Vit C for skin

[agapanthus1979]

Hi,
I'm thinking of adding a Vit C serum to my routine. It's a bloody minefield!
Could anyone recommend something effective but not too pricey?
Thanks,
Ags

this one by Garden of Wisdom

www.victoriahealth.com/product/Vitamin-C-Serum-23-Ferulic-Acid/12899

I love the Vi hy one. Can't remember its name massively long silly name. It's amazing.

I use the Melano CC anti-spot essence. I buy it from Japan on Ebay. It's pretty good, the tube is quite small but it goes a long way.

Ive just been looking at reviews and think I will go with the vit c one from The Ordinary. Gets good write ups and I like some of their other stuff.

Thanks everyone.
Which one Nico? They seem to do loads!

The Ordinary one I had was foul. Like rubbing wet grit into your skin. I think they now do different ones, but avoid the wet grit one!
I am on my third Vichy one and it has made a massive difference to my skin. I glow.

I am using and loving this moisturiser from Beauty Pie, have also enjoyed using this one Vichy

It was The Ordinary. VIt c 30% suspension in silicone I saw recommended.

Superdrug one is great

Urgh don't get the vit c from The Ordinary. I also found it to be like wet, stinging grit. Melano CC is infinitely better. And it goes further. And it doesn't make me look all shiny & oily.

Bodyshops vitamin C range is good too

Yeah the one from The Ordinary is awful

The ordinary silicone was specifically says it isn't gritty.

I have the gritty one from the ordinary and I have to admit I was abit like... what...is...this...shit but I love it now! Yes it's abit gritty but it melts into like a oil consistency which is lovely for night time!!

Try Ordinary first. Or you could dissolve a couple of soluable vitamin c tablets in a few drops of water and rub on dry clean skin. It will gently exfoliate and eventually brighten your skin.

I;ve got the drunk elephant one, but I don't love it, bit sticky. I'm about to start the Obagi vit c regime I think. Big gulp as it's pricey, but I'm 43, and reckon it's probably worth halting the sun damage now before I can see it too badly.

I like the gritty Ordinary one! I use it at night so no issues. Wash your hands after though or they go a delightful orange colour.

It’s worked wonders at reducing dark spots and evening out my skin tone.

I've tried loads of vitamin c serums, and none seem to particularly do anything for me except turn my fingers and pillow case orange

I’ve been using this and it’s doing ok with my acne prone skin.

Thanks again everyone.
Bought the Superdrug one to try. I like their skincare and the price is right!
Will try other recs if this doesn't suit.
Ags.

I realise you are fixed up now OP, but I make this vit C treatment, if you are interested later, or for anyone else. It appeared here originally, a couple of years ago.
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