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5% Ascorbic Acid Serum
R149.00
Why me
Sun and environmental triggers create free radicals which are damaging to skin. Anti-oxidants minimise the harmful effects of free radicals. Ascorbic Acid is the strongest and most abundant anti-oxidant in our skin and is the best ingredient for this job. Formulated with Ferulic Acid to stabilise the formulation.
Who am I
Water free serum
Benefits of using me
Brightens dark spots, addresses uneven skin tone, targets sun damage and premature ageing.
Hero Ingredients
5% Ascorbic Acid
Best time to use me
What goes well with me
2% Alpha Arbutin + 2% Licorice Extract
Skin types who love 10% Vitamin C
Oily, Dry, Combination
Tips
Safe to use during Pregnancy. Do not layer with Niacinamide or Peptides.
Ingredient List
Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Kojic Acid.
Additional information
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Customer Reviews
I love love this serum
I had to get myself 2 more because my skin absolutely loves it. The glow that’s in here?pure gold and everyone around me has noticed the difference
Sun Oct 26 2025 07:08:23 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Can't live without this baby
Can't live without this baby, every morning. Made my skin super soft and glowy
Mon Sep 01 2025 17:41:06 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Perfect for sensitive skin
Best serum I've ever got to try😊 considering i have a very sensitive skin but since I started using the serum I have no reaction my skin is smooth and glowing.
Wed Aug 27 2025 13:30:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Amazing!
Love this formulation - switched vit C for this and in a week I have seen a considerable improvement. Loving it for my winter skin
Tue Jun 24 2025 16:22:42 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
My skin looks brighter after just 3 weeks
Wed Jun 04 2025 04:16:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
This vitamin C serum is incredible!
It gives my skin that natural, healthy glow and has really helped with dullness and uneven skin tone. I can definitely see a difference in how vibrant and fresh my skin looks since I started using it. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, and perfect for daily use.
Sat Apr 26 2025 20:21:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Amazing
This serum is bomb, not too heavy just right and light weight
Wed Mar 12 2025 20:40:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Ascorbic acid
I love the feel of the ascorbic acid on my skin when applying it.
Fri Dec 13 2024 03:33:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Doing wonders for my skin!
Absolutely love it 🥰
Fri Nov 22 2024 08:57:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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