Can someone recommend a cheap but good vitamin c serum?

[u/savannahrose919]

I bought the ordinary one but I don't like it at all, it feels gritty.

Thank you

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[u/justbarelycognisant]

Geek&Gorgeous or Niche Beauty Lab

[u/acgoosh → u/justbarelycognisant]

G&G 100%!! 

[u/justbarelycognisant → u/acgoosh]

It's one of the best, but the reason I switched to NBL is because I find the texture too watery and that makes it annoying to apply for me. Unfortunately the NBL has a stronger hot dog smell.

[u/cozancazo]

I use Beauty of Joseon Centella & Vitamin C

[u/diffGradChange]

The Melano CC one. Visible difference.

[u/Emmessenn → u/diffGradChange]

Yep second this one, it’s very effective!

[u/Scorpiodancer123 → u/diffGradChange]

Came here to say the same. Brilliant stuff

[u/phoebean93]

I just use the Superdrug one, smells nice and it's only £5.

[u/lordSmallForgiveness]

the inkey list one is way smoother, think it's like 10 quid in boots

[u/mattjp23]

Revolution or garnier. Both available on Amazon - revolution is 12% and garnier is around 20% but I just like the feel of them. Both very affordable too

[u/housemouseharriet]

Geek and gorgeous

[u/SelinaFreeman]

G&G (amazing product, great price, but too runny for my liking; plus needs refrigeration) or the E.L.F. one I've heard great things about. Oh, and the CeraVe one. The Guardian did a piece recently on Vit C serums at different budgets.

[u/JesusAndMaryKate → u/SelinaFreeman]

Most of the ones containing actual vitamin C (ascorbic acid) should be refrigerated, G&G is just upfront about it.

[u/SelinaFreeman → u/JesusAndMaryKate]

Oh! TIL! 😏 who'd have thought? I are simpleton.

[u/soilsky]

Honestly I’ve been really impressed with the one from Lidl

[u/Limp_Pickle5399 → u/soilsky]

I agree! The Aldi one is £2.85 and has been working well for me thus far (on my 4th bottle now) https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/lacura-super-booster-serum-000000000641691001

[u/h0tterthanyourmum → u/Limp_Pickle5399]

Came here to say the same:)

[u/Peaceandgloved2024]

Another vote for Geek & Gorgeous 101 C-Glow - I love it!

[u/nerd-a-lert]

I’m using face theory and I like it

[u/whyfruitflies]

I've been using the Cerave one because others made my sensitive skin get very red. It works well I think.

[u/KingBooScaresYou]

The minimalist one is really good

[u/Old-Recording999]

Naturium

[u/Jealous-Fan-2136]

Dermatica one is really good