Here's a bright idea — infuse your beauty routine with some vitamin C, Bethenny Frankel style! (Getty Images)(Getty Images)
When Bethenny Frankel recommends a skincare product, people listen. The sassy former RHONY star (that's Real Housewives of New York City, for the uninitiated) has become a bit of a beauty maven in recent years. We highly recommend you follow her on Instagram and TikTok, where the 54-year-old has shared a bunch of her must-have products. One such product: Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Facial Serum, an anti-aging, dark spot-reducing wonder. Right now, you can nab it at Amazon for just $15, down from $30 (50% off!).
Since we lose moisture and elasticity as we age, the humectant hyaluronic acid, an ingredient that binds to water, is key to any quality anti-aging skin care regimen. It can hold a whopping 1,000 times its weight in water.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better hyaluronic acid serum than this award-winning version from Grace & Stella, especially while it's 50% off.
'Tis the season for sniffles and sneezes, and if you need to check a loved one's temperature, this No. 1 bestseller makes it a cinch. Rather than getting germs all over one that goes under the tongue, simply point this one at their forehead and it'll give you a reading in moments. True to its name, it's a great option for fussy babies and kids, but can be used on adults too. At over 45% off, this is the best price we've seen it on sale for aside from Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
"Our school used these during the Covid pandemic," shared a buyer. "We use it not only for ourselves, but we have a two-year-old grandson who can be a handful when trying to take his temperature. This works great with him. Very simple, quick and accurate."
Keep those pearly whites, well, pearly and white with this No. 1 bestselling electric toothbrush. It provides 40,000 vibrations per minute to kick plaque to the curb, and you'll get eight brush heads included — enough to last 2½ years!
At over 35% off, our price trackers tell us this within about $6 of its all-time lowest price. Be sure to check out our roundup of the best electric toothbrushes — where it was named the best overall pick — for more.
A trusty pair of leggings belongs in every wardrobe, and these Amazon bestsellers are currently down to their lowest price of all time at over 45% off. The soft, stretchy fabric will keep you comfy all day, while the high-waisted design offers support without feeling too constricting.
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This is an Amazon No. 1 bestseller because it's just such a darn good product. Is this the lowest we've ever seen it for? No. But at 40% off, it's still a great deal for something that'll save your clothes when your toiletry bottles stage a mutiny. Even better, it's a space-saver when you've checked into your hotel or Airbnb and find out your only counter space is a pedestal sink.
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At 40% off, this is one of the best prices I've seen all year; it rarely dips lower outside of Prime Day and Black Friday.
This serum contains a high concentration of Vitamin C along with tripeptides and green tea extract to help restore skin to its youthful, glowy best. It has quite a few fans too, including Bethenny Frankel, who's raved about it on social media a few times.
"I don't drink my orange juice, but I put vitamin C serum on every day," she said. "It's great for year-round daytime [wear], a facialist told me that ... [it's] hydrating, plumping, brightening."
When you consider how much quality skincare can cost these days — e.g., $81 for this vitamin C serum from Sunday Riley, which actually contains a smaller concentration of the vitamin than Bliss Bright Idea at the same 1-ounce size — snapping up this refreshingly affordable option is an absolute no-brainer.
Bethenny's been a fan of this brand from way back. "Bliss was the first spa chain that I can remember, and now they can reach everyone. I always remembered that Bliss products were amazing ... I love [the] entire Bliss Vitamin C skin-care range," she told People. She loves it so much that she couldn't resist waxing poetic about the benefits of the Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Facial Serum in a specially dedicated video:
"I'm a vitamin C girl," Bethenny shared in the video. "I don't drink my orange juice, but I put vitamin C serum on every day." Her standby serum? Bliss Bright Idea, of course. "It's great for year-round daytime [wear] ... [Bright Idea is] hydrating, plumping, brightening. ... Not all vitamin C is created equal!"
In yet another video, where Frankel rounded up her top vitamin C products, she included Bliss Bright Idea as well, noting that the serum contains "20% vitamin C, which is very good — you want good vitamin C concentration." And that's what you get with Bliss Bright Idea. Thanks to its high concentration of vitamin C, you're getting a serum that works hard to brighten your skin, reduce the look of dark spots and restore a tired 'dermis to a more glowy, balanced complexion.
The formula's patented tripeptides elevate and protect your natural collagen, a protein that is one of the main building blocks of skin. This protein keeps skin from sagging and gives it a more youthful look. Green tea extract is also included to provide a skin-loving boost of antioxidants. The ingredients are whipped together into one potent serum that boosts skin elasticity to create a visibly firmer exterior.
More than 5,700 Amazon shoppers have given Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Facial Serum a five-star rating, with many highlighting the pleasant scent and texture of the serum as well as the positive effects on skin after use.
"This product feels wonderful going on, spreads easy and really evens and brightens my skin," one reviewer wrote, adding, "Other products go on nicely over the top." Another shared, "After a few weeks of using twice daily, I noticed the dark spots in my face have lightened."
"By far the best [vitamin C serum] I’ve ever used," said this shopper. "Leaves my skin so hydrated and smooth whether I use it during the day or at night. If I wake up with plump, moisturized skin I know the product is doing its job!"
"I've been using this product for quite some time and am very happy with the results," said another regular user. "Feels great going on, smooths fine lines, a little goes a long way, and smells terrific, too."
Some reviewers advised that it does have a light citrus scent and while some like it, others may not.
A fan of Bliss products said: "It could be overpowering for someone sensitive to scents."
"My skin has definitely improved since I added it to my routine," added another, who also shared one caveat about the texture: "If I do have one issue with it it’s that it does go on a little sticky, but I use a hand fan to dry it and then follow up with a moisturizer."
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.