Garnier Vitamin C Brightening Serum is enriched with Vitamin C, Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid, to reduce the appearance of dark spots and enhance glow, along with Lemon Extract, a powerful superfood well known for its brightening properties. The formula has been carefully blended to provide dark-spot action without being heavy or greasy on the skin.
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★★★★★
Stacey–
this stuff actually works. Lightened dark spots on my hands. Thumbs up!
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★★★★★
Angela Middlebrook–
My skin has fewer blackheads/breakouts since using this product. Pleasantly surprised as my skin usually doesn’t react well to the Garnier skin care range. Not sure I’ve noticed less pigmentation as it claims though.
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★★★★★
Maggie–
This is good value Leaves skin feeling healthy. Did not diminish brown spots though
- CONS:Hard to apply with the dropper
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★★★★★
Cheryl–
A light serum, goes on well – I always add to a damp face. Not too strong a fragrance.
+ PROS: Light and easy to apply.
Good for dark sun spots.
Not greasy, pleasant fragrance, dries quickly. I need to use moisturizer in addition to the serum, as my skin felt slightly dry and tight afterwards. Easy to use dropper, it doesn’t dispense too much and you can control the amount depending on how firmly you squeeze. I have old acne spots that I would like to see cleared up. I haven’t noticed any change after a month, but will see it through until the bottle is used up. I actually have quite a lot of new breakouts which is surprising, as my skin doesn’t break out much. I don’t know whether this can be attributed to introducing a new product or if it’s due to other reasons.
I tried this on my skin twice with a reaction both times. The packaging has a claim on “Our product is designed to suit all skin types and tones and is dermatologically tested.” which to me is not really an accurate statement.
My skin is quite sensitive so I watch what I use and I think the addition of frangrance/perfume and other chemicals is a bit contradictory to wanting to put something on your skin to improve its health.
Both times I used a small amount of this serum I developed an itchy patch with reddened skin immediately and it itched for the entire day. Why did I use it a second time – as I needed to be sure it was the serum.
+ PROS: Cute bottle which is easy to use
- CONS:Not for sensitive skin.
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★★★★★
Jennie–
Really enjoying this product. Will purchase again
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★★★★★
Lisa Trowell–
Both my teen daughter and I love this. Skins feels silky smooth and not greasy. Seems to get into your skin and not leave that greasy feel. Use twice a day and my aged sun spots are lightening up. Good news for me!
+ PROS: Good size bottle
Nice fragrance
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★★★★★
Geoff Hogg–
Too soon to tell if it’s made a difference
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★★★★★
Joan Pilgrim–
Great product that made a difference to how my skin looks and feels.
+ PROS: Reduced dark pigments on my face and made my skin feel smoother.
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★★★★★
Samii–
This is a nice serum, texture is nice and feels fresh on the skin.
Unfortunately there is way to much fragrance in this product
Stacey –
this stuff actually works. Lightened dark spots on my hands. Thumbs up!
Angela Middlebrook –
My skin has fewer blackheads/breakouts since using this product. Pleasantly surprised as my skin usually doesn’t react well to the Garnier skin care range. Not sure I’ve noticed less pigmentation as it claims though.
Maggie –
This is good value Leaves skin feeling healthy. Did not diminish brown spots though
Cheryl –
A light serum, goes on well – I always add to a damp face. Not too strong a fragrance.
Dee – Auckland –
Not greasy, pleasant fragrance, dries quickly. I need to use moisturizer in addition to the serum, as my skin felt slightly dry and tight afterwards. Easy to use dropper, it doesn’t dispense too much and you can control the amount depending on how firmly you squeeze. I have old acne spots that I would like to see cleared up. I haven’t noticed any change after a month, but will see it through until the bottle is used up. I actually have quite a lot of new breakouts which is surprising, as my skin doesn’t break out much. I don’t know whether this can be attributed to introducing a new product or if it’s due to other reasons.
Lee-Ann van Heerden – Auckland –
I tried this on my skin twice with a reaction both times. The packaging has a claim on “Our product is designed to suit all skin types and tones and is dermatologically tested.” which to me is not really an accurate statement.
My skin is quite sensitive so I watch what I use and I think the addition of frangrance/perfume and other chemicals is a bit contradictory to wanting to put something on your skin to improve its health.
Both times I used a small amount of this serum I developed an itchy patch with reddened skin immediately and it itched for the entire day. Why did I use it a second time – as I needed to be sure it was the serum.
Jennie –
Really enjoying this product. Will purchase again
Lisa Trowell –
Both my teen daughter and I love this. Skins feels silky smooth and not greasy. Seems to get into your skin and not leave that greasy feel. Use twice a day and my aged sun spots are lightening up. Good news for me!
Geoff Hogg –
Too soon to tell if it’s made a difference
Joan Pilgrim –
Great product that made a difference to how my skin looks and feels.
Samii –
This is a nice serum, texture is nice and feels fresh on the skin.
Unfortunately there is way to much fragrance in this product
Lee O'Neill –
Loved this product