Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum, Low Irritation, 1.02 Fl Oz

After cleansing and applying my toner, this Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is the next step in my skincare routine—and one I genuinely look forward to. The serum feels lightweight, absorbs quickly, and layers beautifully with the other products I use. I appreciate that it doesn't feel sticky or heavy on my skin, which makes it easy to use both morning and night. What I love most is the combination of ingredients. With Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Ferulic Acid, and Hyaluronic Acid all working together, it feels like I'm giving my skin exactly what it needs. My skin feels hydrated, refreshed, and smooth after application. I've tried products in the past that promised amazing results but ended up irritating my skin or feeling greasy. This serum has been just the opposite. It feels gentle while still delivering the kind of quality ingredients I look for in a skincare product. In my routine, this is the step that bridges hydration and nourishment. After my toner, this serum goes on beautifully and prepares my skin for the facial oil that follows. A little goes a long way, the bottle lasts longer than expected, and it has earned a permanent place on my bathroom counter. If you're building a skincare routine and looking for a quality Vitamin C serum, this one is definitely worth considering.

Lightweight, moisturizing & effective. This vitamin C has already began to lighten my dark spots after only 1week of use. I use it daily and love it

I love vitamin c. I have used a thousand serums in my routine, but I’ve never been extremely happy with the results. Not even with the uber-famous (and uber-expensive) SkinCeuticals ferulic. The reason is that the form of vitamin they use (ascorbic acid) is unstable and sensitive to air/light, so they lose since day one the magic. Also, for extremely sensitive people, Ascorbic acid might be irritating/drying. But Still, vitamin c is an all-time star ingredient: protects skin from sun damage, repairs existing damage, and has amazing anti-aging properties (in vivo studies show reduction in wrinkles, dark spots, texture..) let aside the glow. So I decided to change and add the Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate variation. The effects are almost identical, it's gentle, AND most importantly, it's not prone to oxidation at all, so the shelf-life is much much longer. That’s how I found this little gem: a perfect formulated serum, both in ingredients, and PH. And after the first week, I was totally in love. Personally, I’m a fan of minimalist products in skincare, meaning the less unnecessary fillers, the better. This is why I love cerave, and this is also why I love mad Hippie: it has a short ingredient list, but ultra loaded with good stuff for the skin. The formula has a whopping 10% vitamin c(Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate-SAP). Maybe you think, why I use this instead of or regular C, backed by tons of research? According to science, SAP gets converted into ascorbic acid in the skin anyway. Also, multiple clinical trials have shown additional acne-fighting benefits that Ascorbic Acid does not. Short story, scientists know that lipid peroxidation (i.e. the oxidation of sebum) plays a MAJOR role in the development of acne, comedones and inflammation related to acne. Well, it turns out that SAP reduces sebum oxidation by up to 40% Also, it’s not irritation. Regular Ascorbic Acid requires an inherently low pH to be effective, so it can be irritating if your skin is not used to chemical exfoliation. In fact, over exfoliation leads to destroyed moisture barrier. It also has vitamin e, that works in combination with c for photo protection against UV rays (premature aging, and potential damage to DNA), inhibits tyrosinase thereby reducing dark spots. As SkinCeuticals, it also has ferulic, that works synergistically with C and E for photo protection by inhibiting free radical formation and absorbs UV radiation. The super humectant, Hyalyrinuc acid is also part of the formul,a a well-known humectant, as well as Aloe Vera( antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, lightening, and healing properties). Konjac Root Powder (It has a ton of vitamins and minerals including A, E, C, D, B, copper, magnesium, iron, niacin, zinc, folic acid etc) Grapefruit (Antioxidant, antifungal, and secondary preservative. May have natural and gentle exfoliating properties) Chamomile Extract (flavonoids for sensitive skin, and inhibits free radical synthesis, and i vasodilator (i.e. increases blood flow to skin), Clary Sage (antioxidant and antimicrobial). This serum is fantastic, also it has a very subtle scent, and has slippery texture that dries matte, non tacky at all (hello skinceuticals, ) So, if you are looking for a new addition to you routine, looking for extra hydration and photoprotecton and avoiding dryness, try this, it has totally changed my skin for good!

So far I love this serum. It goes under makeup very well and I've gotten compliments that my skin looks brighter. My skin feels smoother and my pores appear to be smaller. I have extremely sensitive skin and it does not cause Amy irritation or breakouts. I chose this brand because it scores 100/100 on the Yuka app! I'm very happy with my purchase!

