Okay, the internet’s favorite breakfast-for-your-face just dropped a new formula, and I’ve been slathering it on for two weeks straight. It’s not the same sticky situation it used to be.
The old version was basically a citrus smoothie for your skin—effective, but it left you looking a little… glazed. This new one? It actually dries down like a skincare product, not a DIY face mask.
It’s still a 15% vitamin C booster, but the delivery is way smarter. It costs $52 for 1 oz, and honestly, the packaging feels more premium—less drugstore, more “I have my life together.”
New Vitamin C Derivative
It’s 10x more stable than the old pure ascorbic acid, so it won’t turn into orange Gatorade after three weeks.
Skin-Soothing Complex
They added something to stop the tingling—my sensitive skin didn’t freak out once.
Fragrance-Free-ish
It still smells like oranges, but it’s not that sharp, artificial scent that burned your nostrils before.
Photo: Ela De Pure / Unsplash
This isn’t just a vitamin C shot. It’s a cocktail designed to brighten *and* keep your barrier from collapsing. The hero here is actually the blend, not just the C.
- 15% Vitamin C: Fades dark spots and boosts collagen production
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps the skin so fine lines look less obvious
- Pomegranate Enzyme: Gently eats away dead skin cells for instant glow
- Aloe Vera: Calms redness so you don’t look like a tomato
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It’s a watery-gel texture that sinks in faster than the old one—maybe 20 seconds—without leaving that “I just touched a peach” film on your fingers. Day one, my skin felt bouncy, not sticky.
Week two hit a snag. I got a few tiny breakouts on my chin—probably the new enzymes doing their job. It cleared up by day 10, and now my skin looks like I slept for 12 hours, even when I didn’t.
Photo: Element5 Digital / Unsplash
My sun spots are lighter—not gone, but they’ve faded from “sharpie” to “soft pencil.” The glow is real, but the collagen claim? That takes months, so I can’t vouch for that yet.
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If you loved the original but hated the texture, this is the fix. It’s a solid daily driver that actually plays nice with other skincare—a rare feat for vitamin C.