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Vitamin C Boosting Serum (30 ml)

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Fades dark spots fast
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Boosts radiance and clarity
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Soothes while it brightens
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Lightweight, layers under makeup
  • Regular price £19.90
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What is it?

A brightening serum designed to lift dullness, even out dark spots, and boost daily glow. The fast-absorbing texture slots into any routine and pairs with hydrators and SPF for noticeable radiance and a smoother-looking complexion.

Who is it for?

✔ Anyone dealing with dullness or uneven tone
✔ Post-blemish marks that linger
✔ Normal, combination, oily, or dry skin
✔ Makeup/SPF wearers who want a brightening step that won’t pill

Why you’ll love it

  • Visible glow: helps fade the look of dark marks and sallow tone

  • Daily defense: antioxidant support to help protect against environmental stress

  • Plays nicely: layers with hydrators, niacinamide, and sunscreen

  • Texture you’ll use: sinks in fast, no greasiness, no stick

Free-from / Ethics
Alcohol-free feel. No added essential oils. Vegan-friendly and cruelty-free stance. Always check your local label.

How to Start
• Sensitive skin: begin once nightly for the first 1–2 weeks.
• Most skin types: use morning and night from day one.
• After 2–4 weeks, continue twice daily for steady brightening.

How to Apply
• Cleanse and (optional) tone.
• Dispense 2–3 drops into palms.
• Press over face and neck, focus on areas with dark spots.
• Follow with moisturiser. In the morning, finish with SPF.

Safety Notes
• Contains brightening actives (vitamin C derivative, niacinamide, tranexamic acid) — avoid layering with strong acids or retinoids the same evening when starting.
• Daily SPF is essential for best results.
• If irritation occurs, pause and reintroduce gradually.
• Pregnant or nursing? Generally gentle, but check with your healthcare provider if unsure.

Patch-test first! Every skin is unique — what my skin loves, yours might not. Dab a little behind your ear or on your jawline and wait 24 h before full use.

Full Ingredients (INCI)

Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Betaine, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Alpha-Arbutin, Tocopherol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate.

Key Ingredients Explained
Niacinamide (5%) – Brightens uneven tone, supports the barrier, and refines texture.

Tranexamic Acid (2%) – Targets dark spots and post-blemish marks for a more even look.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid + Ascorbic Acid – Stabilised and pure vitamin C forms that boost radiance and antioxidant defense.

Sea Buckthorn Water (Hippophae Rhamnoides) – Naturally vitamin-rich base that adds gentle brightening and nourishment.

Centella Asiatica Waters/Extract – Calms and comforts while supporting recovery.

8-Type Hyaluronic Acid Complex (incl. Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed HA, Sodium Acetylated HA) – Multi-level hydration for plump, bouncy skin.

Alpha-Arbutin – Additional tone-evening support to fade stubborn discoloration.

Ceramide NP + Hydrogenated Lecithin – Skin-identical lipids that reinforce the barrier and lock in moisture.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) + CoQ10 (Ubiquinone, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone) – Antioxidants that help defend against environmental stress.

We dispatch all orders within 1 business day (Monday–Friday) from our London, UK base via Royal Mail Tracked.

  • UK Standard £3.99: Royal Mail Tracked Standard Delivery (2-3 working days from dispatch) Free on orders over £30
  • UK Express £5.50: Royal Mail Tracked First Class Delivery  (1-2 working days from dispatch) 
  • EU: £9.99 (3–7 working days) – Free on orders over €80

    Please note: EU orders may be subject to local VAT or handling fees upon delivery, depending on your country’s customs rules.

Vitamin C Boosting Serum (30 ml)

£19.90