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9 Best Vitamin C Serum In India With Pros And Cons

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9 best of the best Vitamin C Serum In India With Pros And Cons (as of 2021 Oct) – Not all Vitamin C serum have the same efficiency or effectiveness. Depending on how they are formulated, their efficiency varies greatly.

The below mentioned products do not disturb the skin’s outer defence barrier and hence, are the best formulations that penetrate the skin and also, show visible results.

Start with a low concentration of 5% vitamin C until your skin gets used to it and, gradually work your way up to 20% concentration.

For your convenience, i have included the ingredient analysis for each product with its pros and cons. 🙂

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Vitamin C Benefits

Protects the skin from UV ray damage

Fights free radical damage or DNA damage

Brightens skin

Improves skin texture and tone

Boosts collagen production thus, reduces lines and wrinkles

Fades dark spots, pigmentation and blemishes

Reduces inflammation

Which Vitamin C Serum Is the Best Among The Hundred Others In The Market?

Worry Not!

The below mentioned are the best vitamin C serum in India with their pros and cons listed. This compilation is as of 2021. I will update this list periodically.

Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum

Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum

PRICE – 699 (Sale Price – 590)

A glow-boosting daily serum packaged with the goodness of Vitamin C that brightens and tones sun damaged and dull skin with dark spots.

Made with stabilized Vitamin C derivative “Ethyl Ascorbic Acid” that has 86% pure Vitamin C content. That is much higher than 40-50% content present in other Vitamin C derivatives.

One of the best vitamin C serum in India that is affordable and stable.

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Minimalist 10% Vitamin C Face Serum ingredients

PROS

Good for beginners

Free from fragrance, silicones, sulphates, parabens, essential oils and dyes.

Vitamin C is stable, does not oxidise and turn yellow

Light weight serum

Non oily and non greasy

Gets absorbed quickly

Matte effect/finish

Contains skin soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica

Also helps exfoliates skin with Lactic acid

No breakouts or irritation on sensitive skin

Imparts a glow and improves skin texture

Brightens skin

Reduces dullness, pigmentation, uneven skin tone and sun tan

Can be layered with other products and makeup

Suits all skin types

Budget friendly

Easily available online

CONS

Nothing

Hope it comes with a 15% and 20% concentration in the future

Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop – 5% Vitamin C Serum

Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop

PRICE – 1570 (Sale Price – 1250/-)

This hypoallergenic vitamin serum was formulated with stabilized pure Vitamin C to treat dead skin cells, dull skin tone and enlarged pores.

Use overnight to enjoy brighter complexion and clearer skin on the following morning!

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Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop - 5% Vitamin C Serum ingredients

PROS

Non oily and non greasy

Dewy finish

Has various flower, root and bark extracts and oils like orange, Lavender

Contains soothing & smoothing ingredient, centella asiatica

No breakouts or irritation

Helps prevent new pimples

Tightens pores

Reduces dark spots and pigmentation

Smoothens skin texture

Adds brightness and glow

Works well under makeup

Suits all skin types

No artificial fragrance added

CONS

Costly but totally worth it

Skin N Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Skin N Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum

PRICE – 1650/- (14$)

I have yet to grab this on sale.

The gentle and non-irritating vitamin c serum, formulated with synthetic Vitamin C to ensure a stabilized formula and maximum efficacy.

Along with Niacinamide and Peptides to boost the brightening and anti-aging effects. With a lightweight formula, it absorbs quickly into skin to leave it brighter, firmer and moisturized. without the grassiness.

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Skin N Lab Vitamin C Brightening Serum ingredients

PROS

Antioxidant rich serum

Light weight and pale yellow in colour

Glides smoothly

Gel like thicker texture

Non sticky and non oily

Improves skin tone and texture

No breakouts or irritations

Brightens skin within a month’s time

Hydrates and nourishes

Leaves your skin smoother, healthy and glowing

Fades acne scars, dark spots

Rejuvenates lifeless dull skin

No particular scent

Contains a blend of various vitamins

Perfect for sensitive skin

Free from alcohol, parabens, allergens, silicones and fragrance

CONS

Exact percentage of Vitamin C not mentioned clearly.

Works slowly on blemishes and pigmentation

Best suited for winter season

Goodal Green Tangerine VITA C Dark Spot Serum Plus

Goodal Green Tangerine VITA C Dark Spot Serum Plus

PRICE – 1850/- (Sale price – 1295/-)

The nature-based tangerine ingredient, extracted from clean Jeju Island will energize and gently improve your blemishes without irritating your sensitive skin.

62% Green tangerine extract with nature-derived Vitamin C that add vitality and energy to skin

Skin-brightening ingredient* that helps removing dark spots and brightens your skin tone (* Niacinamide)

Seven patented plant ingredients* and panthenol (* Rosemary, Camomile, Green Tea, Centella, Licorice, Asiatic Knotweed, Skullcap)

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Goodal Green Tangerine VITA C Dark Spot Serum Plus ingredients

PROS

Gel like serum, Yellowish in colour

Gets absorbed easily

Brightens skin

Fades acne scars

Mild citrusy fragrance

Does not irritate sensitive skin

Soothes skin with green tea and centella extracts

Hydrates and adds glow to your skin

Improves skin texture

CONS

Little sticky

Takes time to show results

May cause breakout because of Carrageenan extract in it.

