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The result is a more even tone, firmer skin, and a smoother, softer look and feel.

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It also contains vitamins C and E, as well as niacinamide to control oil production.

“It gives glass-like skin and never feels greasy or slimy.”

It’s also great for combination skin.

SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3 white bottle with white pump cap on light gray background

It’s mild enough to use twice a day for even more noticeable results (over time).

Paired with purslane and acetyl glucosaminetwo soothing antioxidantsit basically acts like a blurring primer in a bottle.

We love it so much that it’s even been featured inAllure Beauty Box.

Merit Great Skin Instant Glow Serum in frosted clear bottle with gold lid

Commerce writer Jennifer Hussein fell in love with the formula when she tried it out before launch.

Best with Vitamin C:Lancome Renergie H.C.F.

Triple Serum

Lancome

Lancome Renergie H.C.F.

Clear jar of Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream with white cap on light gray background

Triple Serum

Why We Love It:Lancome’s Renergie H.C.F.

This serum is a multitasking triple threat that picked up aBest of Beauty Awardin 2022.

Did we mention that it won a 2022 Best of Beauty Award?

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Niacinamide Dark Spot Serum blue bottle with white label and top on light grey background

What does niacinamide do?

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Paula’s Choice Clinical Niacinamide 20% Treatment purple bottle with white dropper cap

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A beauty product is a personal purchase.

Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if its never been tested on curls?

Alastin Restorative Skin Complex in clear bottle with silver cap on light gray background

La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Dark Spot Corrector Serum purple bottle with white dropper cap on light gray background

Dr. Idriss Major Fade Hyper Serum slim purple tube on light gray background

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops pink teardrop shaped bottle on light gray background

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum in purple bottle with white pump

Eau Thermale Avène RetrinAL Advanced Correcting Serum in amber bottle with white cap

Lancôme Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum in gradient purple and silver bottle

EltaMD UV Clear Sunscreen in white bottle with white pump

Hyper Skin Hyper Even Fade and Glow AHA Mask in soft peach tube with red cap

The Inkey List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum mini black and white bottle on light gray background