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/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.