How Long Does Vitamin C Serum Last? Best Rated 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

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Whenever I talk about vi-ta-min C Serums, there is one that appears as a recommendation in my comments: The Timeless 20% vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid, apparently a cult favorite for many in the US.

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The Timeless 20% vi-ta-min C + E Ferulic Acid Serum comes highly recommended

It is not readily available in Germany, so I had to lớn have it shipped over with my wishtrend order, but you know me – if everyone tells me that something is THAT GOOD, I need to see for myself.So here we go – how bởi I feel about it? and will it replace my current favorite by Geek & Gorgeous?

Why vitamin C is important in skincare

A few words on vitamin C: It is an antioxidant, a necessary component for collagen production and helps in treating hyperpigmentation. It is also hard lớn formulate with due to its reactivity and works best in concentrations of around 15%, with the risk of irritation increasing much more than the potential benefits when you use more than that. (More info: Ingredient Spotlight vitamin C)

What the Timeless 20% vi-ta-min C + E Ferulic Acid Serum claims

Give your skin a mega-dose of vitamin C. Our 20% vi-ta-min C + E + Ferulic Acid serum brightens skin, builds collagen, and evens out tone. Enhanced with vi-ta-min E & Ferulic Acid, this serum is a great pick me up for dull, discolored, & stressed skin, while providing 24/7 protection against environmental pollutants. Recommended For: All skin types.

Facts about the Timeless 20% vi-ta-min C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

Prize and size

One piece (airless pump and bright yellow) contains 30 ml & retails for 24 € on the website here.

Texture and smell

Compared to other vi-ta-min C serums I have used, timeless sits right in the middle between watery and oily. It is heavier than the Geek và Gorgeous version, which feels like water, but way lighter than the Purito vitamin C one & sits comfortably on my more oily skin even in summer.There is no noticeable scent, which is a relief as high percentage Ascorbic Acid products vày have a tendency khổng lồ stink.

A closer look at the Timeless 20% vi-ta-min C Serum

How khổng lồ use the Timeless 20% vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

As always when it comes khổng lồ Vitamin C I prefer using it in the mornings, khổng lồ get some tiny extra protection against oxidative bao tay throughout the day & to keep it separate from my Tretinoin or acids that I prefer using at night.You can of course use it at night as well, khổng lồ help your skin repair.I go in right after cleansing, maybe add some toner before if I am feeling extra dry & then wait for it lớn sink in (while I brush my teeth) before I apply sunscreen.It paired well with every other product and never pilled or irritated my skin despite the high concentration and the low pH of 2.4.

Ingredients of the Timeless 20% vi-ta-min C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

Water solv, Ethoxydiglycol solv|h|perf 0 0, L Ascorbic Acid

Hover the mouse over an ingredient for short explanation. Read more on INCIDecoder.You can see that 20% L-Ascorbic Acid is paired with vi-ta-min E and Ferulic Acid, a combination made popular by SkinCeuticals as the latter two help stabilize the vi-ta-min C.In addition khổng lồ that is has a few humectants & Panthenol for soothing, but the main focus here is vi-ta-min C for sure, something I find reassuring – due to its instability too many things mixed together make me doubt the effectiveness of a formula when it comes khổng lồ Ascorbic Acid.You also don’t find many dedicated preservatives on the list, which due to lớn the airless pump packaging & presence of vi-ta-min E should not be a problem. (More info: How khổng lồ read an ingredient list)

Does it live up khổng lồ its claims?

Yes.

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My skin looks brighter, it delivers 20% vi-ta-min C và despite the high concentration I can see it working through for all skin types.

THE INKEY các mục Vitamin C

How does the Timeless 20% vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum compare to…

The Inkey menu 20% vi-ta-min C Serum

Despite my love for many The Inkey danh mục products, I was not a fan of their 20% vitamin C. I found it lớn be quite irritating và the texture – it is dissolved in a silicone base rather than water, which increases stability – felt weird. Timeless version feels much nicer and did not cause any irritation, something that I did actually expect.

Read my full reviews of the Inkey các mục 20% vi-ta-min C Serum here.

Geek và Gorgeous C-Glow – the perfect vitamin C Serum

Geek và Gorgeous 101 C-Glow Serum

More watery and with 5% less Ascorbic Acid, Geek & Gorgeous use the same full bộ with vitamin E and Ferulic Acid that Timeless has. There is no Panthenol và more preservatives due to lớn the dropper bottle packaging as well as a slightly higher pH of around 3.4.I prefer the more watery texture of this one and, as it is easier to get and more affordable, will continue lớn repurchase Geek và Gorgeous. But I must admit that Timeless is a worthy contender!

Read my full đánh giá of the Geek and Gorgeous 101 C-Glow Serum here.

Would I repurchase?

I really enjoy it a lot & totally get where the hype comes from, but as the Geek và Gorgeous version is more affordable & easier to lớn get where I live, I will stick to lớn that one when it comes lớn my own routine.

Whom vì chưng I recommend the Timeless 20% vi-ta-min C + E Ferulic Acid Serum to?

If Geek & Gorgeous doesn’t ship where you live, or if you prefer the airless pump over the dropper bottle, then Timeless 20% vitamin C is for you. Despite the low pH and high concentration, I never experienced any issues, so I think it would work even for more sensitive skins. As vi-ta-min C is known to lớn be irritating though I (as alway) recommend you patch chạy thử first. Especially those of you that struggle with hyperpigmentation will want lớn take a closer look at either of the serums I recommend here. (More info: Different forms of hyperpigmentation)

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