Recharge Your Skin - The Best Vitamin C Remedies

A serum that moisturizes the skin and gives the face a healthy complexion, a remedy for an even tone (the result is visible in 5 minutes!), A cream-saver from fatigue and dullness - the editors of BeautyHack have collected the best products to help skin wake up from hibernation.

Night serum Perfect C Treatment Serum, 3LAB

The choice of the chief editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva

Almost every girl dreams of trying the products of the American brand 3LAB at least once in her life (and also to find out if the high price corresponds to the quality!). In the period of long working days and cold weather, one lack of sleep turns my face into such a tired and haggard that everyone asks me: "Are you sleeping at all?" Radiance and healthy color, of course, are the first to leave the ship. One cream is not enough. I decided to give the serum a chance to transform me (spoiler: she did it great!).

The product has a gel texture and a light yellow tint. If you look closely, you can see small shining particles. I would also like to note a pleasant aroma with sourness. It is used sparingly: 1-2 drops are enough for the whole face. Night serum, but sometimes I apply it in the morning. It contains two active forms of vitamin C (to prevent the first wrinkles and anti-aging effect), peptides (to stimulate the production of collegiate) and acai berries (work as an antioxidant). For a couple of days of use, which were accompanied by not the strongest and longest sleep, the serum was still able to help the face and "hid" sleepless nights and fatigue. Moisturizing, anti-aging and radiant skin - what else do you need to be happy?

Price: 10 045 rub

Eye cream AGE Eye Complex, SkinCeuticals

The choice of the chief editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva

I have already complained more than once that dark circles under the eyes are my eternal problem, regardless of the degree of fatigue. Eye creams, patches, concealers - this trio works together and has helped me out more than once before important events. I tried different eye creams and, finally, it came to SkinCeuticals. The brand, by the way, has a history. It was invented by the American scientist Dr. Sheldon Pinnell in 1994. He also owns a patent for an antioxidant from Duke University. In 1999, SkinCeuticals launched Serum 10 and Serum 15, the first stabilized topical antioxidant formulations based on L-ascorbic acid. The brand's motto is “to warn, protect, correct”, so everyone can find their own remedy.

I tested the antiglycation eye cream for a week every day: it was distributed in the area around the eyes in the morning and in the evenings. Yes, it's too early to try anti-aging care in my 22s, but I have to somehow fight my active facial expressions and dark circles under my eyes. SkinCeuticals cream worked great: after a week of use, my hands stopped nervously reaching for the patches and concealer. The swelling subsided, the dark circles disappeared. How did he do it?

The cream contains a complex of active ingredients (proxylan - 5%, blueberry myrtle extract 4%, vitamin C): the product restores collagen and elastin fibers and is able to reduce the content of end products of glycation (aging process). It is carried out when sugar molecules attach to collagen and elastin fibers and "sugar" them, make them hard. As a result, "AGE" - end products of glycation are formed. As a result, the fibers lose their ability to regenerate and the skin ages. I will continue to use this cream to keep the eye area hydrated, fresh and free of dark circles.

Price: 5 937 rub

Antioxidant gel for the skin around the eyes Aox Eye Gel, SkinCeuticals

Editor's Choice BeautyHack Natalia Kapitsa

The main active ingredient of the gel is ascorbic acid. It has good antioxidant properties: it protects the skin from free radicals that lead to the formation of wrinkles. Important! Vitamin C is easily destroyed by oxygen and direct sunlight, so products with ascorbic acid are sold only in dark, sealed bottles.

I apply Aox Eye Gel in the morning. The product has a characteristic pharmacy smell that disappears after 2-3 minutes.

The effect is noticeable after a week of use: dark circles become less noticeable, puffiness disappears completely (even if you “sinned” with a cheesecake in the evening).

Price: 5 641 rub

Complex of oils for the face Biovisol Complexe Huiluex, Methode Cholley

Editor's Choice BeautyHack Natalia Kapitsa

With oils for the face, we were on "you" for a long time - I was afraid that oily skin would not be happy with them. I was delighted, and how! Methode Cholley's Biovisol oil absorbs quickly, leaving no greasy sheen or an unpleasant sticky film. On vacation, this is an SOS remedy for me if my nose and cheeks are slightly burned. It relieves irritation, heals fine cracks well, accelerates tissue regeneration no worse than everyone's favorite "Panthenol". Biovisol has a percussive "command structure": almond, arnica, peanut, lavender, horsetail and yarrow oil, vitamins C and E. I apply with massage movements at night, and in the morning I wake up with a face of a light chocolate, not reddish hue.

