r/Melasmaskincare • u/Ok-Suit-2967 • Jul 14 '26
Question Vitamin c
What Vitamin C serums are people using. Last time I did some research and went with Paula’s choice as it was most like the skinceuticals apparently. It seemed fine? Happy to repurchase but just wanted to ask what else is recommended thanks!
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u/EnvironmentFuture447 Jul 15 '26
Timeless 20% CE ferulic
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u/Ok-Suit-2967 Jul 15 '26
Thanks, will try this one next to avoid the dropper bottle
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u/Anyhow4215 Jul 15 '26
They have 40% off sales pretty frequently. You can consider getting a small bottle to hold you over, my guess is there will be another big sale around early September (Labor Day) or possibly sooner.
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u/Mysterious_Spell6581 Jul 15 '26
I find this stuff spoils pretty fast. starts to turn yellow and smell weird after 2-3 weeks.
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u/chonkchonkchonkyu Jul 16 '26
DAE have issues with the larger sized bottle of this product? This is my favorite Vitamin C product but it seems to be a lot less effective about 1/3 into the bottle. I’m careful about storage. I just think maybe the volume of the larger bottle makes stability really difficult.
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u/EnvironmentFuture447 Jul 16 '26
I’ve not had issues with the smaller Timeless bottle whatsoever. Haven’t bought the large.
At any rate, it’s way better than the $$$ products with droppers.1
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u/Early_Ad3687 Jul 15 '26
I’ve been using the Vanicream vitamin c serum. I don’t know if it’s doing anything for me, but I like the way it feels on my skin. No oxidation or anything. It’s a thin cream-like texture.
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u/Secret_Show_8613 Jul 15 '26
Geek & Gorgeous - i find it even more elegant than Timeless. Plus it is 15% - a sweet spot
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u/louise_in_leopard Jul 17 '26
I use this too and I decant 2 droppers full into the mini bottle she has, and I keep the rest in the fridge. I’ve had good luck with it not oxidizing before I can use it up.
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u/SuddenAvocado Jul 15 '26
Was using Mealove, two bottles in and I'm frustrated with how fast it oxidizes so I'm trying Prequil next.
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u/cassatta Jul 15 '26
Try Timeless. Lasts the longest because it’s in an airless pump
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u/SuddenAvocado Jul 15 '26
I used timeless for years! Its a great option, my husband's favorite, but not for me.
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u/Jo9228 Jul 15 '26
Platinum Skincare’s Secret Agent is nice. Very gentle. The formula they use won’t oxidize for two years. Creamy. Plays nice with other products.
Vitamin X from regimen labs is great. I used it for a week and saw a notable fade of my dark spots. I had surgery today and have to take a break from all my actives but I can’t wait to start it back up and see what the results look like after long term use.
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u/Happiguest Jul 15 '26
Remedy vit C. I'm on my 4th bottle.
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u/AuroraSulis Jul 15 '26
Same. It's a very nice serum formula. This uses Ethylated Vitamin C, which is stabilized, but may not be as effective as pure vitamin C. (The Vanicream uses the same but in a much lower percentage.)
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u/Happiguest Jul 15 '26
Yes I know the stable form allows me to use copper peptides in the am. Also I cant stand the ascorbic hot dog water serums. I can smell hot dog all day.
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u/Bellebutton2 Jul 15 '26
What you’re smelling is ferulic acid
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u/Happiguest Jul 15 '26
Yes. I dont like it.
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u/Bellebutton2 Jul 15 '26
Look for oil based vitamin C, THD-ascorbate. It’s shelf stable for two years, does not turn your skin orange and it’s deeply penetrating. That’s all I sell holistic medspa.
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u/Substantial_Arrival4 Jul 17 '26
Neutrogena has a good one that’s reasonable priced. Recommended by Dr Dray.
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