10 Skincare Products With The Goodness Of Vitamin C That You Need This Season

Also known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C is an important skincare ingredient that comes with several benefits and is best known for achieving healthy glowing skin. It's an antioxidant that helps reduce the effects of free radicals in the skin that are essentially responsible for ageing. 

Brightening Effect: Vitamin C has several brightening effects, which help lighten hyperpigmentation and dark spots by curbing melanin production. This also leads to an even skin tone while significantly reducing dark patches. 

Anti-ageing Properties: Known for its ability to stimulate collagen production, Vitamin C helps maintain skin elasticity and also reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, if you use it consistently, it'll help with the skin's texture and diminish signs of ageing. 

Sun Protection: While vitamin C can not replace sunscreen, it can enhance protection against UVB rays when used along with a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Doing this helps lessen the effects of sun exposure. 

Wound Healing: Vitamin C is also known to help with wounds since it promotes collagen production, which is important for skin repair. Hence it can also be very beneficial for acne scars. 

Hydration and Soothing: It has hydrating properties and can help soothe sunburns, making it a versatile ingredient for various skin types. 

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Made with a version of Vitamin C that has 86% pure Vitamin C content, this one is highly effective, albeit made from chemicals. It also packs in Centella water to soothe and heal skin though, so is good for you even if you have acne-prone skin. While the brand does say it's good for all skin types, we used this one, and recommend it more for normal and dehydrated skin. If you have skin problems, get your dermatologist's approval first.

Rating: 4.3/5 on Nykaa, the sheer number of reviews on the website indicates the popularity of this one.

LBB Tip: This one also takes a bit longer to show results, so wait a minimum of 8 weeks before expecting the mirror to show you something different!

The Derma Co has this Vitamin C face serum that you can use day and night. It helps reduce dark spots and blemishes. Because Vitamin C has good anti-oxidant properties, this is good when you are stepping out to protect your face against UV rays. The serum also has Ferulic Acid, which helps fight free radicals, and a multivitamin, which helps with skin texture and healing. 

Rating: 4.2/5 on Nykaa

LBB Tip: While 3-5 drops of serum seems a lot, this one strangely lasts longer than most other serums.

Known to be suitable for all skin types except dry skin, the Dot & Key vitamin C + E moisturiser is known to be a lightweight, non-greasy moisturiser that's clinically known to increase brightness by 37% in just four weeks. It is also non-comedogenic and helps with dark spots and even skin tone. It also targets dullness, pigmentation, and dryness. What we also like about this one is that the vitamin C is 100% plant-based and derived from Kakadu plump to help your skin glow. 

Rating: 4.4/5 on Nykaa 

LBB Tip: If you have dry skin we suggest using a barrier repair serum under it.

Foxtale recently stole our hearts with their new body care range, so obviously, we had to check out more of their products. Their vitamin C serum especially stood out to us because of how fab it claims to be. It is packed with the goodness of Vitamin E and L-ascorbic acid (a form of Vitamin C that helps brighten the skin) and shows results within 10 days. Within 30 days, there is a significant reduction in dark spots. What we also like about it is that it has an emollient-rich formula that further shields and protects the skin from environmental factors. 

Rating: 4.1/5 on Nykaa

We're big fans of The Ordinary! Our love for their Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution only proves our point further. It is a water-based serum that is meant to target dullness and signs of ageing, has antioxidant support, and helps with uneven skin tone. What's essential to note about this product is that Vitamin C in its pure form itself is unstable in water, which is why Ascorbyl Glucoside is a water-soluble derivative of vitamin C (makes up 12% of this serum) that converts into vitamin C once applied to help target and work toward what it claims. 

Rating: 4.4/5 on Nykaa

We love it when skincare and makeup come together to create something that you instantly fall in love with. Renowned for its clean, top-notch quality products, Clinique's foundation with SPF 20 and Vitamin C is the one to go for if you want to invest well in a foundation. It comes in 24 shades on Nykaa, which is pretty vast; 87% of the formula is skincare, the rest is just your foundation shade, and it also has salicylic and hyaluronic acid in addition to vitamin C — meaning you get the benefits of three serums in one! Additionally, it gives 24-hour medium to full coverage, is oil-free, sweat and humidity-resistant, and gives a matte finish while plumping dry, fine lines, reducing dark spots, and helping with skin texture. 

Rating: 4.4/5 on Nykaa

One of the slightly more expensive products on this list, Murad's Vitamin C Glycolic Brightening Serum is great for folks who want to look radiant. Along with Vitamin C, it is infused with glycolic acid to help with the skin's texture and tone, effectively reducing dark spots and uneven skin tone. It also comes with Murad's exclusive gold-stabilised vitamin C complex called vita-C complex that further enhances the stability and potency of L-ascorbic acid, which is the most potent form of Vitamin C. Additionally, this is a lightweight and fast-absorbing formula that is suitable for all skin types. 

Rating: 4.3/5 on Nykaa

We're fans of Nykaa's in-house skincare and beauty products simply because of their quality. The Nykaa SkinRx 10% vitamin C with 5% Niacinamide serum combines the brightening effects of vitamin C with Niacinamide's ability to help with skin tone and texture. Both aid with the reduction of dark spots, making the skin look brighter. The serum itself is fast-absorbing, lightweight and suitable for all skin types. 

Rating: 4.2/5 on Nykaa

Olay's water-based Vitamin C serum is formulated with vitamin C and niacinamide, so you have the goodness of both of these active ingredients fighting off pigmentation, dark spots, and skin texture. Apart from being lightweight and quick-absorbing, it is suitable for all skin types and free of parabens, sulphates, and petroleum. Additionally, this set comes with a foaming cleanser that performs well on the skin without making it dry.

Rating: 4.3/5 on Nykaa

Garnier is a trusted brand that has adorned pretty much every woman's vanity. And their 30x Vitamin C serum with Niacinamide and Salicylic acid claims to be just as trustworthy. It claims to give brighter skin in just 30 days while also helping reduce dark spots. It is lightweight, super fast-absorbing, and has no sulphates or parabens. It suits all skin types, including sensitive skin. 

Rating: 4.3/5 on Nykaa

Can all skin types use Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is safe for all skin types, which is also what makes this ingredient so popular. However, for folks with sensitive skin, it is advised to proceed with caution or talk to your dermatologist before using. 

Is Vitamin C safe to use with other skincare ingredients?

It is safe to use with almost all skincare ingredients. In general, it's best to avoid using Vitamin C with retinol, AHAs and BHAs. However, it works better with other ingredients like vitamin E (enhances the antioxidant effects), ferulic (stabilises vitamin C), hyaluronic acid (provides deep hydration that helps with brightening), and even sunscreen (which further aids with sun protection). 

Can I use vitamin C both times?

Yes, you can use Vitamin C during your AM and PM routine.