Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C Serum With Vitamin E And Ferulic Acid Brightening Face Serum For Oily And Dry Skin 1 Ounce

(update Sept 2015: continue to use this and have tried competitor products, it works and I am quite old! but skin looking good!)Reputable dermatologists say there are only a few active ingredients out there that are proven to do anything beneficial for the skin besides moisturize it (which Crisco or vaseline could do too!) , no matter what hype the cosmetic companies put out. One of those is vitamin C.(Caution: don't use a Vit C product at the same time as Retinols (Retin A or OTC Retinol products like Roc etc), or Glycolic acids, or beta acids (salicylic etc). Use the Vit C in the a.m. and the others in the PM, sometimes even that will be too irritating for some skins. At the least put a few hours between applications of acidic products!).I heard about this product first on a skin care forum I belong to, as I am a sort of hobby aesthetician and makeup artist and always looking for something to help my own aging skin. I use a derma roller (many brands and most are about the same, needle size is the key difference), and this product used in concert with it really has helped stimulate collagen (the disappearance which is what causes skin to look 'aged' , when the padding beneath the surface begins to degrade and so the skin hangs like an empty balloon).I have been using it off and on for several months, and also got some for sisters and friends. In everyone's case I have seen an improvement in skin tone, and definitely a subtle 'plumping' effect. It's not a miraculous overnight remedy, (nothing like that exists in a bottle!), but it does help over time, and you'll see some difference within a couple weeks.Also important is that the manufacturer is using a DARK glass bottle. First because Vitamin C breaks down with exposure to light, and also because if it were plastic container, the acidity would cause some leaching of plastic byproducts into the gel.The viscous feeling of this product is due to the hyaluronic acid in it. Hyaluronic acid is the same substance (but in sterile form and at a different molecular density), that is in fillers like restylane, and that also occurs naturally in the human body. It can't really penetrate below the dermis, but with the derma rolling process, I believe a little of it can make its way in, and that it aids in plumping effect.A great value and reputable supplier. The reality is these active ingredients wholesale at a minimal cost, and the big brand names are marking them up by ridiculous amounts and creating elaborate marketing campaigns and photoshopped images of 22 year old models, and many consumers fall for the hype and believe the cost is justified; and while this product isn't 'cheap', it is moderately priced compared to department store brands, and it lasts a good while as you only need a few drops each time.I also have recommended for those starting a skin improvement regimen to take a few good before and after pictures (spaced a few months apart at least, then periodically) or have a friend do so. Then you can apply 'high def' photographic effects to the before and afters shots, which will reveal the damaged skin that the naked eye can't detect, and subsequent improvement (or lack thereof!), in great (often disturbing! detail).(There are free programs online that can do this(ipiccy is one), or if you use photoshop etc, that allow you to increase detail in your skin - usually called something like 'high def', 'gritty' etc). Department store makeup counters used to have these boxes with special lights and mirror that you'd put your face in and would reveal the sun damage that is not apparent to the naked eye - using as a selling tool-- this HDR effect does the same basic thing - reveal what the naked eye can't see but which IS there!The proof was there for me that my skin was looking better, less damaged. In my case the derma roller was part of it, but this product was also key.(Trying to improve my reviews by being more specific...so do click the ''helpful'' button if you indeed feel it was)

I haven't written a ton of reviews but this product is worth writing one! I have tried different vitamin C products over the years and learned about this one from the Skincare subreddit and it does not disappoint! It's true it does have a bit of a smell that I'm not fond of but the results are honestly worth it. I also use Tretinoin 0.1% every other night and I alternate using this in between nights and I've seen a big difference in my skin. I also will use it in the mornings sometimes if I'm not going to be outside a ton since sunlight can degrade the efficacy of vit c. I sandwich it in between my CorsX Snail Mucin and my moisturizer before sunscreen and it really does give me a noticeable glow!It's a little watery but it absorbs quickly and the smell goes away pretty fast which is why I can get behind it. I've tried Derma E, TruSkin (NEVER AGAIN) The Ordinary, and Paula's Choice and this has by far been my favorite because of the price point and efficacy. It doesn't have as high of a concentration as other brands and does take time to work but because I also use a plethora of other serums I don't mind a lower concentration because it doesn't compromise my skin barrier. 10/10 would recommend!

This is honestly one of the best Vitamin C serums I've tried so far. It feels light, absorbs quickly, and I've noticed real improvements in my skin. However, the packaging is not practical. It doesn't come with a dropper, and the oil comes out with too much pressure, causing it to spill everywhere. If I apply it directly to my face, it runs into my eyes, and if I pour it into my hand, a lot of product is wasted because it squeezes out too fast.I definitely recommend switching the bottle to a dropper design to help prevent product loss. That's the only thing that would make me think twice before repurchasing.

Love how smooth this glides on. Leaves skin refreshed and moist. Nice and lightweight. Absorbs beautifully. Great value.

The first 3 application, my face turn red and itchy. I stopped for 3 days, no redness & itchiness and my face skin was smoother, softer & brighter. So, it's good for my skin and I don't want to give up. Perhaps, I was using too much, so, I started using sparingly, hardly 3-4 drops of serum after 10 minutes, I applied Cerave moisturizer on top. Face was slightly red and after few days no side effects. Now I love this product because it's not just cheap but it's effective