Vitamin C Is That Girl - And She’s in More Than Just Serums
These vitamin C-packed products are doing the brightening work across your entire routine. Here’s what to add to cart if your skin needs a reset.
We all know vitamin C isn’t new to the skincare game but if you’ve ever picked at a blemish (don’t lie), you’ll know exactly why this ingredient keeps showing up. Beloved for its brightening powers and ability to fade dark spots and acne scars, vitamin C is that one overachiever your skin actually benefits from.
And while serums get most of the hype, vitamin C has made its way into nearly every step of your routine, think moisturisers, eye creams, toners, and more. Whether you’re rebuilding your skin barrier post-breakout or just chasing that glazed-doughnut glow, these vitamin C products were picked to do more than just sit pretty on your shelf. Ahead, a curated edit of vitamin C skincare worth slotting into your lineup.
What should you not mix with vitamin C?
Vitamin C is a skincare MVP, but pair it with the wrong ingredients, and you’ll end up doing more harm than good. Avoid using it alongside retinol, benzoyl peroxide, or strong acids like AHAs and BHAs, as this cocktail can trigger irritation, redness, and ultimately cancel out vitamin C’s brightening benefits.
Can you use vitamin C on your face everyday?
Yes, you can use vitamin C daily, up to twice a day, even. But if you’re new to it, start slow: try applying it every few days at first to see how your skin reacts, then build up your usage. And don’t forget SPF, vitamin C can make your skin more sun-sensitive, so sunscreen is non-negotiable.
Derma Lab Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C Brightening Cream, $50.80 for 45g, Watsons
Why we love it: Derma Lab's Lumiclar Pure Vitamin C Brightening Cream is formulated with dermatological-grade pure vitamin C, niacinamide, and ceramides that soothes and strengthens your skin barrier to prevent dryness. Enriched with vitamin C, it enhances your dull skin, leaving it radiant as it reduces melanin production, to fade your dark spots. The cream is also non-greasy perfect for Singapore's humid weather, as it deeply hydrates for up to 48 hours so that your skin remains hydrated and radiant.
5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturiser SPF 50, $65 for 60ml, Paula's Choice
Why we love it: Who doesn't need sun protection? Paula's Choice 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturiser that's SPF 50 is a lightweight, multi-active SPF infused with five percent vitamin C that takes care of your UV protection while brightening and hydrating your skin. As it protects you against sun damage, it prevents discolouration and it's sheer finish also means that it's suitable for all skin types and tones that doesn't leave you with a white cast!
Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser, $49 for 50ml, The Body Shop
Why we love it: The Body Shop’s Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser is made for skin that’s feeling dry, dull, or just plain tired. Its rich, whipped texture sinks in fast but delivers serious hydration, up to 48 hours worth. With vitamin C from natural origins, bakuchiol, and olive-derived squalane, it works to brighten, smooth, and bring your glow back without any greasiness.
Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Cream, $42 for 50ml, Innisfree
Why we love it: Innisfree’s Vitamin C Green Tea Enzyme Brightening Cream is a quiet overachiever. Packed with a four percent blend of vitamin C derivatives, Jeju tangerine extract, glutathione, and ferulic acid, it targets dullness and dark spots without overwhelming sensitive skin. Green tea enzymes and PHA gently smooth texture, while hyaluronic acid and squalane keep everything hydrated and bouncy. The result? That coveted glass skin glow, minus the stickiness.
Tatcha Brightening Eye Cream, $105 for 15ml, Sephora
Why we love it: Tatcha's Brightening Eye Cream is formulated with a 12-hour time-release vitamin C, which delivers radiance, firmness, and clarity for 12 continuous hours with a single application, and with bioferments and niacinamide that will lift, firm, de-puff, and reduce the look of your tired dark circles. The result? A brighter and visibly firmer look that made you look like you got that eight hours of sleep (even if you didn't!).
Urban Decay All Nighter Vitamin C Cactus Flower Water Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, $50 for 118ml, Sephora
Why we love it: Yes, Urban Decay’s OG All Nighter Setting Spray is iconic but this version comes with a skin-brightening upgrade. Infused with vitamin C and cactus flower water, it gives your complexion a subtle glow while locking your makeup in place. Dewy, not greasy. Hydrated, not flaky. It’s especially great for dry or mature skin types, and yes, it still holds up against water, sweat, and transfer.
Goodal Vit C Eye Patch, $36.90, Watsons
Why we love it: Think of this as Goodal’s cult-favourite vitamin C serum, now in patch form. These hydrogel eye patches are soaked in the same green tangerine formula known for brightening dark spots, but made to hug your under-eyes without slipping. Just five minutes, and you’re left with skin that looks visibly more hydrated, smooth, and lit-from-within. Gentle enough to use daily, even on your sleep-deprived days.
Medicube Deep Vita C Pad, $47.13, Amazon
Why we love it: Medicube's Deep Vita C Pad is formulated with vitamin-enriched water that helps to brighten and even your skin tone. Infused with sea buckthorn extract and vitamin C derivatives that helps to reduce all your unwanted dark spots and blemishes and improves your post-acne marks so that you can achieve clear skin. What's better? The toner pad is also double-sided, with an exfoliating side that removes impurities and dead skin cells for a much smoother appearance.
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