24 Best Vitamin C Serums for Glowing Skin

When it comes to skin care ingredients, few rank as high as vitamin C. It can brighten, lighten, tighten, and probably get your taxes back on time. 

With so much information out there (perhaps too much), it can be overwhelming to figure out whether vitamin C is real or fake. Should you choose a formula with clinical vitamin C or vitamin C from a natural extract? 

Should you choose a 5% formula or a 20% formula? Is this ingredient suitable for you? I turned to the Doctor. Karan Lal, a dermatologist and owner of some seriously glowing skin, answers the most burning questions about vitamin C serums. 

"Vitamin C is a topical antioxidant with many beneficial properties. "It can reduce hyperpigmentation, stimulate collagen production, and act as a cofactor in many cellular processes to achieve naturally radiant skin," says Dr. Lal. 

To get the glowing skin of our dreams, here are 24 vitamin C serums we love. La Roche-Posay Facial Serum with Pure Vitamin C. This serum does it all: It uses vitamin C to brighten and refine skin, hyaluronic acid to add moisture and plumpness, and salicylic acid to reduce breakout-causing oiliness. 

The end result is flawlessly hydrated, radiant skin. TruSkin Naturals Vitamin C Serum. This serum contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, jojoba oil, and witch hazel to improve skin texture and fight signs of aging. Plus, potent vitamin C helps fight dark spots and hyperpigmentation. 

Skincare Vital C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum. Environmental damage such as pollution is often the cause of many of our skin problems. That's why this vitamin C-rich serum actively combats and protects the effects of the environment on the skin. This means less inflammation, a smoother complexion, and a happier complexion. 

CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid. For sensitive skin, this vitamin C serum is ultra-light and fragrance-free, but still powerful for your skin. It also contains hydrating hyaluronic acid to help your skin appear not only brighter and more even, but also plumper and more youthful. 

TULA Brightening Care Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum. This powerful serum combines vitamin C, natural extracts, and prebiotics and prebiotics to ensure your skin is as radiant as possible. Dull skin and dark spots won't have a chance to appear. 

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner. For fast, effective results, this serum contains 20% powerful, stabilized Vitamin C to brighten, firm and smooth skin. There is no uncertainty, so be prepared to see results sooner than you expect. 

Sunday Riley CEO Brightening Serum with 15% Vitamin C. In the short term, this powerful serum will leave skin looking radiant and radiant, like you just had a facial. 

But with continued use, the combination of vitamin C and glycolic acid can fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation, reduce the visibility of pores, and smooth skin texture. 

DERMA-E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum. This fragrance-free serum combines vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and aloe vera for effective yet gentle results. Vitamin C brightens skin and reduces signs of aging, while hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates skin. For extra relaxation, aloe vera can soothe skin and relieve irritation. 

Vichy LiftActiv Vitamin C Serum. This anti-aging formula contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and a variety of antioxidants to correct and treat dullness, fine lines and dry skin. With so many powerful ingredients in one bottle, you might be able to cancel your next facial. 

Neutrogena 20% Vitamin C Brightening Serum Capsules. These little ampoules contain powerful vitamin C to brighten and even out skin tone. Not only are they fun to open and use, but the capsules are made from algae and biodegrade in water. 

Paula's Choice C15 Super Booster. This serum contains vitamin C, peptides, and vitamin E designed to brighten dull skin. Depending on your skin's sensitivity, you can use the product on its own or add a few drops to your favorite moisturizer for a more discrete but equally effective application. 

Tree of Life Glow Vitamin C Serum. This cleansing serum contains vitamin C, witch hazel, aloe vera and jojoba oil to nourish and brighten skin. It gives skin a radiant, healthy appearance and is an ideal makeup base. 

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum. This serum combines vitamin C, collagen, and lavender oil to be both effective and soothing. It brightens, smoothes, and plumps while smelling like the most luxurious spa. Ustawi Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum. This powerful yet gentle serum uses time-release vitamin C in its formula, so the ingredient's antioxidant benefits last all day while you use it. It's also made up mostly of natural ingredients, so you can make sure your skin isn't put under too much stress. PhD. Lara Devgan Vitamin C+B+E Ferulic Acid Serum. 

This serum is a triple threat as it uses vitamins C, B, and E to fight some of the most common skin concerns like dullness, signs of aging, enlarged pores, and more. This creation by incredible plastic surgeon Dr. Lara Devgan and the before and after photos she posts on Instagram are enough to convince any skeptic. Drunk Elephant C-Firma Vitamin C Day Serum. To combat dark spots caused by sun damage, these vitamin C-rich serums permanently lighten the spots while tightening and plumping dull skin. To ensure the serum stays effective longer, it comes in two parts that you can shake up when the product arrives to create your skin's favorite cocktail. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid. Favored by many smooth-skinned celebrities and dermatologists, this brightening serum contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to hydrate skin. 

Since vitamin C is very unstable in skin care, adding ferulic acid helps it last longer and work better. Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Anti-Blemish Serum While vitamin C helps fade dark spots on the skin, the combination of squalane and natural extracts protects the skin from future photo damage. This means that over time, you'll find your skin tone becomes more even and supple. PhD. Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum This celebrity-favorite skincare line has created an incredibly powerful yet gentle vitamin C serum that's perfect for anyone with reactive skin. With a combination of synthetic and natural Vitamin C, your skin will have glowing red-carpet glory in no time. 

INKEY list brightening serum contains 15% Vitamin C and EGF For the skincare minimalist, this targeted vitamin C serum brightens and reduces dark spots on your skin. Plus, it's very lightweight, making it perfect for anyone worried about clogged pores or breakouts. Tatcha Violet C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA To get your skin glowing, this serum contains vitamin C and gentle chemical exfoliants that will completely transform your skin's texture over time. For anyone struggling with dark spots or light scars, this serum is sure to make a difference. 

Omorovicza Daily Vitamin C Serum Omorovicza uses vitamin C to stimulate collagen in the skin, resulting in plumper, younger-looking skin. The creamy formula absorbs quickly while leaving skin feeling nourished and hydrated. Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Brightening Survival Serum This product uses a combination of natural extracts to refresh your skin. With glycolic acid, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and the retinol alternative bakuchiol, your skin will be so radiant, people will wonder who your esthetician is. Rose Inc Radiant Reveal Cleansing and Brightening Vitamin C Serum For dry and dull skin, Rose Inc.'s serum uses squalane and vitamin C to address these common concerns. Created by model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, we can only hope that with consistent use, our skin will become hers.