THE SCIENCE
Why it works
Vitamin C is your skin's own antioxidant, and it depletes with sun, age and stress. Topping it up neutralises the free radicals that break down collagen, while switching on the enzymes that build new collagen.
It also interrupts pigment production at the source, which is what evens tone over time.
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Antioxidant protection · neutralises free radicals from sun and pollution before they break down collagen
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Brightening · interrupts pigment production at the source, evening tone and fading dark spots
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Collagen support · switches on the enzymes your skin uses to build new collagen, for firmer skin
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Fine line smoothing · plumps and refines texture as collagen rebuilds
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Barrier nourishment · the oil base softens and supports the skin barrier while the vitamin C works
WHAT’S INSIDE
Seven ingredients.
A vitamin C that actually gets where it needs to go, paired with a gentler stand-in for retinol and a quiet layer of oils that keep your skin from feeling stripped. Nothing here is filler.
TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE 18% (VITAMIN C)
Brightens skin and fades dark spots while providing powerful antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
BAKUCHIOL
Retinol's results, without the irritation.
JOJOBA OIL
Balances oil production and keeps pores clear.
ROSEHIP OIL
Softens texture, brightens over time.
MEADOWFOAM OIL
Locks in moisture, carries the actives further.
BLACKCURRANT OIL
Fatty acids and antioxidants, working together
BERGAMOT (FCF) OIL
Antibacterial. The source of the scent.
THE DIFFERENCE
Not all Vitamin C is equal
Solubility
Our 18% Vitamin C
✓Oil soluble — matches the skin's own lipid barrier.
Most vitamin C serums
✕Water soluble — the barrier resists it.
How far it gets
Our 18% Vitamin C
✓Absorbs past the surface and converts to active vitamin C inside the cell.
Most vitamin C serums
✕Works largely at the surface unless the formula is strongly acidic.
pH required
Our 18% Vitamin C
✓Effective at a skin-friendly pH. No acid needed to make it work.
Most vitamin C serums
✕Needs a pH below 3.5 to absorb at all.
How it feels
Our 18% Vitamin C
✓No sting. Comfortable on sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.
Most vitamin C serums
✕Commonly stings, tingles, or flushes.
Stability
Our 18% Vitamin C
✓Stable. Full strength from the first drop to the last.
Most vitamin C serums
✕Oxidizes in air and light — turns yellow-orange as it degrades.
YOUR ROUTINE
Vitamin C
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01Cleanse
AM + PMWash with lukewarm water and pat skin dry.
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02Tone
AM + PMSweep on toner and let it absorb fully.
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03Vitamin C
AM + PMA few drops pressed over face and neck. Wait a minute before the next step.
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04Tinted SPF
AM onlyFinish every morning with tinted sunscreen.
Morning, night, or both. Vitamin C is gentle enough to use twice a day. At night, follow the same order and simply skip the SPF.