By WISHTREND Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum

By WISHTREND Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum

PRICE – 1950 😭😭😭

The Bywishtrend Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum containing 21.5% of Vitamin C that helps promote collagen production and helps skin to heal scars faster, resulting in brighter and healthier skin.

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By WISHTREND Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum ingredients

PROS

Best for hyperpigmentation, acne scars and other blemishes

70% vitamin tree water and 21.5% vitamin c

Light weight and clear serum

Non oily and non sticky

glides effortlessly

Gets absorbed quickly

Tingling sensation but no breakouts, redness or other irritation

Dries out pimples

Leaves skin Smoother, brighter and even toned

Fades blemishes effectively and faster too

Skin looks hydrated and healthy

CONS

Sometimes it leaves a residue behind because of high concentration of vitamin C

It has to be stored in the refrigerator

Also, it stings but it goes away quickly though

Too costly for me 🙁

PURITO Pure Vitamin C Serum

PURITO Pure Vitamin C Serum

PRICE – 1550 (Sale price – 1200/-)

Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum boasts of 10% vitamin C and 84% Hyaluronic Acid as the main ingredients, along with natural Niacinamide and Red Ginseng extract to rejuvenate the skin.

The Purito Pure Vitamin C Serum relieves acne scars, dark circles, and freckles, with whitening functionality and prevents skin aging.

The serum ensures clear skin tone and firm healthy skin the next day.

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PURITO Pure Vitamin C Serum ingredients

PROS

Light weight

Not oily or tacky

Gets absorbed quickly

Skin tingles a bit

Hydrates and plumps the skin

Brightens and evens out the skin

CONS

Balls up under certain products (Piling)

Mildly sticky

Not for sensitive skin

SOME BY MI GALACTOMYCES PURE VITAMIN C SERUM

SOME BY MI GALACTOMYCES PURE VITAMIN C SERUM

PRICE – 2200 (Sale price – 1265/-)

Contain 88% of toner and 75% of serum to nourish and moisturise the skin and make the skin texture smoother
High concentration pure Vitamin C + 10 vitamins
Contains 1% pure ascorbic acid toner and 3% serum to soothe tired skin from ultraviolet rays and help maintain clear skin
Vitamin C, which helps boost immunity, is an essential daily nutrient for health and life

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SOME BY MI GALACTOMYCES PURE VITAMIN C SERUM ingredients

PROS

Light weight

Spreads effortlessly

Gets absorbed quickly

Non oily and non sticky

Brightens skin complexion

Improves skin texture and tone

Perfect for dull skin

Plumps and hydrates your skin

Fades appearance of lines and wrinkles

CONS

Contains artificial fragrance and colours. 🙁 (Just Why???)

May not suit acne prone, sensitive skin

Low vitamin C content 3%

Garnier Bright Complete 30X VITAMIN C Booster Face Serum

Garnier Bright Complete 30X VITAMIN C Booster Face Serum

PRICE – 449 (Sale price – 382/-)

Enriched with powerful ingredients like 30X VITAMIN C* and Lemons, the lightweight and non-oily formula serum for face instantly penetrates into the skin.

Whether you have oily skin or skin that is sensitive and dry, this face serum for skin is dermatologically tested and suitable for all skin types.

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Garnier Bright Complete 30X VITAMIN C Booster Face Serum ingredients

PROS

Reasonably priced

Milky white colour

Thicker gel consistency

Spreads easily and gets absorbed quickly too

Non sticky

Pleasant fragrance

Hydrates and softens the skin

Brightens skin complexion

Does not oxidise quickly

Visible results in 2 weeks

CONS

Little bit oily

Contains artificial fragrance and alcohol

Concentration of Vitamin C has not been mentioned.

Does not come in a dark bottle

ETUDE HOUSE Vitamin C-Talk Serum

ETUDE HOUSE Vitamin C-Talk Serum

PRICE – 1600 (Sale price – 800/-)

What it is: Daily serum with vitamins that provide a clean-looking base for dark spots.

Multi-vitamin serum that contains 10% of vitamin derivatives

Vitamin B3 derivative (niacinamide): For clean and clear skin

Vitamin C derivative (Ethyl Ascorbyl Ether): For brighter skin

Finally, Vitamin B5 derivative (panthenol): Intensely moisturises skin

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ETUDE HOUSE Vitamin C-Talk Serum ingredients

PROS

Light weight

Affordable

Gets absorbed easily

No irritations or breakouts

Moisturises the skin

Lightens blemishes as it has tranexamic acid

Fades acne scars

CONS

Contains artificial fragrance

Natural Vitamin C Serum Worth Mentioning

I haven’t tried these as they contain essential oils which is not suitable for my sensitive skin.

Ilana Organics Brightening Skin Serum

Dr Sheth’s Amla VC20 Vitamin C Serum

Earth Rhythm Glow boost concentrate, 20% Vitamin C

Raw Concoctions Ultimate Skin Perfecting Elixir

CONCLUSION

Not everyone of these may suit your skin type so play around with these to find the best vitamin C serum suited to your skin. All of these above mentioned serum contain one of the vitamin C derivatives.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is the most potent derivative with maximum penetration ability among all the vitamin C derivatives like L- ascorbic acid and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate.

Now you have reached the end of this article,  the best vitamin C serum in India with pros and cons, suitable for oily skin, acne prone skin and sensitive skin.

 

 

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