Minimalist 16% Vitamin C Serum With Vitamin E & Ferulic Acid to Enhance Brightness, White, 20 ml (Pack of 1)

Lovely dupe works really well

This is a well-formulated 15% EAA serum, most EAA serums are waterless using propanediol as a base the result is a sticky formula which I found comedogenic. e.g. the sticky formulas were Ordinary, Niod and facetheory, in all of these cases I threw the product away within 1-2 weeks. This is a water-based EAA that is fast absorbing, non-comedogenic and gentle. I had no stinging sensation despite the use of tretinoin 0.05% three times a week in the evening. I use the vitamin C in the morning. My main issue is result is slower than with L-ascorbic, but that is for all derivatives of vitamin C, so you need to be patient. I used this product on its own for about two weeks, but I have started layering it over the G and G 15% LAA. This combo is giving me brightness and glow. I layer because I find 15% LAA does not take care of the hyperpigmentation like 20% LAA. In my opinion, EAA is the best derivative so far, 2nd option is SAP. Cons : Since they already have a 10% EAA, why not make a 20% EAA instead 15% EAA 20mls is just too small - will get less than one month of use if using daily This is the best EAA formulation. I have purchased 2nd bottle, and will purchase my 3rd to have as a backup

I love this serum and I have repurchased many times as it works very well for my skin. I am not a fan of classic vitamin c serums as they don't play well with other ingredients and are often irritating but this one uses a derivative (3-0 ethyl ascorbic acid) mixed with vitamin E and ferulic acid. It contains fullerenes, very interesting ingredient you don't find often. Price is good as well. I removed a star because every time I buy it it is always near its expiration date which doesn't sit right me. Although the product seems good and not spoilt, you shouldn't sell products that are a few month away (sometimes weeks ) from expiring.

I completely fell in love with this product and i have now repurchased at least 3 times and I will continue to do so as its the only vitamin c serum I find that actually works nicely on my skin giving it nice natural glow when applied in the morning. Easy application, quite watery consistency that requires a little bit getting used to but apart from this a stable step in my morning skincare routine. No breakouts either which is a plus.

Works great on oily skin, because its not oily itself. Works very slowly but it works. Definitely not value for money because it runs out very fast. Doesn't go even a month.

It made me react with horrible dry skin rash on my face and neck

I have had compliments on my skin when using this in the morning. Good consistency and goes on skin smoothly. It does smell a bit weird (probably the ferulic acid), but not bad enough for me not to use it, and I'm quite sensitive to smell. AM: Let your moisturiser dry, then add some of this and you will have GLOWY skin. Be intuitive and don't use on days where your skin feels too dry or irritated. I keep it in its box to avoid contact with light. I would say good value for money, though I haven't tried many other vitamin C skin products to compare, as this one works well for me and is a decent price. I've bought this twice and would recommend.

I find this serum to be very good on my skin and have received compliments on my skin recently. I use it under my Boots vitamin c moisturiser in the morning and then use a Boots retinol and a collagen moisturiser at night.