The 3 Best Vitamin C Serums on Amazon

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Published Aug 29, 2018

We know Vitamin C is necessary for fighting the common cold, but it wasn’t until recently that we started slathering it all over our faces, too. Why you ask? Well, according to a study by Oregon State University, it’s basically the holy grail of anti-aging products thanks to its ability to help reverse UV- and environmental-induced photodamage. When applied topically to skin, it enhances collagen synthesis to bring back youth in the form of a brighter, firmer, more glowy complexion. Intrigued? We got you. Here are three all-star products at every price point.

Editors' Pick: Sunday Riley C.e.o. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum

The Facts:

15% Vitamin C easily absorbs into skin for optimal results
Creamy formula moisturizes skin
Visibly brightens and evens skin tone

“As a 20-something year old, aging skin is always on my mind. So when retinols didn’t seem to do anything for me, I turned to Sunday Riley’s Rapid Flash Brightening Serum. I’ve heard of other Vitamin C serums smelling like hot dog water (seriously), but all I got was the scent of freshly squeezed oranges with this one. It has a thick, creamy consistency, which helped to hydrate my skin on contact, but its true power showed in the morning when I woke up to brighter, more glowy skin. It literally took years off my complexion by fading signs of sun damage. I don’t even need to wear foundation anymore.” – Brianna, Commerce Editor

Try It (85)

Best Value: Truskin Naturals Vitamin C Serum For Face, Topical Facial Serum With Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E

The Facts:

Targets visible signs of aging
Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid hydrate
Thousands of positive reviews on Amazon

Is there anything better than skincare that actually works? Yep, skincare that works and doesn’t break the bank. This serum’s trio of Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E gets rave feedback on Amazon—we’re talking over 7,000 five-star reviews with photos to prove its effectiveness. The ingredients work together to help fade the visible signs of aging including brightness, firmness, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and sun spots. If you’re looking for a heavy-duty product that doesn’t dig into your morning cold brew fund, this one is about to become your new go-to.

Try It ($20)

Splurge-worthy: Skinceuticals C E Ferulic

The Facts:

Neutralizes free radicals to protect skin from environmental damage
Visibly fades the appearance of wrinkles
Keeps working for 72 hours

When your skin isn’t exactly aging as gracefully as you are, it’s time to bring in the big guns. This one-ounce bottle of Vitamin C serum is basically worth its weight in gold, visibly fading the most common signs of aging including fine lines and wrinkles, loss of firmness and dullness. But this formula is especially effective for those of us that live in cities, because it provides advanced environmental protection from damaging free radicals like UVA/UVB rays, infrared radiation and ozone pollution. One bottle should last you a few months, so when you think about it, the cost is almost justifiable.

Try It ($155)

Brianna Lapolla

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Brianna Lapolla formerly held the role of Senior Commerce Editor at PureWow covering all things shopping across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Now, she's putting her 12 years of professional experience to use on a freelance basis. When she's not typing away, you can find her somewhere in Europe or at home catering to her dog, King Louis.

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