Editor’s Picks: National Vitamin C Day Best in Skin Care

Happy National Vitamin C Day! So what on earth does that mean for you? Well, Vitamin C is your number one ingredient for brighter, firmer, more radiant skin! Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant when taken internally, and when applied topically to the skin, it works miracles.

Vitamin C is an essential step in any skincare regimen as it protects skin health against combined aggressors such as UVA ray exposure, ozone, and diesel engine exhaust. If we venture outside for the day, we will most likely encounter these aggressors which can cause free radical damage to our skin. Equally damaging are the rays from florescent light or ultraviolet light exposure from just sitting by a window in direct sunlight.

Free radical damage can cause a plethora of issue with our skin — from hyperpigmentation to a loss of elasticity. That’s why our skin begs a dose of Vitamin C daily!

We have use dozens of Vitamin C products, and the ones below are the best of the best!

Vitamin C Serums for all skin types:

The Better Skin Co. Mega C Serum $60

* Brightens dull skin by protecting it from free radicals & reducing redness
* Boosts collagen production, reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
* Calms inflammation (puffiness) giving skin a healthy glow
* Boosted with Bearberry, Licorice Root and Green Tea extract

Vitabrid C12 Dual Drop Serum $62

(read our review here)

Brighter skin, reduced fine lines and antioxidant protection, all in one drop. This quick-absorbing and deeply hydrating serum is packed with benefits from Vitabrid CG, a stabilized form of vitamin C, and powerful peptides ​for skin that looks and feels brighter, firmer, and deeply hydrated.Skin brightening: Vitamin C, a powerful brightening ingredient with antioxidant benefits, inhibits melanin production for a perfectly bright and even complexion.

Vitamin C for brightening dark spots

Hyper Skin Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum $58

Black-owned, vegan and cruelty-free

A hardworking hyperpigmentation treatment and vitamin C serum that targets the look of dark spots for a more even, visibly brighter complexion. This formula dramatically reduces the look of dark spots and signs of aging. It is formulated with rock-star ingredients like vitamin C combined with bearberry, licorice, and kojic acid to help combat the appearance of stubborn acne scars and sun damage. It also contains anti-inflammatory agents like turmeric and salicylic acid, which work to heal and prevent future breakouts.

Vitamin C powder for Brightening all skin types:

Vitabrid C12 Face Brightening Powder $60

(read our review here)

Featuring a revolutionary form of Vitamin C, this powder can easily be mixed and matched with any of the products in your existing skincare routine. Stabilized and active vitamin C is released into the skin for 12 hours, leaving it looking firmer and brighter, while also reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Vitamin C Eye cream for Brightening & Firming:

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Vitamin C+ Collagen Brighten & Firm Eye Cream $65

An energizing eye cream that’s infused with a proprietary vitamin C complex to dramatically improve the look of tired, aging eyes.

Vitamin C in an oil formula:

Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil $72

 A bestselling, hydrating vitamin C oil for all skin types that visibly brightens and firms, revealing your most radiant-looking skin—now in the rosy bottle you love.

Vitamin C mask for a pick-me-up:

Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask with Vitamin C $48

vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free

An instant glow face mask powered by a concentrated blend of 50 percent crushed citrus fruits that reveals radiant skin in as little as one use.