Vitamin C serums… I’ve tried a few.
New to the rotation is this Lise Watier Sublimessence Brightening Vitamin C serum which has 20% ethyl ascorbic acid. This form of vitamin C is said to be more stable than others so some brands like to formulate with it. People also find it to be more gentle if they have sensitive skin, and I’ve noticed that my skin isn’t stinging the way that it normally does when I use a high concentration of vitamin C.
The texture is what you would expect from a serum. It’s not as thin as some but it does absorb quickly and moisturizer or sunscreen glide on afterwards. There’s a slight tackiness sometimes but the moisturizer on top really takes care of that.
The best time to use it: daytime, under sunscreen. Save your nights for your other skincare actives like retinol. Vitamin C can be brightening and can also stimulate collagen which then makes your skin look more plump and bouncy. It’s a good place to start if you’re already using sunscreen and want to add something else to your skincare routine.
Other vitamin c serums with Ethyl Ascorbic Acid: Boscia and Heavy C from XO Treatment Room.
