A nighttime facial oil serum that combines a vitamin C derivative with antioxidants and a blend of plant oils, designed to brighten, firm and hydrate the skin.
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4 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Dry, irritated skin is the first thing this vitamin C oil seems to fix: it layers over a retinoid, softens the sting and leaves a plump, glowy finish by morning. The gurus who reviewed it call it lightweight enough to disappear, and quick on dark spots. The one caveat is that it's pricey, so it suits those wanting a night-time brightener.
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“If you're impatient and want the glow up, want to fade hyperpigmentation, and want to boost collagen, this will do it for you.”
Mad About Skin, watch at 14:21
“And also if you want your skin, there have been a lot of studies that have been shown that if you have for example melasma, it's good to use vitamin C twice a day.”
Skin Obsessed Mary, watch at 34:03
“On the nights that I'm not using my retinoid I reach for this one here just for the extra anti-aging benefits and the skin brightening benefits.”
Dr Alexis Stephens, watch at 8:45
“I've also recently learned by combining this with the retinoid actually increases the effectiveness of the vitamin A so that's a bonus.”
Skin Obsessed Mary, watch at 6:50
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A nighttime facial oil serum that combines a vitamin C derivative with antioxidants and a blend of plant oils, designed to brighten, firm and hydrate the skin.
Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.
Allies of Skin CE15 Brightening & Firming Oil holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected.
Allies of Skin CE15 Brightening & Firming Oil is generally suited to mature skin.
In their reviews, experts say Allies of Skin CE15 Brightening & Firming Oil is good for dark spots and post-acne marks (1 expert), melasma (1 expert), dull skin (1 expert) and calming retinoid irritation (1 expert).
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