Price: 5 200 rub

Cream Moisture Surge, Clinique

The choice of the chief editor of BeautyHack Karina Andreeva

The product is an excellent choice for moisturizing the skin. It contains aloe water, which restores the skin's moisture barrier, while vitamins C, E and green tea provide a powerful antioxidant effect. It is absorbed in the first two minutes - after 15-20 you can already apply the foundation. You can find out if your face cream works here.

Price: 1 359 rub

Moisturizing day cream "Yuzu Sorbet", Erborian

The choice of special correspondent Beautyhack Daria Mironova

My absolute favorite this fall with a magical consistency. Imagine a light, citrus-scented white sorbet with tiny yellow granules that dissolve on the skin when applied - it looks like someone has decided to extend the summer!

The main ingredient is Japanese yuzu lemon, it is rich in vitamin C and fights skin fatigue in cosmetics. Moisturizing sorbet is perfect for everyday use, even for my oily skin: it does not clog pores, moisturizes and gives a radiance!

Price: 3 950 rub

Cream Energy "C" with multivitamins Energy "C" Multivitamin Cream, Egia

Editor's Choice BeautyHack Daria Sizova

In the summer, my skin still lacks vitamins, and the anti-pigmentation front is added to the fight against flaking (I have very light skin, prone to this problem, and in the summer season I do not leave the house without SPF products). Therefore, I was in a desperate search for a product that can moisturize my skin and protect it from the sun's rays, relieving me of my gray complexion. Not an easy task, right?

The hero of my summer was found almost immediately. I have a long-standing love with the products of a professional Italian brand, which began with the Energising Essence Vitamin C Serum - it brought my skin back to life in the spring (you can read more about it here). Therefore, I happily tried the cream of the same line - and it was right.

The product has a fairly light but very nutritious texture. I applied it in the morning, and while drinking my coffee, it was already completely absorbed, without leaving a greasy film and without tightening the skin. It worked great as a makeup base - the foundation lay flat and lasted until the end of the day.

But the most valuable thing in a product is its composition. It contains pure vitamin C (in stable form, of course). This means that the cream will not only wake up "tired" skin, making it hydrated (almond oil extract is responsible for this) and radiant, but also stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastane, making the cells work. As a result, your face will look rested and your skin will become more elastic (tested on me).

A separate bonus for the summer is SPF 50. You can read why this is important here.

Price: 5 575 rub

Serum with Vitamin C Energizing Essence, Egia

Editor's Choice BeautyHack Daria Sizova

In the off-season, my face looks dull and tired, so I "bring it to his senses" with vitamin C, which is needed not only by the body in general, but also by the skin in particular. I have tried many different creams and serums with this active ingredient, but I saw immediate results only from the Egia serum.

Everything is perfect in the product of the Italian brand - from the delicate texture, thanks to which it is softly distributed over the skin, to the effect: the skin becomes silky. I apply the serum at night after tonic, and in the morning the skin looks rested and fresh.

I also noticed the cumulative effect - I have been using the serum for about a month and have already forgotten about dryness and flaking. The composition helps to maintain the natural moisture balance of the skin. And the unique complex E. S. A.-3 has an antioxidant effect that prevents skin aging: cells are activated by themselves and increase the immunity of the skin (like vitamin C increases the immunity of our body).

Price: 7 850 rub

Soft cleansing scrub Biorinova Face Delicate Refiner, EGIA

Choice of the senior editor of BeautyHack Anastasia Speranskaya

"No harsh scrubs, dry clay products and film masks!" - such a "verdict" was given to me by a cosmetologist a year ago, having learned that I had the first signs of rosacea. And just like that, an innocent childish rosy cheek turned into redness, inflammation and burning in the sun or after an autumn walk.

