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VITAL C hydrating antioxidant A C E serum

Size: 1 oz/30 mL
Sale price$84.00
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Your skin's daily multi-vitamin serum, with essential vitamins, amino acids, green tea extract and natural skin brighteners. Fresh, energizing aroma courtesy of natural orange peel.

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    WHY IT WORKS

    CLINICALS

    HOW TO USE

    INGREDIENTS

    Your skin's daily multi-vitamin serum, with essential vitamins, amino acids, green tea extract and natural skin brighteners.



    Fresh, energizing aroma courtesy of natural orange peel.

     

    • Provides multi-vitamin benefits with essential vitamins, amino acids, green tea extract and natural skin brighteners
    • Power blend of plant antioxidants delivers daily defense against environmental damage
    • Red rose wine complex fights signs of aging, including fine lines
    • Gives maximum hydration to combat dryness and promote radiant, healthy-looking skin

    HOW TO USE
    Apply to cleansed skin in the morning and/or evening.

     

    THE IMAGE WAY
    A serum provides powerful, targeted treatment and an antioxidant line of defense. After cleansing with your preferred IMAGE cleanser, dispense 1 – 2 pumps of serum and apply liberally to the face and neck. Don’t forget DAILY PREVENTION SPF during the day. Use a repair crème at night to nourish the skin while you sleep.

     

    OUR PRO SAYS
    Layer on top of VITAL C hydrating anti-aging serum for an antioxidant-rich glow.

    KEY INGREDIENTS:

     

    Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

    Sodium ascorbyl phosphate

    Vitamin E

    Green tea extract

    Red rose wine complex

     

    INGREDIENTS: WATER/AQUA/EAU, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE 20, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT, ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, WINE EXTRACT, ROSE EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN, SUCROSE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ARGININE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, LEUCINE, LYSINE HCL, RETINYL LINOLEATE, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TYROSINE, VALINE, BENZOIC ACID, MINERAL SALTS, PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38, TOCOPHEROL, SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

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    Skincare serum bottle with dropper labeled 'IMAGE Skincare' on a white background
    VITAL C hydrating antioxidant A C E serum Sale price$84.00

    Overall rating: 4.6648045 / 5 from 179 reviews.

    AI Generated Review Summary

    The VITAL C hydrating antioxidant A C E serum is praised for its amazing hydration, beautiful glow, and fresh, energizing aroma. Customers appreciate its lightweight feel and the wonderful results it provides, making their skin look brighter, smoother, and youthful. However, some customers were not pleased with the packaging.

    Summary topics

    • Smell: 13%
    • Feel: 14%
    • Glow: 4%
    • Hydration: 4%
    • Results: 7%

    Review topics: ["absorbs","results","quality","smells","improvement","feels","spots","lines","glow","skin","looks","use","face","hydration","complexion","order","difference","serum","cream","moisturizer","vitamin c","image","gold","update","vitamin c serum","change","skincare","healed","staple"].

    Review highlights

    • "My face is noticeably brighter and my skin feels so soft."Michelle M.
    • "I love the whole line , great quality and the scent is addictive!"Patricia K.
    • "My face looks so good and I love this product."MICHAEL P.

    Reviews

    Tried and True

    "I used up a whole bottle of this then tried a different brand from a good friend. . . WRONG! I had to go back to the best there is in this formula right here."

    Lauren L. (5/5)

    Love this!

    "First time using this serum and I’m Obsessed! It feels incredible going on my skin and I can see a difference after a few weeks. It’s a must in my routine now."

    Deidra R. (5/5)

    Phenomenal

    "Just started using this. Had to invest in a skincare regime. I did research and found Marlena Stell. Thanks to her I now know how to hydrate my skin so my foundation goes on perfectly! Love this product! Will continue to purchase this product! It’s so hydrating and amazing I put on a few drops after cleansing every morning. It gives you such a luminous glow. I combine with several other dewy products. Really glad I tried this!"

    Forestyrivers (5/5)

    Tropical Skin Glow

    "Love this product, it makes my skin feel so smooth and refreshed with a light beautiful orange scent!"

    Danna C. (5/5)

    Meh

    "Cut myself on the metal part of the dropper bottle. The packaging really needs to be redesigned. Aside from that it’s also difficult to open, which if you have RA like me is frustrating. The product is sticky and accentuates my pores and doesn’t seem to do much. The hydrating vitamin C serum runs circles around whatever this is"

    Amber (2/5)

    I love this product!!

    "I use this every day! It makes my skin feel so soft, smooth and smells so good and fresh."

    Lori U. (5/5)

    Quality yet affordable

    "I love all their products especially vitamin C serum and Night creme with retinol"

    Joan P. (5/5)

    Love this product

    "Brightens my skin, and has a great fragrance. Since I started using I get compliments on how great my skin looks."

    Kristen A. (5/5)

    Love!

    "Love this product. Helps my dry skin so much!"

    Kaylie R. (5/5)

    Great vital C serum!

    "Wonderful serum I use in evenings."

    Angela W. (5/5)

    Q&A

    Can I use this product at night? And can I use it with my Retin A?
    Hello Kay the VITAL C hydrating antioxidant A C E serum can be used at night with our retinol products. However for prescription retinols you would have to confirm with your healthcare provider.
    I am currently using the Vital C Hydrating Facial Oil, would this go on before or after that oil? Is there a benefit to using both? Also, I have very sensitive skin with rosacea, is this okay for highly sensitive skin?
    You would apply the AC&E Serum prior to applying the Vital C Facial Oil. These products are great for dry and dehydrated skin. You can also alternate the AC&E Serum with the Hydrating Facial Oil as well.
    When i apply a few drops and rub my hands together it turns white. What gives?!
    Hello Margot. It is possible that if hands are wet, the water and lipid content of the vitamin C may emulsify and turn white.
    What is the vitamin C percentage?
    We do not break down our formulations by percentage of Vitamin C as this can be misleading to our customers. High percentages of Vitamin C can be irritating to the skin (especially forms such as L-ascorbic) and cause significant oxidation of the formula. To circumvent this, our chemists have blended various forms of Vitamin C along with delivery technology (for example, encapsulation) that ensure proper delivery without adverse side effects or formula degradation. This allows us to provide a superior product and result without having to use high concentrations of Vitamin C which can severely effect product esthetics and limits the use to consumers.
    Can VITAL C hydrating antioxidant A C E serum be used with Niacinamide or clindamycin benzoyl peroxide?
    Clindamycin BPO is a prescription product so we can not advise on the use of that and would have defer to your prescribing physician for further usage approval.