It’s been a while since I’ve done a product review on the blog. Recently, I’ve discovered the importance of Vitamin C as part of my skincare routine. If Vitamin C isn’t a part of your skincare routine, then you are definitely missing out. Vitamin C products were the most searched for products in 2017 according to The Telegraph . Vitamin C brightens and smoothes skin as well as providing the skin with a more youthful appearance. Vitamin C has also been credited with removing dark spots and discolorations on skin.
I’ve been using Vitamin C serums for about a year now and all the ones I have used were bought from Amazon . I find that the serums that are thicker tend to work better and faster but of course everyone is different, so some of you may disagree.
Superdrug Vitamin C products
Serums can be quite pricey in general so when I heard that Superdrug had launched a range of Vitamin C products, I was so excited. Accessibility and affordability? What more could a girl want? I’ve used the Superdrug Vitamin C Booster and Superdrug Vitamin C Eye Cream for just over two weeks and I am ready to share my honest opinion on it with you.
Superdrug Vitamin C Booster
Superdrug claim that their Vitamin C Booster will detoxify your skin and leave it softer and brighter than before. I definitely noticed a difference in my complexion after a few days. Was it significant? No, but I liked that my skin looked more radiant. My skin did also feel softer after a couple of applications. I never apply serums on my skin without my moisturiser as I feel that’s how they work best. If you want radiant skin without having to wait, I would definitely recommend this product. At £4.99, it’s a steal compared to most Vitamin C products on the high street (which are a lot more expensive). As for reducing or removing my dark spots, I noticed that my skin tone had a more even appearance. If you follow me on Twitter, I’m always looking for dark spot remedies, so the outcome of the booster did surprise me. I will definitely continue to use this product.
Superdrug’s Vitamin C Booster is priced at £4.99
Superdrug Vitamin C Eye Cream
A high street Vitamin C Eye Cream is perfect and I was really excited to try this product. Unfortunately, it hasn’t done anything for me. Superdrug claim on their website that it will detoxify the skin but the reason why I bought this product was for the ‘brightening’ claim which is very clear to see on the packaging. My eyes are quite puffy at the moment and I’m pleased to see that I have seen a difference.
I like the roll on applicator, as it helps the product absorb into the skin much more easily.
Superdrug’s Vitamin C Eye Cream is priced at £4.99
There is a demand for Vitamin C as a beauty product – it has so many amazing benefits. What concerns me about both products is that Vitamin C isn’t one of the first 6 ingredients (on the booster it’s the 6th and on the eye cream it’s the 18th/19th). I do think Superdrug should label the product ‘infused with Vitamin C’ and not ‘Vitamin C’. According to experts, in order for any product to be truly effective, the main ingredient ( in this case, Vitamin C) needs to be one of the first six ingredients listed on the packaging. Everyone’s skin is different, so results will vary. When it comes to beauty products, trial and error is key. You won’t find out what works for you overnight.
If you fancy a quick skincare fix and you don’t have numerous skincare issues, then these products would be a perfect addition to your skincare collection.
Have you used a Vitamin C product? Would you use a Vitamin C product?
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I love to hear from you all so feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of this post. I hope you have enjoyed reading this review xo
Thank for the honest review! I’m on the search for something to help with dark spots and hyper pigmentation. I look forward to reading more reviews
You are welcome hun. I’m always searching for products like this because my dark spots are so stubborn. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
Thank you, will invest in something else. I love it when bloggers share an honest review and honest thoughts and I need a product that can do some heavy duty work and where the featured ingredient is actually a featured ingredient.
That’s my biggest thing.
The featured ingredient needs to be the main one otherwise what’s the point?
I’m surprised that Superdrug would do something like this to be honest.
Great review 🙂 I won’t be getting this product then lol. However, it would be useful to know if you see any differences after longer than 4 weeks?
Hey Emanga, thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed reading it 🙂
I didn’t notice any differences after four weeks unfortunately.
The products have a very good price point but the % of Vitamin C in them needs to be sufficient to actually have an impact on the skin.
I think Superdrug need to review this and perhaps have fewer products in their range.
Right now, I’m using a Vitamin C serum from Medik8 and I really like it: http://bit.ly/2p6DThq (I’m also using their retinol too).
This review was really helpful, thank you for your tip from experts about how high up important ingredients should be featured, I’ll look out for that from now on with other products!
Thanks for reading Caitlin – I’m glad you found the review helpful!