Vitamin C Serums So Good, You Might Skip Your Next Facial

What’s not to love about CeraVe? The brand is powered by gentle yet efficacious ingredients and backed by your favorite dermatologists. This vitamin C serum costs about as much as two bottles of orange juice, but the results last longer than the taste of the final sip. Brightening vitamin C works in tandem with nourishing ceramides and hyaluronic acid to whip dull, stressed skin into shape.

Key ingredients: L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), hyaluronic acid, ceramides

Size: 1 fl oz

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

Our expert says: “Who is a good candidate for vitamin C? In general, all skin types and skin tones can benefit from a vitamin C serum. I love CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum because it’s formulated with 10 percent L-ascorbic acid, the most active form of vitamin C, and the right concentration to deliver peak benefits, like improved skin tone and texture. It’s also fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and allergy-tested, so it’s effective yet gentle.”—Dr. Charles Puza