Therefore, I am wary of exfoliating products and for polishing I use the time-tested balancing mask with fruit extracts from EGIA - I wrote about it here. But recently she grew bolder and decided that you can use scrubs, the main thing is to choose the right one - not too rough, but not useless either. The product from the Biorinova series is just right for sensitive and dehydrated skin - it polishes and exfoliates without disturbing the hydrolipid balance. The composition contains a cell extract of mallow, which additionally softens the skin and saturates it with vitamins A, B, C and B5.

When I wash off the scrub, it immediately seems that there is a cream on my face - thanks to bisabolol and panthenol for this. At the same time, abrasive particles are well felt on the face, therefore, in the cheeks, I still massage not so actively. After the scrub, the skin becomes smooth and matte velvety - it will be difficult to resist and not use it more than once a week.

Price: 2 600 rub

Moisturizing cream-gel for the face C-Vit Revitalizing Gel Cream, Sesderma

The choice of BeautyHack SMM-manager Alexandra Grishina

The Spanish brand in the field of dermatocosmetology invites us to listen to our skin with every means - to take into account its needs in a situation “here and now”. The brand develops a wide range of products - every girl will be able to find exactly what will help solve individual skin problems (dermatological and aesthetic). But among the "army" there are also universal means.

If you are the owner of dull skin and need a vitamin boost, then this gel is for you. It has a light texture that is comfortable for summer and an interesting composition - orange and grapefruit oils and vitamin C improve the complexion, giving the skin a healthy glow. The effect is noticeable already after the first application - the skin is toned and looks moisturized.

The active ingredients in the composition stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which helps to restore the lipid barrier, improves microcirculation and activates cell renewal.

The product works great as a makeup base - it contains vitamin A and reflective particles.

I apply the product to cleansed face with massage movements every morning (the brand recommends applying the product in the evening). After a few weeks of use, I noticed that the skin became smoother, and the complexion was even.

Price: 3 950 rub

Brightening ampoule water-based serum "Yuzu", Skinfood

The choice of BeautyHack editorial assistant Arina Zarudko

We love the Skinfood cosmetic brand for its unconventional approach to product creation: formulations are based on healthy foods that have a beneficial effect on the skin.

Having tasted the serum with yuzu extract, I realized that citruses are useful not only on the plate. This product perfectly moisturizes the skin, creating a naturally glowing effect (as if you are getting great sleep and living in nature).

The secret of the remedy is a large amount of vitamin C, which is in the yuzu itself (there is more of it than in lemon!).

In addition, yuzu is a powerful natural antioxidant, which means it can even tone and soothe redness. Not only the body needs vitamins in autumn, but also the skin - do not deny it pleasure.

The serum looks like lemon water and smells the same. I cleanse the skin, go through with tonic and apply a few drops of serum - traces of fatigue and sadness on the skin as if it had happened.

Price: 1 990 rub

Toning serum Power 10 Formula VC Effector, It's skin

The choice of the editorial assistant of BeautyHack Anna Hobotova

It's skin is another brand from Korea. The company is 12 years old, and its main achievement over the years: the use of snail mucin in cosmetics. Following It's skin, hundreds of brands have taken the initiative, and now this moisturizing component is one of the most popular in masks and creams.

Power 10 is a series of 13 serums, each of which solves a specific problem: nourishes, rejuvenates, soothes. My copy gets rid of age spots and post-acne. It contains vitamin C and green tea extract, which improve complexion, increase the protective properties of the skin and increase resistance to UV radiation. Vitamin C also regulates and stimulates collagen synthesis.

The product has a sweet lemon scent. A couple of drops are enough for one application (that is, you will use up 30 ml in at least six months). I apply the serum in the morning and evening. I saw the real result after a month of use - the skin became lighter and softer!

Price: 756 rub

Intensely moisturizing cream serum, Lundenilona

The choice of special correspondent BeautyHack Daria Mironova

The manufacturer advises to use this face remedy for owners of different skin types in different ways. If you have normal or oily skin, then apply it as a cream, and for girls with dry or dehydrated skin, it is better to use it instead of a serum (under another cream).

The composition of Lundenilona Cream Serum is very promising: wheat protein, aloe extract and vitamins C, E, B3, B5 and B6.

