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10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

First Aid Beauty

Current Price $35.00
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Previous Price $50.00
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Highlights

  • Cruelty-free
  • Vitamin C
  • Good for: Acne & blemishes

Details & care

What it is: A sensitive skin–friendly Vitamin C serum that helps brighten without all the irritation, clogged pores or smell typical of Vitamin C.

Who it's for: Safe for all skin types and ideal for combination skin.

What it does: This radiance-boosting serum helps defend against surface free radicals that can cause signs of early skin aging. With 10% Vitamin C, it’s effective and safe, even for sensitive skin. It also contains Vitamin E to help soften skin and fend off surface free radicals and squalane to help lock in moisture to soften and hydrate skin. It’s lightweight, noncomedogenic and won’t leave skin feeling sticky or greasy.

Research results: In a consumer perception study with 45 participants after 10 days, 93% said skin looked brighter and more radiant. 98% said this product did not irritate their skin. 91% said this product felt nonsticky with no bad smell. 96% said this product did not cause breakouts.

How to use: Press firmly halfway to dispense a coin-sized amount into palm. Apply over face and neck once daily in the AM. Layer with other skincare in order of thickness and follow with SPF.

  • 1.7 fl. oz.
  • Cruelty-free
  • Dermatologist tested
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #7264112
  • Core Product ID 3333362BWE

Ingredients

Aqua (water, eau), 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, squalane, sodium citrate, tocopheryl acetate, colloidal oatmeal, chrysanthemum parthenium (feverfew) extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, glycerin, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium edta.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Reviews

(80)804.3 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Mar 10, 2025
I been using it for 2 years, and is help me with rosacea
cuco78
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Most helpful critical review

Mar 16, 2025

Severe allergic reaction

Buyers beware, product may cause severe allergic reaction! My skin is not sensitive usually but this product caused my face to swell to the point where my eyes were swelled shut. It took several days for the swelling to go down and left my skin barrier damaged and painful.
MelC
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Mar 16, 2025

Severe allergic reaction

Buyers beware, product may cause severe allergic reaction! My skin is not sensitive usually but this product caused my face to swell to the point where my eyes were swelled shut. It took several days for the swelling to go down and left my skin barrier damaged and painful.
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MelC
Mar 10, 2025
I been using it for 2 years, and is help me with rosacea
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cuco78
Sept 11, 2024

Reaction

Received as a sample and suffered a skin reaction 24 hours later. Itchy red skin and swollen eyes similar to other reactions in the section.
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TerriB
Aug 18, 2024

Allergic reaction

I normally use the mad hippie vitamin c but bought this one as part of a bundle. Unfortunately my skin had a terrible allergic reaction to it similar to the other reviews and I had to throw it away. It started as redness and then had pustular bumps and is now extremely dry while it’s healing. I feel like it’s worth mentioning that I have never had a reaction like this and my skin is not normally sensitive to products.
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K Brooke
Aug 4, 2024

Emergency room visit due to this product

I ended up in the emergency room due to this product. I initially wasn’t aware it was this. But my eyes swelled up and I had bumps all over face and neck with intense burning. I was told not to apply any skincare for a few days and given steroids to counter the reaction. After my face cleared up I used it again, not knowing it was the cause and the same thing happened. I discontinued using and again my face cleared up. Then I tried to use just a tiny drop mixed in with my moisturizer, and yet again had a reaction around my eyes nose and mouth, not as severe as the other times. My skin is never sensitive to serums/chemical exfoliants so I know that’s not the issue. I’ve also used vitamin c serums religiously for the past few years. It’s definitely this product
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Dyanis
June 23, 2024

happy with it

Use this when I travel seems to work fairly well no complaints.
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Nicole P
June 11, 2024

Allergic reaction

Please be careful when using this product as it can cause a red face, white acne, and puffy eyes. I initially thought my pollen allergy was severe and causing this reaction. However, it turned out to be a bad reaction to the product. It will take a few days to calm down. On the first day, my left eye became puffy and my face turned red. On the second day, both of my eyes were puffy, and I developed white acne. I also used eczema lotion. If these symptoms occur, it is better to cool down the affected area and go to the hospital if necessary. I received oral steroids because my reaction was quite severe, and I felt better in two days. I hope this helps someone experiencing a similar allergic reaction.
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Karen20
Apr 11, 2024

Irritated my eyes

This serum irritated my eyes and the skin surrounding it. They are swollen, red, itchy, and burnt. I won’t even be able to go to work because of it. It looks like I got punch in both eyes.
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Rach567
Apr 6, 2024

This burnt my under eyes in seconds

I just purchased this product and applied it to clean dry skin. The directions say to apply to fave and neck. It literally started stinging immediately. Only under my eyes. I washed it off instantly but could feel that my under eyes were raw. They were so pink compared to everywhere else. The next morning they were both swollen. Even my eyelids that must have gotten some on them during the washing process. This happened 2 days ago and my under eyes are now very dry and I look 100x older because of the dryness and they feel sunburnt. Please be careful using this product. I have never had a reaction to skincare so my skin is not sensitive to anything but this stuff. The photo on the left is me 2 days after using this product. The photo on the right is what I normally look like. This pic was taken a day before using the product.
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Tina45
Dec 29, 2023

Best Vitamin C Serum!

This Serum is the first product I have ever purchased from First Aid. I've been using Vitamin C serum for months now, but nothing matches this one! It's a beautiful serum that goes into the skin quickly, evenly, and smoothly with no fragrance. Within the first five days, I could SEE a significant reduction in the appearance of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and general discoloration. My skin is looking youthful again! The packaging is great too because it will keep the product fresh without oxidizing. Love it!
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MIssAnns777
Nov 10, 2023
Broke my entire face and neck out! Itchy, and extremely red reaction. My skin felt like a lizard and eyes puffed completely up after one use and happened within 30 minutes. I've never had this kind of reaction to any skincare products. Wish I'd read the reviews first on this and other products from this brand. I'm seeing now how many others have had this same reaction and not just with this product but others related to this brand.
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Donsoon
Oct 12, 2023

Love this!!❤️

I bought this about a month ago and I love it!! I have very sensitive skin and other Vitamin C products I tried made my skin red and inflamed. This is so gentle, but works great without the burning and sensitivity. I can see a difference in my skin tone and texture. I love it so much that I just purchased another so I wouldn’t be without. I use all FAB product, and love everything so far!! Thank you for making such great products!!
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