The best vitamin C products for brighter, radiant skin

With vitamin C being one of the few proven anti-ageing skincare ingredients, most people would agree that it is a wonder ingredient when it comes to encouraging collagen production, improving signs of sun damage and scarring, as well as helping to defend against environmental damage caused by free radicals.

But with vitamin C coming in many different forms of skincare, it can be confusing choosing the right product for you.

Below, BD has rounded up some of the best vitamin C products for brighter, radiant and more youthful looking skin.

Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm

Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm naturally replenishes, nourishes and hydrates dry lips. Sunflower oil, sweet almond oil and coconut oil replenish and soften while beeswax and lanolin provide a protective coating. Pomegranate oil is high in antioxidants and vitamin C.

Skin Physics Oxygen-C Gentle Vitamin C Exfoliating Mask

Skin Physics Oxygen-C Gentle Vitamin C Exfoliating Mask is a gentle exfoliating mask that helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores and reduce redness and inflammation for cleaner, clearer skin.

Ultraceuticals Ultra C10+ Firming Serum

This anti-ageing facial serum supports the skin’s epidermal matrix and provides antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors. The formula combines 10 per cent vitamin C and two peptides (Microelastin and MicroCollagen) with penetration enhancers.

Garnier Fresh-Mix Tissue Mask - Vitamin C Shot

Garnier Fresh-Mix Tissue Mask - Vitamin C Shot is a tissue mask that helps skin exposed to daily external aggressors, such as dehydration, sunlight and pollution.

Trilogy Vitamin C Booster Treatment

Trilogy Vitamin C Booster Treatment is an intense, certified natural two-week brightening treatment with six per cent high-potency natural vitamin C. 

freezeframe® REVITALEYES

freezeframe® REVITALEYES is an eye cream that helps treat every major symptom of ageing around the eyes. It contains vitamin C and hyaluronic acid for a brightening and energising effect, provides an antioxidant action, fights free radicals and boosts collagen production.

Napoleon Perdis Camera Finish Powder Foundation

With goji berry extract, squalane and vitamin C and E to nurture the skin, this powder foundation boosts clarity and reduces the look of fine lines, providing a long-lasting, velvety finish.

La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum

La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C10 Serum is an anti-wrinkle solution with pure vitamin C, salicylic acid and Neurosensine™ to reveal sensitive skin's full radiance.

Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal Serum

These capsules harness the power of ultra-stable, ultra-potent vitamin C and ceramides to not only deliver optimal skin brightening, but also help nourish and strengthen skin’s natural moisture barrier for smoother skin to prolong its glow.

Alpha-H Vitamin C

This newly released addition from Alpha-H is a hydrating serum that combines new generation vitamin C technology with botanical extracts to deliver superior antioxidant support to skins which lack clarity and collagen. It is formulated with ethyl ascorbic acid, hyaluronic acid, licorice extract, and grape seed extract that can help repair free radical damage.

Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil

This luxurious face oil visibly brightens, firms, and evens the look of skin tone and texture. Massage a few drops onto cleansed face and neck, following serum and moisturiser, morning and night.

Andalou Vitamin C BB Beauty Balm Sheer Tint SPF 30

Andalou Vitamin C BB Beauty Balm Sheer Tint SPF 30 is a BB beauty balm that provides broad spectrum SPF 30 sun protection with a natural, sheer mineral tint for flawless coverage in one easy step.

CLINIQUE Fresh Pressed™ 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C

CLINIQUE Fresh Pressed™ 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C is a simple, two-step system that contains vitamin C. It results in brighter, more radiant skin.