Has your skin gotten its daily dose of vitamin C? Here's a better option than dunking your head in a vat of orange juice. (Amazon)(Amazon)
The cold winter air can make our skin red, dry and dull. That's why adding a good vitamin C serum to your skin care routine is crucial — studies show that vitamin C can improve the appearance of wrinkles, protect your skin against UV damage and brighten your complexion. That's a win-win-win. And nope, you don't have to spend big: the fan-favorite Eclat Skincare Organic Vitamin C Serum is on sale at Amazon for just $6.
Over 29,000 Amazon shoppers love using this serum to help lighten dark spots and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
This multitasker aims to fade fine lines and wrinkles, lighten dark spots, hydrate skin and make large pores appear smaller.
"RoC is always a winner," said one loyal fan. "This is the best serum I have used. It makes your skin feel great. Best yet, it has made a great difference in my skin texture — smoother and smaller pores. I can't say enough good things. Don't be afraid to use it."
While there's certainly no shortage of skin care products that claim to tackle dark spots and fine lines, you'd be hard-pressed to find one like this serum for 6 bucks — the lowest price it's been in a while. So consider it a steal, since quality beauty buys, including the best vitamin C serums, can cost upwards of $50 or even $100 these days.
The magic in this serum is the concentration of vitamin C. Many other serums contain 15%, which isn't enough to make a difference, or 22%, which can be more irritating than beneficial. This formula is sitting pretty at 20%, so it's effective without being overpowering, especially on sensitive skin. It's also packed with botanical goodies like aloe vera juice, witch hazel and jojoba oil, plus hydrating hyaluronic acid.
This serum has over 29,000 five-star fans. If you're battling dark spots — whether caused by the sun, aging or acne — some rave reviewers say this can help lighten them. More than 40,000 bottles have been bought in the last month alone.
One shopper on their third bottle said: "This is good stuff. I wanted something that would fade out my age spots and even my skin tone. Although it isn't instant, I can see that they are gradually fading, and — most important — I don't have any skin irritation. I have tried other things advertised to fade spots and even out complexion, particularly ones with various percentages of retinol, and they all caused irritation. This is gentle but effective, and very inexpensive, compared to other things I've tried."
"I am still pimple prone [in my] mid-40s and I scar relatively easily," explained another fan. "I was dealing with a few stubborn dark spots and some pretty annoying pores when I came across this serum... Well, nearly a month later and I have stopped wearing foundation daily because I no longer feel I need it! And my face is so crazy soft and smooth! I recently ordered my second bottle so I can keep this going."
"Is this a joke? I used this once — once — before bed ... washed my face, applied this serum and finally applied my normal moisturizer and retinol," said a happy shopper. "I woke up absolutely glowing, to the point that people were complimenting me ... My skin is so soft and radiant, I'm terrified that people will catch on to this and it'll run out of stock. How is it possible that a serum could do this? Mind blown."
Those sensitive to fragrances may want to take note — though many call the scent of this product "pleasant" and say it's light or barely there, others aren't huge fans. "It makes your skin glow, and it doesn't get sticky, but the scent is a bit weird," said one reviewer.
Another agreed: "Clearer and brighter skin for sure. Yes, the scent isn't pleasant, but that's not important to me. You only need to use a little."
Vitamin C is great for the morning. But at night? Check out this highly rated retinol serum:
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
