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Vitamin C Complex Serum.

Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
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About this product

An affordable vitamin C serum from Naturium using a gentler, non-L-ascorbic-acid form of vitamin C to brighten and even tone for sensitive skin.

Best for

Sensitive skin
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The Guru Index verdict

78%

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What the gurus are saying

Gurus consistently praise this serum for being well-formulated, hydrating, and genuinely affordable without feeling cheap. The blend of stabilized vitamin C forms (L-ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate) plus glutathione is seen as effective for brightening and evening skin tone, particularly appealing to those with sensitive skin who can't handle pure L-ascorbic acid. The texture and airtight pump delivery are recurring strengths. No meaningful criticism emerged across reviews.
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Key actives & flags

Vitamin CHyaluronic acidVitamin EFragrance-freeAlcohol-free

Full ingredients

Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Betaglucan, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Algin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Gold, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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"Naturium, which is very good for those with dry, dehydrated skin. Very hydrating. I love that airtight pump product, and it's probably my favorite product in the Naturium line."
All 3 takes from Dr. Daniel Sugai
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"Naturium, which is very good for those with dry, dehydrated skin. Very hydrating. I love that airtight pump product, and it's probably my favorite product in the Naturium line."
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"I've had success with those light freckles being lightened by vitamin C serums. And I always say use it in the morning. You can use it at night, but it does boost the sun protection abilities of sunscreen. So I always say apply it in the morning and then apply your sunscreen after that to protect your skin from oxidative stress you might get from sunlight and pollution."
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"You can do something very affordable like Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum that comes in a nice airtight pump, has a stable vitamin C with some gold and glutathione. I love the texture of this and you can find it at Target, Amazon, online."
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"Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum delivers that brightening antioxidant protection with a blend of multiple stabilized vitamin C derivatives, making it a little bit gentler than pure L-ascorbic acid. But this one's still effective. It's going to help even out dull, uneven skin tone, support that collagen production, which is going to be ideal for that 40s and going into menopause skin that has lost some of its glow. I think it's perfect for your everyday vitamin C, especially if you have sensitive or redness-prone skin that can't tolerate the OG L-ascorbic acid serums. The key ingredient is a stable L-ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate, as well as glycerin."
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"I tried the Vitamin C Complex Serum from Naturium which also had pretty good results. It contains L ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate."
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"There are amazing Vitamin C serums around nowadays. Naturium is one of them. I cannot deny their antioxidant effects. If I dedicate myself to these things a few times a week, I'm going to be fine. I'm going to age gracefully."
All 2 takes from James Welsh
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"There are amazing Vitamin C serums around nowadays. Naturium is one of them. I cannot deny their antioxidant effects. If I dedicate myself to these things a few times a week, I'm going to be fine. I'm going to age gracefully."
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"The Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum is one of their best sellers, a great serum. It's 22 pounds for 30 milliliters, which I would say is a below standard price for a 30 milliliter serum. The Ordinary of course you're never going to beat their prices, but if you are after a well-formulated serum with every stable form of vitamin C, this is a really, really nice one to go for. With other vitamin C serums I've used in the past, they almost felt a little bit stingy and wet. This doesn't feel like that. This feels like a nice hydrating serum, and you wouldn't think you're using an active."
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"I love the fact that Naturium haven't decided to price gouge on this. One of the first brands to use glutathione alongside vitamin C and you can get this for twenty dollars, so it's super affordable. Really well formulated for the price point that you're paying. I think it takes that vitamin C, so kicks it up a notch with a little dose of that additional glutathione which will definitely work in super short periods of time on discoloration and hyperpigmentation."
All 2 takes from Mad About Skin
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"I love the fact that Naturium haven't decided to price gouge on this. One of the first brands to use glutathione alongside vitamin C and you can get this for twenty dollars, so it's super affordable. Really well formulated for the price point that you're paying. I think it takes that vitamin C, so kicks it up a notch with a little dose of that additional glutathione which will definitely work in super short periods of time on discoloration and hyperpigmentation."
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"The Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum has glutathione alongside vitamin C. It's easier to access, particularly if you're shopping from Canada or the States. You can now get it from Space NK here in the UK. It offers a more accessible glutathione option while still keeping it super affordable and drugstore. This is the one I go for, but it's a great option if you're struggling to find other products."
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