Most vitamin C serums start in a lab. This one started in a general store — literally. A woman in Vermont got sick of selling products she wouldn’t touch, so she made her own.
The real kicker? She didn’t hire a chemist first. She cold-emailed a herbalist. That’s the kind of chaos I trust.
It’s a 15% vitamin C serum with a gel-cream texture. $54 for 1 oz. The claim: “brightening without irritation.” I rolled my eyes, but my skin was curious.
No Water Dillution
They use aloe juice as the base instead of water. Smart — more hydration, less filler.
Stable C
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (a gentler C derivative) instead of the scream-inducing L-ascorbic acid.
Shelf-Stable
No fridge required. No weird color change in 3 weeks. I’ve left it in a hot bathroom and it didn’t betray me.
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They’re not shy about what’s in here. The hero lineup is simple but purposeful — nothing smells like a perfume counter exploded. The texture is almost… edible? In a good way.
- Vitamin C (MAP): Brightens without the sting
- Aloe Juice: Soothing base, not just filler
- Hyaluronic Acid: Plumps without stickiness
- Green Tea: Antioxidant backup dancer
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It comes out like a thin gel — almost watery. Absorbs in 10 seconds flat. No film. No tacky feeling. I actually forgot I put it on, which is the highest compliment.
Week 2 hit and I noticed my post-acne spots were fading faster than usual. Not gone — but definitely less “I picked a fight with my face.” One surprise: it didn’t pill under sunscreen. Rare.
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My dark spots are lighter. Not erased — but visibly less aggressive. My skin looks more even. The glow is real, but subtle. No breakouts, no irritation. My pores didn’t disappear (nothing does, let’s be real).
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This is the vitamin C serum for people who gave up on vitamin C serums. It won’t transform your face overnight, but it will actually work without making you regret it.