September 5, 2025
The Vitamin C Serums That Deserve a Spot on Your Vanity
by Riley Rae
Let’s be honest—our lips go through a lot, and most of us forget they need just as much care as the rest of our skin. Whether it’s dry air, too much sun, or just daily wear, a good lip balm can make all the difference. These aren’t your average, waxy chapsticks—think skin-loving ingredients like shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and nourishing oils packed into balms that actually do something. From glossy, tinted finishes to fragrance-free options for sensitive skin, these picks hydrate, repair, and protect without compromise. If you’re after healthy lips with a side of self-care, these are the lip balms worth keeping close.
La Roche-Posay Pure Vitamin C Serum
Anti-wrinkle serum with 12% Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and salicylic acid to boost radiance, reduce fine lines, and hydrate all skin types.
Scent: Fragrance Free
Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum
20% Vitamin C + 10% AHAs brighten, smooth, and even out skin tone with antioxidant-rich beautyberry for a healthy glow.
Scent: Orange, Lemon
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside 12%
Gentle Vitamin C derivative brightens, evens skin tone, and offers antioxidant protection for all skin types.
Scent: Fragrance Free
iS CLINICAL Pro-Heal Serum Advance+
Vitamin C-based antioxidant serum calms redness, soothes irritation, and targets rosacea and cystic acne while reducing signs of aging.
Scent: Aloe
Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe Serum
Vitamin C + E serum brightens, firms, and plumps with red ginseng and squalane for radiant, nourished skin.
Scent: Aloe
IMAGE Skincare VITAL C Serum
Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid hydrate, brighten, and soften wrinkles, with antioxidant protection.
Scent: Orange Peel
Sunday Riley C.E.O. Vitamin C Serum
15% Vitamin C serum targets dullness, dark spots, and signs of aging for glowing, firm, even-toned skin.
Scent: Orange
ISDIN Flavo-C Ultraglican Ampoules
Vitamin C and UltraGlycans deeply hydrate, protect against oxidative stress, and boost skin radiance—perfect for travel.
Scent: Fragrance Free
Allies of Skin 35% Vitamin C Serum
Professional-strength, waterless formula with 35% Vitamin C blend and niacinamide visibly brightens, firms, and fights aging.
Scent: Aloe
Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum
Clinically proven brightening and anti-aging serum with hyaluronic acid and Kakadu plum for hydrated, glowing skin.
Scent: Fragrance Free
e.l.f. SKIN Bright Icon Serum
Triple-action serum with Vitamin C, E & Ferulic Acid visibly brightens, evens tone, and reduces dark spots.
Scent: Unscented
CeraVe Vitamin C Serum
10% pure Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid brighten, hydrate, and improve skin tone, with added ceramides for barrier support.
Scent: Fragrance Free
