Products with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is a potent antioxidant that helps brighten the look of dull, uneven skin. It supports a firmer, more radiant-looking complexion and helps defend the skin against everyday environmental stress.

L-ascorbic acid: vitamin C in its purest form

Ascorbic acid is vitamin C without a derivative attached — the form with the deepest research file and also the least patience. It needs a low pH and an airtight, light-blocking package to stay effective, which is why the serums here arrive in dark glass and are worth using within a few months of opening. Used consistently, it targets the look of dullness and uneven tone. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic and Phloretin CF are the benchmark formulas; Obagi Professional-C Polish + Mask and SkinBetter Science Even take different routes. Nutrafol includes it internally in Nutrafol Women.

Does vitamin C serum expire?

Ascorbic acid oxidizes over time, and a serum that has turned dark orange has lost potency. Buying from authorized stock matters more with this ingredient than almost any other.

How to shop at ELLEMES

We order directly from each manufacturer, so vitamin C arrives with real shelf life remaining rather than resold and aged.

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Featured Products with Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Reviews

SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
4.5 (65 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews
$185.00
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“I’m excited to introduce Silymarin CF to my oily and blemish-prone patients! Often this type of patient will go without an antioxidant due to concern about a breakout, but this oil-free formula is the perfect solution because it provides environmental protection as well as reduces skin oiliness.”

— Lauren
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SkinBetter Science EyeMax Alpharet Overnight Cream
SkinBetter Science EyeMax Alpharet Overnight Cream
4.3 (31 reviews) 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews
$135.00
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SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel
SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel
4.8 (110 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 110 reviews
$110.00
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“My crows feet are disappearing before my eyes amazing”

— Cherekee L.
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