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Best Vitamin C Serum?

If you guys had to choose your favorite Vitamin C serum that actually brightens the complexion, what would it be? I like ones that’s tingle a bit and have that scent of a typical Vitamin C serum.

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I just repurchased the Summer Friday Vitamin C serum. It’s the first one I’ve tried that has made a noticeable difference.

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I have that one right now and haven’t noticed a difference. I always revert back to Arcona’s Vitamin C serum.

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@Jason84 I've tried a few that had great results for brightening.  I've listed my favorite one first.

  1. Summer Fridays CC Me Vitamin C + Niacinamide Serum 1.0 oz/ 30 mL - milky texture, great absorption, layers well with other products
  2. Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA 1 oz/ 30 mL - a little too watery, great absorption 
  3. Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil 0.5 oz/ 15 mL - oil texture, does not absorb as well so difficult to layer with other products (unless you're applying this last)

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I've started using the  CLINIQUE Fresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10% 4 Count - 0.29 oz/ 8.5 mL after it was recommended to me. I like that the vit C powder and serum inside stay separate until you first start using it, so the product oxidation is minimal. I've had good brightening results, the price is reasonable, and I don't have to worry about it oxidizing before I can finish the container.

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Hi @Jason84,

My favorite Vitamin C serum is the Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL . It has a citrus, orange scent that I really like and used over time consistency, makes my skin look brighter.

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Ill go get sample of this one ☝️

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I’ll have to try this one out. I have loved all of the other Sunday Riley products but haven’t tried this one yet. Thanks for the recommendation.

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Just chiming in to vote for this as well. I noticed the most difference in brightening with this serum. And it does smell amazing, like the “soaring over California” ride at DisneyLand when you pass through the citrus grove 😁

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I really like the Drunk Elephant C-Firma serum. It does tingle a bit, though not too much, and has a lot of good ingredients beyond vitamin C. Also, I used to like the CosRX Triple C serum, which is a lot less expensive than the Drunk Elephant, but more watery and in less convenient packaging. 

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