
About this product
An affordable vitamin C serum formulated with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (THD ascorbate), ceramides, and glycerin, designed to brighten skin and support the skin barrier while remaining gentle for sensitive skin types.
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✓Approved · 79%What the gurus are saying
Experts consistently found this serum delivers brightening and antioxidant benefits at a drugstore price, with particular praise for how the THD ascorbate form sits gentler on reactive and rosacea-prone skin than pure ascorbic acid. The serum absorbs as a lightweight, hydrating layer that works well under sunscreen in the morning, and the ceramides help reinforce the skin barrier. One reviewer noted the formula is not the most elegant and the ingredient data thinner than some alternatives, but those with sensitive skin appear to tolerate it well; anyone prone to comedones may want to patch-test first given the watery texture.
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Full ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Diisooctyl Succinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Carnosine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Ceramide AS, Phytosterols, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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