Skip navigation

GET $40 OFF your next purchase when you apply and get approved for a Nordstrom credit card. Restrictions apply. Apply Now

0
Main content
  1. Home
  2. Women

Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum

Perricone MD

SOLD OUT

This item is no longer available. Browse our recommendations for something similar.

Details & care

What it is: An oil-free brightening serum that targets discoloration.

What it does: Vitamin C ester gives the appearance of collagen-rich skin by visibly smoothing, brightening and minimizing discoloration over time. Squalane helps hydrate and visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and discoloration over time, and rosemary leaf extract helps tighten the appearance of skin.

How to use: After cleansing, massage onto your face and neck using a gentle upward motion. Wait until fully absorbed and follow with your favorite Perricone MD moisturizer. Use morning and evening.

  • 1 oz.
  • Oil-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5695582

Gift options

Write a gift message at Checkout and we'll email it to the recipient when their item is delivered
Need help finding the perfect gift? We've got you covered.
Shop Gifts

Perricone MD

Perricone MD founder Dr. Nicholas Perricone believes that true beauty comes from incredibly radiant health. The company's products use the most powerful ingredients on the planet, and are rooted in a holistic approach that is backed by science and research. Perricone MD never compromises on excellence and innovation because it's on a mission to revolutionize skin care for results you can see.

Reviews

(999)
4.5 out of 5
Write a Review

Most helpful positive review

Dec 23, 2025
great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used this product for a week now. it looks like it brightens my face.
Elsi
Verified purchase
Reposted from Perricone MD

Most helpful critical review

Dec 17, 2025
Worthy skin
Very strong serum. Burned my eyes and I had a terrible reaction with redness, rash and dryness. Waiting to get my money back.
Anonymous
Verified purchase
Reposted from Perricone MD
Perricone MD response
I am very sorry to hear about the above, I can see this was reviewed by our team and they have responded accordingly through your account.

Customer photos

Add your photo & review

Share your photo to help other shoppers.

5 stars
64%
4 stars
25%
3 stars
7%
2 stars
2%
1 star
2%
Sort by Most Helpful
A
Reposted from Perricone MD
Verified purchase
Mar 11, 2026
Please bring back your Vitamin C-Ester EYE SERUM!
I ordered the Vitamin C-Ester Brightneing Serum only because you no longer have my favorite which is the Vitamin C-Ester Brightening EYE SERUM. The Eye Serum was amazing and no other product you have works the same. Please bring back the Vitamin C-Ester Brightneing EYE SERUM! Thank you.
Perricone MD response
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with "Vitamin C Ester Brightening Serum" Your feedback helps us improve, and we take your comments seriously. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Elsi
Reposted from Perricone MD
Verified purchase
Dec 23, 2025
great product
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used this product for a week now. it looks like it brightens my face.
Anonymous
Reposted from Perricone MD
Verified purchase
Dec 17, 2025
Worthy skin
Very strong serum. Burned my eyes and I had a terrible reaction with redness, rash and dryness. Waiting to get my money back.
Perricone MD response
I am very sorry to hear about the above, I can see this was reviewed by our team and they have responded accordingly through your account.
Olga
Reposted from Perricone MD
Verified purchase
Sept 16, 2025
Great products for normal skin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great set! I’m 38. My skin is normal. Serum gives moisturizing, fast absorbing without sticky feeling, cream absolutely great! Consistence looks like something dense but in real it’s like mousse.
Vitamin C
Reposted from Perricone MD
Verified purchase
May 7, 2025
Changed my skin
This product has changed my skin. I noticed a difference after one use, now after about 5 weeks everything has improved. I never thought a product would make me feel confident about my skin until I started using this
Perricone MD response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re grateful for your support!
Christine
Reposted from Perricone MD
Verified purchase
Aug 6, 2024
My Favorite
This is one of my favorite products I can’t do without, my skin drinks it in. m My skin is so soft and has a much more even tone with daily use. I always have a backup!
Load 6 more reviews