The Trend Verdict
Spec-by-spec

Head to head

Contenders from Vitamin C Serums, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.

TruSkin Vitamin C Serum 1 fl oz TruSkin Vitamin C Serum 1 fl oz #3 in Vitamin C Serums
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Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum with Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid (Pack of 2) Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum with Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid (Pack of 2) #25 in Vitamin C Serums
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#25
Active Potency
L-Ascorbic Acid with E + Ferulic
L-ascorbic acid ~10% + E + ferulic
Formula Stability
Good but prone to oxidation
Opaque bottle, fairly stable
Gentleness & Tolerability
Mild stinging on sensitive skin
Mild stinging reported by some
Supporting Actives
C + E + Ferulic + Hyaluronic
Gold-standard synergy present
Value (Cost per oz)
$14.99 per oz on sale
Good value for formula quality
Brightening & Dark-Spot Fading
Visible fading in 4-6 weeks
Noticeable in 4–8 weeks
Verdict
Best-selling value vitamin C serum
Best-value C+E+ferulic antioxidant serum

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