Are you looking for one of the best and most effective vitamin C serums? Look no further than Geek and Gorgeous C- Glow 15% Vitamin C serum I’m exited to review . For the past three years, their vitamin C serum has been a constant favorite in my skincare regime. Vitamin C is such a well-loved ingredient in skincare, because it has been clinically proven to fight damage from free radicals is an antioxidant, reduces hyperpigmentation, and helps increase collagen in skin. It’s an anti-aging super ingredient. It helps your skin look plumper. The best form of vitamin C is l-ascorbic acid. It’s the best research type of vitamin C and most effective from my experience. They make their vitamin C in fresh batches, so you are sure to get the freshest product when you order.
Brief History of Geek and Gorgeous
Geek and Gorgeous is a Hungarian skincare brand that was founded in 2015 by Peter Budahaz and Judit Rácz. The brand focuses on the transparency of ingredients and affordability. Judit Rácz, a computer scientist turned cosmetic formulator, came up with the concept of the brand, the products, and the active ingredients they should use, while Helia D-D helps to bring the products to life. The brand offers a range of skincare products, including exfoliants, serums, and moisturizers, that are formulated with high-quality ingredients to address various skin concerns. As stated on their site, “We create products with clinically proven actives in cosmetically elegant formulas that are fragrance (artificial or natural), colorant and drying alcohol-free. “ Basically they are everything I enjoy about a brand.
Claims on Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum from their site
According to their website C-Glow , it is “A super-light, water-like 15% Vitamin C + extra antioxidants (Ferulic Acid & a smaller amount of Vitamin E) formula to give the skin environmental protection, boost collagen & even the skin tone.”
Skin concern: dark spots, aging, dull & uneven skin
Product is : Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe
• “Pure Vitamin C (or Ascorbic Acid) is a 3-in-1, clinically proven superstar that gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant), boosts the skin’s own collagen production and fades hyperpigmentation. This water-light formula contains 15% Vitamin C & extra antioxidants to give a healthy glow, even and firm the skin.”
•” The disadvantage of pure Vitamin C is that it is super unstable, and hard to formulate with. This formula uses a low pH and extra antioxidants to help to stabilize Vitamin C, but even like this, C-Glow comes only with a couple of months shelf-life.”
Most l-ascorbic vitamin C’s i have tried in the past have gone “bad” in less than 2 months of use. The magic is that each batch is made fresh and shipping to the US is super fast!
Ingredients in Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid – 15%) – A clinically proven active that gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant), boosts collagen production, and fades hyperpigmentation. Also gives an instant glow to the skin.
- Ferulic acid + Vitamin E – Antioxidants that help to stabilize Vitamin C and increase its antioxidant power. The formula contains a high amount of Ferulic Acid and a smaller amount of vitamin E.
- Dimethyl Isosorbide – A new-generation solvent that aids the proper penetration of Vitamin C + solubilizes the high amount of Ferulic Acid into the formula.
- full list of ingredients…
- Water, (L-)Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide
Vitamin C Benefits
Vitamin C in your skincare routine aids in a variety of things that are great for your face in the long run.
How to Use/Cost/Texture/Smell/Packaging:
How to Use: Apply a few drops in the AM or PM at the start of your skincare regime. Pat it into your face/neck. Make sure your face is dry to prevent any irritation. If you apply in the morning put on SPF.
Cost: €12.50 ( around $14)
Texture: Watery. Absorbs fast! No stickiness. It’s easy to apply skincare and makeup on top.
Color- Clear, but when it gets “older” it oxidizes to a darker amber color
Packaging- It comes in a dark amber glass bottle to delay it’s oxidization process. Store it in the fridge so it last longer
My experience
I’ve used this vitamin C for the past 3 years, and it is one of the best. For one it has all the best ingredients to make it the most effective. My skin looks brighter and healthier after using it. And, I feel it helps reduce any old acne marks. Also, my skin feels smoother. It sinks in super fast and makes it easy to apply my SPF and makeup on top without affecting anything. I’ve used a handful of other vitamin Cs over the years but this is my favorite, and the fact it is at a very reasonable price makes it even better. The most amazing thing about it is it is the longest-lasting vitamin C I ever bought before it oxidizes. It can last up to 6 months in the fridge before it changes colors. I think it is attributed to the fact they make it in fresh batches and it is not sitting on the shelf in the store or in a warehouse for a long time before it’s shipped out. It also helps in anti-aging, but like most anti-aging products I’ll let you know in 40 years if it worked in that regard.
Overall Thoughts
Whenever I look for a vitamin C I look for one that is an ascorbic acid that has Ferulic Acid and a vitamin E to stabilize the vitamin C and to increase its photoprotection. And, a vitamin C that absorbs quickly with a light watery texture. It’s suitable for all skin types, but if your skin is sensitive or if you are new to a l-ascorbic vitamin C then you might want to start slowly.
How to Buy
If you are in the US you can only buy Geek and Gorgeous from their online store https://geekandgorgeous.com/products/c-glow. You need to spend around $60 for free shipping, but it can give you a chance to stock up on a few items to try. And, they ship it super fast. Also, customer service is great to deal with and I love that in a company
Would I recommend it?
Yes! Especially if you love l-ascorbic vitamin c’s and want one at a great price.
Would I repurchase it?
Yes!
