Vitamin C

A skincare product containing vitamin C (ascorbic acid or its derivatives), used to even out skin tone, reduce dullness, and support daily antioxidant defence.

It supports overall tone evenness and helps prevent new dullness, but a specific dark mark fades faster with a targeted active like tranexamic acid — vitamin C works best as ongoing daily support, not a spot fix.

No, unlike retinol. But daily sunscreen is still essential over it — vitamin C supports sun protection, it doesn't replace it.

Any lightweight vitamin C serum suits oily skin, since the issue isn't vitamin C itself but the rest of a formula. If breakouts or excess oil are a concern, add a salicylic acid step elsewhere in your routine.