So, I have very very sensitive skin and have acne and perioral dermatitis, both of which worsen hormonally. I had great skin up until a few years ago (am 26 now), not sure what happened but I'm trying to fix it. So the first thing that I can say in favor of this product is that it doesn't irritate my skin, which may not sound like a big deal but really is. If my skin can handle it, I think most people's can. I do need to follow it with a moisturizer fairly quickly or it can be a bit drying, but that's not really unusual for a serum. I bought it in the hopes of, I don't know, improving ANY of the problems on my face (cystic acne, tiny bumps on chin and forehead, PD, acne scars, broken capillaries). One bottle lasted me almost 3 months of pretty consistent morning and evening application. I didn't really notice a difference with time, and I certainly didn't notice a difference immediately. So when I ran out a few weeks ago, I didn't reorder it. Fast-forward to now, and my skin has gotten way worse again. It's been in gradual decline since I stopped using the serum. I think I didn't realize it at the time because it was a very gradual improvement, and my skin was still nowhere near perfect. But it really did make a difference. I wasn't acne free, but I had much less, specifically less cystic acne on my cheeks (which is the kind that has left scars). My PD wasn't gone, but it was calmer and much less flaky. It didn't get rid of any scars, but it definitely reduced the appearance of my broken capillaries slightly (as in pinkish vs reddish). I'm fairly convinced that there is a nutritional issue of some sort at the heart of all of my skin problems, so I don't think it's fair for me to ever expect a topical product to fix them all completely and have rated this product accordingly. I will be reordering though because I do think that it helped somewhat, and I feel like if I figure out and correct whatever the underlying cause is, this serum might actually do a lot considering the little it has already accomplished. So for those with sensitive/problem skin like mine, I'd say give it a shot but be patient. And for everybody else, I bet it's amazing! Also, for anyone else with very sensitive skin and/or PD, I highly recommend Osmia Organics (specifically the black clay facial soap and the purely simple moisturizer). They're the only other products that I've tried (and I've tried many, prescription and otc) that also don't irritate my skin.

Easy to apply and make your face a little brighter.

I am honestly obsessed with this Vitamin C. From the first few uses, my skin looked brighter, smoother, and so much more even. The texture is lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave any sticky feeling. It layers perfectly under my moisturizer and makeup. I also love that it doesn’t irritate my skin at all — just a healthy glow every morning. This has definitely become a staple in my routine. Highly, highly recommend!

I am really enjoying this easy to use serum.

One of the best vitamin c for face! Authentic product

This is fantastic! Since I started using this, my skin's really cleared up, and the tone is much more even. Everything just feels - and looks - calmed and clarified. I actually can't remember the last time my skin looked this good. Even the stubborn spots around my chin have gone. I've been using the serum together with Simple Spotless Skin Triple Action Face Wash (this was a great find for spotty but sensitive skin by the way), and taking high-strength vitamin C and zinc orally. I wanted to go for a double attack - inside and out! I do have very sensitive skin, but this one just goes on beautifully with no warmth or stinging at all (tell-tale signs of irritation for me). It sinks into the skin quickly, isn't greasy, and I can use it under BB cream or foundation. I find some products sort of 'peel' underneath make-up, leaving tiny clumps that look like dirt, but this doesn't at all. It has no scent. To begin with, I think I used a little too much of the product (I filled the dispenser to the top). I realised this was probably a bit of a waste. With somewhat more sparing usage, I'm hoping I can get much better value for money out of a bottle with the same results. All in all, I've very happy with this purchase. I've just finished the first bottle, and have already ordered again.

I really like this product the serum is so soft and smooth and a little goes a long way. I definitely recommend it. Vit c serums usually irritate my sensitive skin but this one is so soothing and makes ur skin look good

I rarely write reviews cause I can’t be asked but when something is really good (or really bad) I force myself a little. I definitely recommend this product because it actually works! Well at least for me. I spent ages on the internet, and you know how all the product are always great and you don’t know what to go for and you that close to spending 100 quid out of desperation. Well I think I have for the first time ever made the right choice. Until I started using mad hippie my skin was dry and lumpy and after 2/3 days using it (yes 2/3 days) my skin became super smooth and healthy ( I also using a moisturizer though). It smells really nice and on top of everything it’s complety natural, ethical and affordable. Happy days. Go for it!

What I saw from an YouTuber's video is that it should've been light yellow. However, the one I receive was transparent but didn't have a bad smell nor did my skin react to it so. Issued it and I like it.