Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright Serum - Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E for Brightening + Exfoliating - Vegan Hydrating Face Serum for Blemish-Prone + Sensitive Skin (30ml / 1oz)

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These are results that I experienced so far and it does seem that extended use will continually improves the results. For me it was the combination of not seeing any noticeable results after using for a while, but also I found it pilled like crazy no matter the products I used, and it was worse if I used it when prepping my skin for makeup, as it would coagulate with my base products even when I had let it absorb into my skin. At the same time, it also boosts the effectiveness of other preservatives, such as the nowadays super commonly used phenoxyethanol. In Aldi's pineapple serum, ethyl ascorbic acid (a version of vitamin C) comes 12th in the list of ingredients whereas it's sixth in Glow Recipe's version, suggesting that the former is weaker in potency. I rarely use serums, just because my skin is acne-prone and doesn't take too well to product layering, but this has swayed me.

In that case, Lee and Chang recommend starting off three to four times per week (postcleanser, premoisturizer, and always under SPF during the day), then slowly increasing the frequency. A: Vitamin C can make your skin more reactive to the sun, which is why it’s important to wear sunscreen on top if you choose to apply your serum in the morning. Its brightening abilities are awesome but it also helps to smooth and resurface your complexion thanks to its natural source of AHAs and bromelain enzymes.A high-molecular-weight silicone elastomer (rubber-like elastic material) that is usually blended with a base silicone fluid (such as dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane) to give the formula a silky smooth feel and to act as a thickening agent. Inside the formula, you can expect to find 22% Pineapple Juice (one of the most powerful forms of natural vitamin C), pure ascorbic acid, and stable 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic acid. Disclaimer: While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists.

The same goes for natural vitamin C’s like pineapple as they are amazing at brightening while remaining fresh for a longer period of time. Glow Recipe's new serum is effective enough to replace a multi-step glass skin routine because it harnesses the power of everyone's favorite tropical fruit, the pineapple. It was a bit sticky feeling, but not uncomfortable at all, and didn’t impact the application of my other face products.

The Ethyl Group is a small carbon unit that stabilizes the ascorbic acid while keeping it as pure as possible. This serum was formulated to be perfect for all skin types including sensitive skin thanks to built-in soothers like aloe and chamomile but It’s still important to give your skin time to adjust. Meanwhile, the natural AHAs and bromelain enzymes from pineapple gently exfoliate while the built-in skin soothers (chamomile and aloe) ensure that skin stays happy and refreshed. Voted 'Best Serum' by the InStyle Readers' Choice Beauty Awards 2019, the Glow Recipe Pineapple-C Bright Serum is a product well worth the hype. It’s a nice ingredient that just feels good on the skin, is super well tolerated by every skin type and easy to formulate with.

However, this does contain a blend of more-stable, less-irritating derivatives that can still give some antioxidant benefits (protecting the skin from free radicals in your environment) and help with uneven skin tone.We worked tirelessly with our lab to create the perfect combination of pure vitamin C, ascorbic acid, and with a more stable vitamin C derivative, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid," says Chang. For context, I usually use a pure-form Vitamin C serum (Ascorbic or L-Ascorbic Acid) and then a separate serum to tackle uneven skin tone, but I decided to give this a go on its own to see if it could wrap that up into one step for me.