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The Best Vitamin C Serums for Bright, Healthy Skin

Jenna Rosenstein 8/16/2021
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  • Slide 1 of 14: Cleansing and moisturizing might be the backbone of any good skincare routine—but a great one begins with the application of a vitamin C serum. The ultra-popular antioxidant protects skin from UV damage, stimulates collagen production, and lifts away dark spots, revealing glowy, bright skin. Vitamin C derivatives in skincare can be notoriously finicky, and not just any ordinary serum will deliver the kind of results you're after. The 13 serums ahead are the best of the best, with formulas beloved my dermatologists, skincare experts, and beauty editors alike. Ahead, pick your new favorite vitamin C serum to apply each and every morning.
  • Slide 2 of 14: $166.00Shop NowWhen we polled our panel of dermatologists for the Anti-Aging Awards, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic consistently came up as one of the must-haves for firmer, more radiant skin. The combo of vitamins and ferulic acid instantly gives skin back its glow.
  • Slide 3 of 14: $19.99Shop NowThousands of positive Amazon reviews all come to one conclusion: this is the best vitamin C serum you can get with two-day delivery and for less than $20 bucks.
  • Slide 4 of 14: $29.99Shop NowL’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Vitamin C Concentrate eradicates dullness with a potent dose of with vitamin C. (The airtight tube and waterless formula ensures that this finicky ingredient stays stable.)
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  • Slide 5 of 14: $80.00Shop NowThis isn't exactly a serum but not quite a cream. The unique fragrance-free formula feels like a plush gel with tiny granules of encapsulated L-Ascorbic acid that instantly absorb right into skin. Paired with EGCG (the active in green tea), squalane, and exfoliating tartaric acid, this genius formula will deliver brighter, smoother skin faster than most other vitamin c products out there.
  • Slide 6 of 14: $21.33Shop NowThis vitamin c serum is housed in squishy capsules that deliver the perfect dose of the skin-brightening ingredient. Just pop open the capsule and press it onto your skin.
  • Slide 7 of 14: $66.00Shop NowThis serum absorbs quickly and has a citrusy scent, unlike a lot of other potent vitamin c serums. We love layering it before makeup in the morning.
  • Slide 8 of 14: $18.11Shop NowThis vitamin-packed serum also contains cermaides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin b5 to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and healthy in addition to boosting your natural glow.
  • Slide 9 of 14: $63.99Shop NowUse this once a day for a week and tell us your skin doesn't look fresh and plump like you just got a facial.
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  • Slide 10 of 14: $88.00Shop NowVitamin c is supported by 10% AHA fruit acids to help gently exfoliate in this natural serum, boosting the skin-glowing results.
  • Slide 11 of 14: $91.00Shop NowBe sure to pat this vitamin c serum around your eyes and mouth to visibly soften fine lines and crow's feet.
  • Slide 12 of 14: $49.00Shop NowThis serum has the best possible blend of ingredients to deliver your glowiest skin ever. Pure pineapple juice— a natural source of vitamin C— is combined with exfoliating AHAs and bromelain enzymes to retexturize dull and spotty skin. It's non-irritating, though, thanks to the chamomile and skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.
  • Slide 13 of 14: $22.00Shop NowMix two drops of this concentrated vitamin c booster in your favorite skincare products, then go about your routine as usual.
  • Slide 14 of 14: $133.00Shop NowThis elixir is potent—so a little goes a long way. Pat this on in the morning when you're ready for serious, derm-level skin-smoothing results from your own bathroom counter.
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Cleansing and moisturizing might be the backbone of any good skincare routine—but a great one begins with the application of a vitamin C serum. The ultra-popular antioxidant protects skin from UV damage, stimulates collagen production, and lifts away dark spots, revealing glowy, bright skin. Vitamin C derivatives in skincare can be notoriously finicky, and not just any ordinary serum will deliver the kind of results you're after. The 13 serums ahead are the best of the best, with formulas beloved my dermatologists, skincare experts, and beauty editors alike. Ahead, pick your new favorite vitamin C serum to apply each and every morning.

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2/14 SLIDES © SkinCeuticals

1) C E Ferulic

$166.00

Shop Now

When we polled our panel of dermatologists for the Anti-Aging Awards, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic consistently came up as one of the must-haves for firmer, more radiant skin. The combo of vitamins and ferulic acid instantly gives skin back its glow.

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3/14 SLIDES © amazon.com

2) TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face

$19.99

Shop Now

Thousands of positive Amazon reviews all come to one conclusion: this is the best vitamin C serum you can get with two-day delivery and for less than $20 bucks.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
4/14 SLIDES © L 'Oréal Paris

3) 10% Pure Vitamin C Serum

$29.99

Shop Now

L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 10% Pure Vitamin C Concentrate eradicates dullness with a potent dose of with vitamin C. (The airtight tube and waterless formula ensures that this finicky ingredient stays stable.)

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4) Universal C Skin Refiner

$80.00

Shop Now

This isn't exactly a serum but not quite a cream. The unique fragrance-free formula feels like a plush gel with tiny granules of encapsulated L-Ascorbic acid that instantly absorb right into skin. Paired with EGCG (the active in green tea), squalane, and exfoliating tartaric acid, this genius formula will deliver brighter, smoother skin faster than most other vitamin c products out there.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
6/14 SLIDES © amazon.com

5) Rapid Tone Repair Brightening 20% Vitamin C Serum Capsules

$21.33

Shop Now

This vitamin c serum is housed in squishy capsules that deliver the perfect dose of the skin-brightening ingredient. Just pop open the capsule and press it onto your skin.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
7/14 SLIDES © sephora.com

6) Truth Serum

$66.00

Shop Now

This serum absorbs quickly and has a citrusy scent, unlike a lot of other potent vitamin c serums. We love layering it before makeup in the morning.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
8/14 SLIDES © amazon.com

7) Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

$18.11

Shop Now

This vitamin-packed serum also contains cermaides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin b5 to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and healthy in addition to boosting your natural glow.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
9/14 SLIDES © sephora.com

8) C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

$63.99

Shop Now

Use this once a day for a week and tell us your skin doesn't look fresh and plump like you just got a facial.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
Slideshow continues on the next slide
10/14 SLIDES © sephora.com

9) Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA

$88.00

Shop Now

Vitamin c is supported by 10% AHA fruit acids to help gently exfoliate in this natural serum, boosting the skin-glowing results.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
11/14 SLIDES © sephora.com

10) Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum

$91.00

Shop Now

Be sure to pat this vitamin c serum around your eyes and mouth to visibly soften fine lines and crow's feet.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
12/14 SLIDES © sephora.com

11) Pineapple-C Brightening Serum

$49.00

Shop Now

This serum has the best possible blend of ingredients to deliver your glowiest skin ever. Pure pineapple juice— a natural source of vitamin C— is combined with exfoliating AHAs and bromelain enzymes to retexturize dull and spotty skin. It's non-irritating, though, thanks to the chamomile and skin-plumping hyaluronic acid.

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12) Fresh Pressed Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10%

$22.00

Shop Now

Mix two drops of this concentrated vitamin c booster in your favorite skincare products, then go about your routine as usual.

Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.
14/14 SLIDES © dermstore.com

13) Obagi System Professional-C 20% Vitamin C Serum

$133.00

Shop Now

This elixir is potent—so a little goes a long way. Pat this on in the morning when you're ready for serious, derm-level skin-smoothing results from your own bathroom counter.

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