Vitamin C is a powerhouse skincare ingredient that brightens, tightens, and protects. But did you know it’s actually a naturally occurring antioxidant in our skin? However, your skin’s constant exposure […]
Vitamin C is a powerhouse skincare ingredient that brightens, tightens, and protects. But did you know it’s actually a naturally occurring antioxidant in our skin?
However, your skin’s constant exposure to free radicals from pollutants and UV radiation ends up depleting your vitamin C levels (Pullar, 2017)
That’s why you need to constantly supply your skin with much-needed vitamin c and you can get started with a vitamin C face wash.
But with so many out there, which one should you use?
We can help.
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Here are my top recommendations:
- Editor's Choice: Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Cleanser
- Best Drugstore Brand: RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Gel Cleanser
- Best Professional Brand: IMAGE Skincare Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- Most Popular Brand: InstaNatural Vitamin C Cleanser
- Best for Glowing Skin: DERMAdoctor Brightening Daily Cleanser, Toner & Make-up Remover
- Best for Normal & Dry Skin: Belif Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist
- Best for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin: Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser
As a gel cleanser, it is refreshing and lightweight on the skin and the vitamin-packed microbeads provide gentle exfoliation and thorough cleansing.
Still, some users complained that it didn’t make a difference for their skin. Some even reported breakouts (likely from the citrus oils and fragrance).
So while we believe Murad has an unbeatable list of ingredients, you may want to buy the travel size first before committing to it.
Our Verdict: Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Cleanser has your skin covered with vitamin A, C, E, phospholipids, and skin soothers that refresh and protect your skin from damage!
A clinical study conducted by the company showed that 88% of users had visibly smaller pores, 93% saw improved radiance, and a whopping 100% had healthier, smoother, and younger-looking complexion after 2 weeks.
Meanwhile, some users posted complaints about dry skin, possibly due to the inclusion of vitamin c, glycolic acid, and fragrance.
Our Verdict: Get your inner glow going with RoC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Gel Cleanser, featuring 3OC, glycolic acid, and peptides!
All this is wrapped up in one luxurious, creamy formulation that customers enjoy slathering on. One user even recommended massaging it on your face until the foam becomes translucent.
Our Verdict: IMAGE Skincare Vital C Hydrating Facial Cleanser is a luxurious and effective vitamin c cleanser to keep your glowing and hydrated between salon visits.
Because this is a gel cleanser, it would work best for oily skin.
If you have dry skin, just be mindful of the fact that it has vitamin C, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and lactic acid since they may dry your skin out even more.
Our Verdict: InstaNatural Vitamin C Cleanser proves that mother nature knows best, as it uses the power of vitamin c with aloe vera, coconut water, green tea, sugar cane, centella asiatica, willow bark, and rosemary to cleanse and refresh your skin!
The formulation is noteworthy, not just because of the multiple sources of vitamin C but also because of the synergy among the ingredients.
Vitamin C reduces the deterioration of epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside (EGCG) in green tea, while EGCG enhances the effect of vitamins C and E (Byrdie).
Of course, such wonder comes at a price. As such, consider Avalon Organics Vitamin C Cleansing Gel as a budget alternative with vitamin C and kakadu plum as well.
Our Verdict: Radiance is just one step away with DERMAdoctor Brightening Daily Cleanser, Toner & Make-up Remover and its impressive formulation of vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, and aloe vera!
According to Belif, wormwood, soapberry, and sweet flag are natural sources of vitamin C. This helps in balancing uneven skin tone and boosting collagen production.
However, some users complained about the product being too stripping for their skin. So while this product is marketed towards normal and dry skin types, I’d advise those with dry skin to patch test first.
Our Verdict:Belif Creamy Cleansing Foam Moist employs the wisdom of traditional medicine with wormwood, soapberry, sweet flag, oat kernel extract, and calendula flower extract to repair and renew your skin.
While no users have complained about such an effect, several mentioned that the cleanser might not be suitable for sensitive skin.
Our Verdict: Get rid of acne and pigmentation with Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser, with its mix of vitamin C, copper gluconate, zinc gluconate, and magnesium aspartate!