Lixirskin swapped their Vitamin C Paste from silicone to water. Sales dropped 40% overnight.
The old version had a cult following. The new one has a return problem — people don’t trust a paste that feels wet.
It’s £35 for 50ml. The claim that got me: “stable vitamin C without the irritation.” No ferulic acid, no stinging — they said it’s for sensitive skin.
Water base, not silicone
Slides on like a thin balm. No slip, no primer effect.
15% THD ascorbate
The gentler C ester. Works slower than L-ascorbic, but doesn’t oxidize in your drawer.
No tocopherol
They ditched vitamin E. That’s weird — it’s usually a stabilizer. Feels like a risk.
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They swapped to water to feel “cleaner.” But here’s the thing — water-based C pastes are notoriously unstable. This one’s packed with sodium hyaluronate and glycerin to fake a plump glow while the C does its slow work.
- THD ascorbate (15%): Brightens without the burn — takes 6 weeks, not 6 days
- Sodium hyaluronate: Fills lines temporarily — instant gratification
- Glycerin: Traps water — makes you look dewy, not greasy
- Aloe vera: Soothes the people who hated the old silicone texture
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First pump: it’s a white, thick cream that melts into an oil then disappears — 15 seconds flat. No residue. But my dry skin felt tight after 10 minutes. Like it drank the moisture and wanted more.
Week two: I stopped using it solo. Mixed with my moisturizer? Suddenly it works. That’s not how a vitamin C should be sold — but it’s how you have to use this one.
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Three weeks in: my dark spots look slightly less angry — not gone, just faded. The texture is smoother, but I think that’s the hyaluronic acid, not the C. No breakouts. No stinging. That part’s true.
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The reformulation is gentler but weaker. If you loved the original, you’ll hate this. If you’re new to C, it’s a safe start — just don’t expect miracles.