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TruSkin
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum
A budget-accessible vitamin C serum — worth checking the ingredient list for stabilizers like ferulic acid, since pure L-ascorbic acid degrades quickly once opened.
Combines 20% vitamin C with 10% AHA in one formula — a high-concentration dual-active approach that suits skin already well-adapted to actives.
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Best for those with established tolerance to actives wanting a single, intensive product addressing dullness, pigmentation, and texture simultaneously.
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Key Ingredients
Vitamin C 20%AHA Blend 10%Alpine Rose
What We Like
- Contains Vitamin C 20% for high-concentration antioxidant and brightening agent; AHA Blend 10% for exfoliation for texture and enhanced vitamin c penetration
- Backed by research-supported active ingredients
Things to Consider
- Higher price point — a significant investment
- Results require consistent use over several weeks
Our Verdict
Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum is a premium offering from Tatcha that targets those with those with established tolerance to actives wanting a single, intensive product addressing dullness, pigmentation, and texture simultaneously. The inclusion of Vitamin C 20% provides high-concentration antioxidant and brightening agent. Best suited for those with established tolerance to actives wanting a single, intensive product addressing dullness, pigmentation, and texture simultaneously.
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