A vitamin C serum is one of the easiest ways to give dull skin more glow. It works best when you choose a good formula, apply it at the right step and store it properly.
What a vitamin C serum does
- Brightens a dull-looking complexion
- Helps fade the look of dark spots over time
- Supports collagen for smoother-looking skin
What to look for
- A form of vitamin C that stays stable. Pure vitamin C breaks down quickly. Vitamin C derivatives are made to last longer in the bottle.
- Supporting ingredients. Niacinamide helps even skin tone, and hyaluronic acid keeps skin hydrated.
- A dark, closed bottle. Light, heat and air weaken vitamin C.
When and how to apply it
- Cleanse your face, for example with Glow Facial Wash.
- Apply a pea-size amount of serum to clean skin.
- Follow with your moisturizer.
- In the morning, always finish with sunscreen. Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen every day while you use vitamin C.
You can use it in the morning, in the evening or both. Using it every day matters more than the time you choose.
How to store it
Keep the bottle closed, away from sunlight and heat. Don't leave it in a hot car or a sunny bathroom window. If the serum turns dark orange or brown, it has lost its strength and it's time for a new bottle.
How long does it take?
Brightness can show within a few weeks. Dark spots take longer to fade, so give it time and keep using sunscreen.
Glow Potion Plus Serum
A daily vitamin C serum made with a vitamin C derivative, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. It brightens skin, reduces the look of dark spots, boosts collagen and minimizes the look of pores. A pea-size amount is enough from the 30 ml bottle. For daytime, follow it with Sun-Snatched Stick SPF 50+.
Sources: Mayo Clinic, wrinkle creams; American Academy of Dermatology, skin care in your 20s