With my oily, but sometimes dehydrated skin, I applied a few drops (just drops, the product is liquid and has a pipette dispenser) in the morning, and in the evenings I added a nourishing night cream to the treatment.

Price: 1 950 rub

Cream Regen Ceutic, Dermaceutic

Choice of editorial assistant Anna Khobotova

Dermaceutic Laboratoire brand is originally from France. The company started with chemical peels, and now produces lines of professional and home care. All products are approved by thousands of dermatologists around the world!

Regen Ceutic cream contains two types of hyaluronic acid: low molecular weight molecules penetrate deep into the skin, and high molecular weight molecules provide moisture to the epidermis surface. Also among the components are stabilized vitamins C and E, which fight the first signs of aging and inflammation, and shea butter, which moisturizes the skin. I use the product to soothe my skin and moisturize it while I sleep. It is absorbed quickly, leaves no oily sheen or sticky film in the morning.

Special thanks to the Dermaceutic team for the dispenser!

Price: 3 930 rub

Serum for lifting the skin around the eyes Derma Lift 5.0, Dermaceutic

Editor's Choice BeautyHack Julia Kozoliy

Dermaceutic Laboratoire is a French brand originally from the 90s. Initially, the company was engaged in the development of chemical peels, so its specialists know everything about the effects of acids and vitamin C on the skin. Now the brand has several lines: for professional and home care. All products are created in the laboratory and, according to the official website, have already received the approval of 30,000 dermatologists around the world!

Derma Lift 5.0 serum is recommended to be used after 30 years, but the composition is quite delicate - it will not harm girls over 25!

Among the components there is a complex with peptides, which is responsible for the anti-aging effect, and Ayurvedic bakuchi oil: nourishes dry sensitive skin around the eyes. The product has an impressive volume of 30 ml. All because it is intended for the face and neck in general. But if you use it only to solve the problem of fine wrinkles, swelling or even age-related bags under the eyes, it will be enough for a long time! I am 29 years old and the serum “started working” on my face after three applications in the morning and in the evening - the skin under the eyes became lighter, so much so that the concealer can be safely put aside! The product also has practically no scent, but it has an excellent cooling effect that soothes not only the skin, but also the nerves in the evenings.

Price: 4 270 rub

Serum Skin Brightener, Retinol

The choice of BeautyHack SMM-manager Alexandra Grishina

Before I tell you about an effective serum from a leading American beauty brand, an important digression: a few months before and during pregnancy and lactation, stop using retinol products. There are many studies that link vitamin A with the development of pathologies in the fetus - any competent cosmetologist will tell you about this. Plus, manufacturers always warn about this in the instructions for retinol products. The same list of contraindications is also on the packaging of Skin Brightener serum.

But for those who are not concerned now, I still recommend this remedy from Retinol. Having tried the serum for the first time, I was not particularly impressed: the aroma seems too rich, the texture (do not forget to shake before use) is very liquid and at the same time oily. It is inconvenient to apply, but I painstakingly used the product for a week in the morning and in the evening and, bingo, I saw the result! The tone became smoother, the emulsion really brightened the skin, and, in general, she began to gratefully accept the portions of the beauty elixir every day. Retinol in the composition is supported by vitamins E and C, glycerin and green tea extract - you get a shock portion of hydration and nutrition with a brightening finish!

Price on request

Means with vitamin C Advanced Vitamin C + HA Treatment Intensive Skincare, Artistry

Editor's Choice BeautyHack Daria Sizova

This season, I have two favorite skin toning products - we talked about one of them here, and the second is a new product from Artistry. The most important thing in this serum is its composition. Vitamin C in combination with hyaluronic acid works wonders for the skin: it becomes fresh, hydrated and radiant. The skin seems to wake up after a winter sleep and comes in tone literally after a week of using the new product.

Bonus - hyaluronic acid helps to fight the first mimic wrinkles and prevent their appearance. The packaging of the product is also interesting - the innovative cap allows you to mix vitamin C with hyaluronic acid immediately before use - this way the beneficial properties of the vitamin are preserved longer. The result after applying the serum is very similar to the professional care you do in the salon - a valuable tool for those who do not have time for regular salon care.

Price: 3 740 rub