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There are endless creams, masks, and over-the-counter topicals spiked with the radiance-boosting antioxidant, so whyserumsspecifically?
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They contain high concentrations of the active brightening ingredient, also known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid.
Tester feedback:“This is probably in everyAllureeditor’s medicine cabinet,” says shopping market editorAngela Trakoshis.
Commerce editorSarah Hanagrees, adding “C E Ferulic helped reduce my spotty, all-over redness.”
Angela Trakoshis applying SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic.
Tester feedback:“I love Paulas Choice C15 Super Booster because it’s a no-B.S.
formula,” says Trakoshis.
Its so lightweight and silky and leaves my skin with a glowing look.
Angela Trakoshis applying Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster.
What I love about this serum is that its super lightweight and feels very liquidy, which I like.
It doesnt leave any weird residue or stickiness behind.
Plus, the lightweight formula sinks in quickly without emitting any offputting smells or leaving behind a tacky texture.
Jen Hussein applying Dr. Loretta Repair Serum.
“Its intensive formula helps my skin shed discoloration and flakes to reveal my glowiest, bounciest complexion.”
“It absorbs easily and works well under other layers of skin-care products.”
L-ascorbic acid refines skin texture while salicylic acid gently exfoliates clogged poresmaking it ideal for those with oily skin.
Sarah Han applying Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum.
Since free radicals speed up signs of aging, vitamin C helps address fine lines they cause, too.
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Jen Hussein applying Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum.
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