9/5), Timeless (4.4/5), Sunday Riley (4.4/5).

Stats

Reviews372

Subreddits25

Posts78

Brands63

Products58

Top communities

r/IndianSkincareAddicts49 r/30PlusSkinCare47 r/SkincareAddiction35 r/Sephora35 r/SkincareAddictionLux31

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SkinCeuticals

4.9

(28)

"Skinceuticals has been the gold standard for this because the literally owned the patent on this formulation"

"SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic"

"Outside of Sephora but the Skinceuticals C E ferulic is my holy grail"

"I’m trying the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic next. Extremely expensive and not available at Sephora, but that’s what I’ve heard works the best."

"Which is the best but $180. a bottle."

"SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic is a gold standard if you want something potent."

"Ce ferulic or silymarin from skinceuticals."

"I think the ‘best’ is considered to be skinceuticals."

"I’ve been using Skinceuticals CE Ferulic for years and like it a lot."

"Objectively, it is C E Ferulic."

Timeless

4.4

(24)

"I really like the timeless vitamin c serum. It does brighten my skin."

"The Timeless 20% is my go-to, and I absolutely see results."

"Timeless 20% vitamin C, hands down."

"Love Timeless!"

"Timeless. Comes in 10% and 20%."

"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"

Sunday Riley

4.4

(20)

"Sunday Riley has been the best I’ve tried"

"Sunday riley- once you start to use you will lose all ur money coz you cant downgrade!"

"Try the sunday riley, i feel my skin is so muhc brighter after 1 week."

"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."

"Have worked the best for me :)"

"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."

"Typically get sunday riley but just tried belief vitamin c drops and really like it!"

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"

Melano CC

4.6

(17)

"I highly suggest Melano CC."

"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."

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."

Minimalist

4.3

(16)

"Everyone is recommending Minimalist"

"I've been using the Minimalist 10% Vitamin C serum since March and it has changed my skin for the better."

"The minimalist one is VERY GOOD."

"The minimalist vit c worked the best for me."

"Minimalist vitamin C 16 percent"

"Minimalist 10% or 16% vitamin C serum."

"Good vitamin C is really hard to find and the good ones are hella expensive. I'd recommend to try Minimalist 10% vitamin and see how it goes."

"Minimalist is better than most Indian brands, though not the best. There are two variants of Minimalist Vitamin C. 16% and 10%, I would recommend getting the 10% one because it has PHA."

"Minimalist 16℅ works great for me, absolutely no stinging or burning sensation after shaving and I use tret nightly."

"From my personal experience of using minimalist 10% Vitamin C serum for 1.5 years, I'd recommend that."

CeraVe

4.2

(14)

"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!"

"I picked the cerave one because it wasn't in a dropper and it had really great reviews"

"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."

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

Geek & Gorgeous

4.8

(9)

"Geek and gorgeous is an excellent alternative to skinceutical and even at a better price point than timeless without the risk of ethoxydiglycol."

"Geek & Gorgeous!"

"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."

#11

La Roche-Posay

4.2

(10)

"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 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."

"I would recommend 3-o ethyl ascorbic acid for sensitive skin."

#12

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."

#13

Vanicream

4.4

(9)

"Vanicream is a great choice for sensitive skin since it's fragrance-free and gentle."

"I haven’t tried the others, but I love the Vanicream vitamin c."

"Vanicream vitamin c is great for sensitive skin"

"I love Vanicream’s"

"It is a good price AND a pump!"

"Lots of great affordable options that may not have that smell are Vanicream."

"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."

#14

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."

#15

Paula's Choice

4.5

(8)

"Paula’s Choice!"

"I can feel my skin gets brighter and smoother!"

"I second Paula’s choice!"

"I love Paula’s choice"

"I really like the Paula’s Choice one and the Sunday Riley one."

"Paula’s Choice"

"Paula’s Choice C15 is 15% pure AA."

"I like Paula’s Choice or Dr Dennis Gross!"

#16

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."

#17

Deconstruct

4.3

(7)

"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."

"For vit c go for deconstruct"

"Give Deconstruct Vitamin C Serum a try."

"It's very light weight and non-sticky."

"Deconstruct Vitamin C serum - 10% beginner friendly serum."

#18

TruSkin

4.8

(6)

"This one from amazon works for me."

"I have been using this serum for two weeks now…. The spots are nearly gone."

"TruSkin and Olay are really great."

"It's lightweight and has my dry skin looking bright."

"TruSkin Vit C Serum has been working well for me the past two years."

"# TruSkin and CeraVe are really great."

#19

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."

#20

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."

#21

Rohto

4.8

(5)

"For an all over glow with daily application, plus their concentrated tube for spot application on hyper pigmentation areas."

"I am using the Rohto Melano CC. Honestly, when I added this into my Hada Labo routine, it was a total game changer."

"Melano cc!! it’s a japanese staple"

"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."

#22

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."

#23

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."

#24

Ole Henriksen

4.6

(5)

"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."

"I love the Ole Henrikson vitamin C line."

"Ole Hendrickson"

"Ole Henriksen Truth Serum 42-56$/ounce."

#25

Drunk Elephant

4.4

(5)

"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."

"My second choice would be DRUNK ELEPHANT. You mix the vit c powder into the serum after you purchase so you have a fresh serum."

"Drunk elephant c firma is great."

"I like Drunk Elephant quite a bit."

#26

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."

#27

3.7

4.5

(2)

"Loreals works awesome for me and every other vitamin c has broken me out."

"I like the L’Oréal one."

#49

3.5

(2)

"DDG is the only vitamin C product at Sephora that’s made a difference for my skin."

"I like the DDG one. But I also find it very dewy on me."

#60

Good Molecules

4.0

(1)

"Good molecules - comes in a yellow tube."

#61

Paula’s Choice

4.0

(1)

"Paula’s choice has a good one that comes in an opaque bottle."

#62

Glow Recipe

4.0

(1)

"I’ve used and had no issues with and would use again: glow recipe guava"

#63

Drmtlgy

4.0

(1)

"Drmtlgy has a good dupe for skinceuticals."

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