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Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Overall rating from 36 reviews so far:
4.2/5
Would use it again?
4.4/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.1/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.2/5

All Garnier products are officially approved by Cruelty Free International.

Since 1989, Garnier has been committed to a world without animal testing.

Garnier’s Vitamin C Brightening Serum is enriched with [3.5%] Vitamin C*, Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid, to reduce the appearance of dark spots and enhance glow, along with Lemon Extract, a powerful superfood well known for its brightening properties. The formula has been carefully blended to provide dark-spot action without being heavy or greasy on the skin.

Scientifically proven**:
- Immediately skin looks healthier and more radiant
- From 3 days, skin appears more even, brighter and smoother
- From 6 days, the density of dark spots appear reduced
- From 8 weeks, -43% of dark spot and acne mark appearance is visibly reduced

Designed to suit all skin types and tones, and is dermatologically tested.

Bottle made of recyclable glass.

All Garnier products are officially approved by Cruelty Free International.
Since 1989, Garnier has been committed to a world without animal testing.

*Vitamin Cg
**Cosmeto-clinical test, 74 subjects, 8 weeks

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Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
8th May, 2022
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Some progress

To start with, what I like about the packaging is that it lists all the ingredients and what they are for. The bottle is recyclable glass and has a crisp, clean label. My first impression on reading the instructions was that you have to use quite a lot (one full dropper) each use. When I use products with these types of droppers I tend to only use what I need and what I need is never a full dropper. I also thought that because the product is meant to give a 'glow' that I would end up looking greasy and have some pimples come through due to my skin type. I persevered and followed the instructions using a full dropper twice a day. I have been pleasantly surprised so far. I don't break out in angry pimples or end up looking greasy! It doesn't irritate my skin like many products do but I find it does take longer than I'd like to spend massaging it in (I put this down to the quantity it says to use) and I've got a couple of spots/bumps on my forehead and that little space in between my top lip and bottom of my nose (but they're not pimples). The scent is light but nice. I've used another Vitamin C serum prior and it had an overpowering orange scent. The Garnier brand is lighter and doesn't smell like an orange. The consistency is runnier than the other brand I've used. I have just started to notice some of my lighter brown spots are getting even lighter but that wasn't in the first 6 days like it claims ("ANTI-DARK SPOT ACTION: RESULTS IN 6 DAYS") and I haven't noticed a change yet in my very dark brown spots. I do like this product and will continue to use it until it runs out. However, I am still not sold on the amount I have to use each time. I feel like it's going to waste a lot and force me to buy another bottle more often. It's been 2 weeks and almost half of the bottle is used. I don't typically buy/need to replace any facial product once a month, for me it's too excessive so if I don't notice a bigger change in my dark-spot appearance by the time this bottle runs out (I estimate another 3 weeks) I don't think I'll buy another bottle and if I did I would stop using a full dropper each application and probably only use half.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
8th May, 2022
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This one was not for me.

I was so excited to try this as my skin has been so dull and lifeless lately. But this did not really do anything for my skin.

It’s a cute little bottle and it smells like expensive skincare. Vit C products are all the rage at the moment so I was hoping this would really make a noticeable difference to my skin.

While it did feel nice on my skin and my skin looked glowy when wearing it once it was off my skin was dull looking again. More time trying this product out might lead to success so I am going to continue to give this a go.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
5th May, 2022
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Nourishing liquid gold!

I am blown away with how fast this Garnier Vitamin C Serum has worked! I’m a new mama and often wake throughout the night - I would do anything to bring back the life in my skin, especially face. My skin really has brightened and doesn’t look so “dull/tired”!! I have been this after my shower and before my daily makeup. I also love that a little bit goes a long way - 1 squirt is enough for my whole face. I would recommend this product to my friends for sure!

Tips: Great to leave a “thicker layer” under your eyes - so nourishing!!

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
5th May, 2022
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Big potential

I am on my 9th day today. 1st night - after my shower, I applied one entire dropper for my face as instructed. I was waiting for it to dry up, (initially, I thought, how much longer do I need to wait? 2 minutes passed, I could still see the sheerness. I touched it, and to my surprise, it's ALREADY DRY AND ABSORBED, this was the only Vitamin C that it's like combined or with the effect of a moisturiser alone! So that made me happy). *I said to myself, "Oh, the fragrance is intense. This will be stingy for my dry face or if I have breakouts. TRUST ME, the smell is intense, but the product is not that stingy compared to other brands I have tried. It is strong - yes, however, it is a good smell. 1st day of waking up with it, I had exactly two pimples that were noticeable because they were in the healing and drying stage, so for me, I said this could be the perfect timing to see if there would be any improvement. Honestly, I can't tell if it got lighter on the first day, but I continued. 2nd night after showering, I did the same. I applied it while my skin was still dumped, and at this stage, I am still uncertain, but I stick to it because of the moisturising effect I am getting. I still don't notice any changes. 2nd day of waking up with it, I noted that the pimple on my forehead was surprisingly lighter than the night before. Of course, I said to myself, "Hmmm, it cannot be just like that", So I am not 100% giving all the credit to Garnier. :D 3rd night after the shower, I applied it, and this time I wanted to see changes FOR MYSELF. I took many photos that night in all angles you can imagine and all light and no lights settings, with and without flash, to see if there would be improvements. 3rd time waking up with it, after seeing it in the mirror, I said to myself, "Now, we are talking. Could you be a game changer??" 4th night after a shower was the same routine. By the time I woke up the fourth morning with it, both of my pimples were hardly noticeable. This has got me thinking if this were all just an accident, or is it because I am using it and my next layer is from La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Anti Acne? Could it be it was a great mix?? Now, I am confused but happy with the results. I stuck with the routine I developed and continued to do so. Now I am on my 9th day, and tonight will be the 10th night that I will shower and will apply it, and let me tell you one thing, I will not hesitate to skip and say goodbye to my current Vitamin C with much $$$ and replace it with this. It's surprisingly effective on me. Whether it is because of the mix I use, I will recommend this based on my experience. I loved using it. It surprised me on the first application and still does to this day. So yes, I think I have found my perfect face-regime solution.

Tips: If you did not see results, in the beginning, don't despair and just give up. Give it a chance to adjust with your skin, unless you were having a bad reaction, of course, no need to wait, but as for my experience, it may be a slow start but definitely a power player at this stage!

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
4th May, 2022
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Fresh

Great product comes in a glass bottle with a dropper. The scent is very fresh and has a slight lemony scent to it with a tad scent of yuzu. Does absorb in the skin well and does not feel sticky after waiting to dry, leaves the skin shiny and hydrating pairs well with a few dark spot moisturisers and over 5 days skin looks brighter and skin texture looks slightly even

Tips: Try and use all brightening products eg, cleanser, toner, exfoliant ,serum and moisturizer to see full effects.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
26th April, 2022
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AMAZING!!

Holy moly! My new holy grail. This product is so affordable too. From the get go I loved how this felt on my skin, not greasy, nice and light and i woke up the next morning with visibly brighter clearer skin. Ive got a few problem dark spots on my face and acne scars and I'm definitely noticing a reduction in these! I would recommend using this under makeup too as it is quite smoothing. I would say this is suitable for all skin types! I like this better than $80 serums I have tried

Tips: Use after cleansing in the morning and before bed for best results in my experience.

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