Vitamin C is a morning active. It works alongside your SPF rather than instead of it, and that pairing is the most reliable thing anyone can do for tone. At 20% this is the strongest in the range, so if your skin is reactive, start every other morning.
01 · Suitability
Is this the right product for you?
02 · Formulation
Key actives
| Active | What it does | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C at 20%3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | A stable form of vitamin C giving antioxidant protection against daily environmental damage and blue light. | The most stable form available, which matters because unstable vitamin C oxidises and stops working. |
| Multi-peptide blendPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 | Supports collagen and elastin production for a firmer-looking complexion. | It is what separates this from a plain vitamin C serum. |
| Superfruit Lifting ComplexFruit extract blend | Helps lift and firm the look of skin while keeping it soft. | Adds a firming angle to what is primarily a brightening step. |
03 · What to expect
Results take time
Guidance based on consistent use paired with daily SPF. Individual results vary. Not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
04 · In a routine
Where it sits
Cleanse
Hydra-Bright AHA Cleanser
Vitamin C Drops
Morning, on clean skin
Moisturise
Whatever suits your skin type
SPF · AM
Vitamin C and SPF work as a pair
Treatment compatibility
Guidance only. Your practitioner's advice for your specific treatment always takes precedence.
05 · Questions
Common questions
Morning. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, so it is doing its work against daylight exposure. It also pairs with SPF, and that combination is more useful than either alone.
Yes, but not at the same time. Vitamin C in the morning, retinol at night. Using both together is where most irritation comes from.
It is the maximum in the Glo range. Most skins take it without trouble, but if yours is reactive, start every other morning and build. If you would rather begin lower, ask us.
This is the higher concentration at 20%, with peptides added. C-Shield is the lighter entry point. If you are already on C-Shield and want more, this is the step up.
06 · Complete the routine
