How to Use a Vitamin C Serum.
Vitamin C serums are best applied in the morning because our skin is most exposed to environmental damage during the day.
After cleansing, apply one pump and press the serum into the skin.
Next, add your hydrating or niacinamide serums, followed by moisturisers and sunscreen.
If you find vitamin C serums irritating, try the 'cushioning' or 'cocktailing' techniques.
Cushioning or softening the blow of the vitamin C serum by applying a hydrating serum first may reduce irritation.
Or better yet, cocktail or mix your vitamin C and hydrating serums together. It won't dilute the potency, but this technique allows you to use product more sparingly.
Viviology Vitamin C Serum Reviews.
Before you go adding this to cart, it's important to figure out if a potent vitamin C serum like this one will work for your skin.
For example, Beauty IQ Uncensored podcast co-host Joanna found the Viviology vitamin C serum a bit too spicy for her rosacea-prone skin.
Ever had a reaction (redness, inflammation, breakouts) to a potent L-ascorbic acid serum in the past?
Approach this one with caution. Apply on top of your hydrating serum every other morning, and see if your skin likes it.
Everyone else? Come this way for a TED Talk on why this is the best affordable vitamin C serum I've tried.
I just love everything about this vitamin C serum. Everything.
Let's start with the runny, silky lightweight texture you see above.
One pump goes a long way and feels like nothing on the skin after 60 seconds or so.
Some won't, but I also enjoy the subtle spicy meat scent - if you know, you know - because I associate it with powerful antioxidant serums.
Viviology's minimalist branding is cute and gender neutral, but practical, too.
The solid pump packaging keeps light and oxygen out, and stops the serum from going off.
I'm obsessed with the instant glow this serum leaves behind, and how it's brightened my complexion and added clarity to my naturally-freckly skin with consistent use over time.
But the thing that's impressed me most is how the brand has formulated a high-performing product that sacrifices nothing, with a price tag that feels criminal.
I'm not the only one who thinks so.
Dermal therapist and Beauty IQ contributor Yads Cauchi (pictured below) recently went on the record saying this Viviology product is "probably the best budget-friendly vitamin C serum" she's ever tried.
"It's totally unheard for a vitamin C formula like this one to cost less than $70. It’s witchcraft - but I’m obsessed!"
"The watery texture is a little hard to play with at first, but it layers beautifully with all my morning serums, isn’t sticky and works well under makeup."
Beauty expert and Mamamia's Executive Editor Leigh Campbell also named Viviology's vitamin C serum as a 'savey' on the You Beauty podcast.
"This is such a good vitamin C serum. It is so brightening and juicy and plumping and delicious, I am so into it," she said.
"It's very, very watery... like a really powerful, good water. If you're looking for an affordable vitamin C serum, this is it."
Here are some more 5-star Viviology vitamin C serum reviews from presumably glowing AB customers:
"This vit C is such a beautiful consistency, not sticky or thick. It absorbs nicely into the skin and whenever I use it, I wake up the next day with a more even skin tone, a smoother texture and a brighter complexion overall. LOVE!" - CK.
"As someone with sensitive skin, I sometimes find vitamin C a bit too harsh, but this one has been great." - Harriet.
"I read the ingredients of this new vit C and I knew I had to try it! The price is good and after trying it for several weeks, I can confirm it plays well with makeup and other skincare. Love this product!" - Agi.
So, what are you waiting for??
If this vitamin C serum sounds like it'll suit your skin (and budget), just get it on your face already.
