What do you guys think about Vitamin C serums? Have you actually noticed a difference in your skin? Which brands have worked for you? Skin specialists and dermatologists always talk about how essential they are for brightening and antioxidant protection. Personally, I find that prescription Azelaic acid handles all those concerns and then some. I’m curious about your experiences though.
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I’m with you; Azelaic acid is better for most issues, except for anti-aging where Vitamin C really shines. To get those benefits, I use ethyl Ascorbic acid since I’m not a fan of L-Ascorbic acid. I’d suggest the Minimalist 10% or 16% serums if you want to try 3-o Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.
Huge fan. Things like UV rays, pollution, and inflammation create free radicals that age and damage our complexion through oxidation. Using an antioxidant like Vitamin C is great for neutralizing those effects and stopping more damage from happening.
I totally agree that Azelaic acid is way better than Vitamin C. I’ve never actually seen any benefits from Vitamin C serums myself, so I don’t bother with them. Sometimes I’ll use 3-o ethyl ascorbic acid just for the nice glow it provides, but L-AA has never done anything positive for me.
I eventually gave up on Vitamin C because it didn’t show results and was too harsh for my very sensitive skin, making my face even redder. I recently started using a 20% azelaic acid and niacinamide cream from Romania, and it’s been incredible. My redness has decreased significantly and my breakouts have almost stopped.
Personally, I’m a bigger fan of Azelaic acid. Every Vitamin C product I’ve tried either irritates my skin or oxidizes in my pores, making my sebaceous filaments look way darker and more obvious.
The green tea enzyme Vitamin C cream from Innisfree is fantastic! It’s very moisturizing and doesn’t cause any irritation. I definitely recommend it!
Vitamin C was my gateway into skincare. I picked one up at a French pharmacy while looking for a daily serum, and my skin texture improved in just a week. It might just suit my skin perfectly, but I’ll never stop using it. I take advice from Dr. Heather Rogers on Instagram; she claims that unless you’re treating a specific medical issue, you only really need five products: cleanser, Vitamin C, SPF, a retinoid or bakuchiol for turnover, and moisturizer. She suggests adding exfoliating acids later in life, like during perimenopause. I stick to that core routine but also include peptides and red light therapy. At 55, this has fixed my fine lines and sun spots so well that I don’t need foundation or Botox yet, so it’s definitely effective.
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I’ve actually seen better results using rosehip oils or Caudalie Vinopure than Vitamin C. On the flip side, Azelaic acid was awful for me—it just made my skin dry and irritated. By the way, is Retin-A considered an antioxidant?
Vitamin C didn’t work for me at all. Even the Skinceuticals one was too drying for my skin.
My skin just can’t handle it. It causes irritation, particularly around my mouth, even when I try to protect those spots first. I’ve experimented with various types and now just use the remaining product on my hands. While I can use Azelaic acid, I suspect it was increasing my redness. I’ve paused it to see if it’s the culprit or if it’s the niacinamide. I’ll reintroduce them one by one later to figure out which one is the issue.
I’m enjoying the Vitamin C from Prequel. Usually, Vitamin C serums cause me to break out, but this one hasn’t, and I’ve been using it daily for three weeks now.
I quit using Vitamin C because it kept staining my cuticles and nails orange, even if I washed my hands immediately after. Does anyone have a trick to prevent that?