Vanicream Vitamin C Serum, 1.2 Fl Oz, Formulated Without Common Irritants for Sensitive Skin, Milky and Lightweight Brightening Serum, Hydrates & Boosts Glow, Dermatologist-Tested

Finally a Vitamin C product that doesn’t burn me
Everytime I use a well-reviewed, well-regarded Vitamin C product, my skin will burn, sting, and turn red shortly after. It’s no fault of the products, which are actually very beneficial to me, my skin just can’t tolerate L-ascorbic acid. It’s a shame because it’s the most potent and proven form of Vitamin C in skincare but every time I think “well maybe this time I’ll tolerate it…” I turn into a lobster.Vanicream’s Vitamin C is the first one that hasn’t given me a reaction! The main reason, from what I’ve found, is it uses THD Ascorbate, which is less irritating (but is likely less effective) than straight up L-ascorbic acid. I use it in the morning, and I buffer first with Vanicream moisturizer (I can use it by itself, but with actives I tend to always buffer with a moisturizer first). I use Vitamin C in the morning, and tretinoin (Altreno) at night. It’s too early to say whether it’s working its magic as I got it just a week ago and any improvement is probably in my head. However, so far, so good, and at least no harm has been done by using it.As a side note I highly recommend that you PATCH TEST before you slather this on your face. Not just because this is Vitamin C, but because all new skin care should be patch tested! Everyone’s allergies and reactions to the same skincare product can be wildly different, and just because a product works for one person does not mean it will work for you. I usually patch test on the back of my hand first, then do a patch test on a small portion of my face (like a part of my chin or jawline), and if all is good in 24 hours, I will use it on the rest of my face.** Update ** About 1.5 weeks in, I noticed that the area under my eyes where I’ve been applying the cream is looking more even, lighter, and a bit refreshed. If results are consistent, this Vitamin C will have a permanent place in my routine!** Update ** It’s been a month or more of using this – and I think it has a permanent place in my routine. THD Ascorbate is, from my anecdotal experience, much weaker than L-ascorbic acid which you will find in the SkinCeuticals and Timeless versions, but still hugely beneficial to me, especially considering I can ACTUALLY tolerate it on my skin. My skin tone is very even, has a kind of plump look and feel, and my face has a subtle glow! Would you notice it in a comparison photo? eh….probably not with my face. But it definitely shows in real life, and I’ll take that over my usual lobster face.

Milky Serum, Clear on Skin
This Vitamin C serum comes out milky but applies clear and smooth, with just a little needed each time. There’s a noticeable smell at first (even though it says fragrance-free), but it fades once on the skin. Leaves my face fresh, brighter, and easy to layer with moisturizer and sunscreen.

Gentle, Non-Irritating Vitamin C Serum That Actually Feels Good
This is such a great vitamin C serum if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin. It uses THD ascorbate, which is gentle but still effective, and I love that it has no smell; definitely not that weird “hot dog water” scent some vitamin C products have. I apply it to clean, dry skin in the morning, and it layers beautifully under my moisturizer and sunscreen. It is a milky white color, isn’t sticky at all and actually feels hydrating thanks to the added ceramides. My skin looks brighter and smoother, and I feel like it really works in synergy with my sunscreen for extra protection. If you want a vitamin C that’s simple, gentle, and easy to tolerate, this is a winner. Plus I love that it’s affordable and easy to find.

The odd duckling of Vitamin C choices
The price is right, but is this the best choice for vitamin C in a field full of choices?I did not like the fact that this is not a serum, it is a cream. That feels pretty greasy after applied. But it’s not an actual moisturizer, so you’re supposed to apply something else over this- just yuck.This is marketed towards sensitive skin. In all fairness, it doesn’t have the sting of other vitamin C products. However, it certainly is not fragrance free. There are some botanicals that give off a very noticeable floral bouquet when applied to the face.So this is the odd duckling of the vitamin C products, perfect for you if none of the other two dozen current product offerings work for you (because you have sensitive skin- and even then, steel yourself for the fragrance).

The product is what it says on the label. No irritation. This may be due to the low amount of 5 vitamin Cin the product and no L-asorbic acid.

Peccato che questo prodotto non sia facilmente disponibile anche in Italia. Negli USA costa solo $23 e qui su Amazon quasi il doppio (ma almeno è disponibile in Italia grazie ad Amazon!!).È un siero alla vitamina C perfetto per pelli sensibili, in quanto non contiene L ascorbic acid, che può causare irritazioni. La vitamina C contenuta nel prodotto è stabile ed efficace.Ocorre qualche settimana per vedere risultati tangibili: pelle più luminosa e incarnato più “levigato” e liscio – dipende dallo stato di partenza di chi lo utilizza. Io lo uso sotto una crema della stessa marca o della Cerave senza profumo e va che è una meraviglia. Il tubetto airless è ideale, peccato che la pompetta a volte perda colpi e non eroghi il prodotto correttamente. Tubetto piccolo, ma ne basta poco e dura un paio di mesi con utilizzo giornaliero sul viso e sul collo.Per questo e per il prezzo inflazionato 4 stellette.