Vitamin C Serum for Face 20% with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E, 1 fl. oz.

I've reordered this product from Amazon 3 times but have held off on writing a review because I wasn't sure how much of a difference it was actually making for my skin. I initially bought it because I've read that vitamin C provides skin with a small amount of sun protection, which is good because I have very fair skin and live in a tropical climate where I'm often exposed to the sun. I've also read that vitamin c is useful for evening skin tone, reversing the signs of aging, preventing or repairing UV damage, and has antioxidant qualities. I initially enjoyed using this product because it soaked into the skin quickly and easily, a few drops was enough to cover my entire face, and it left me feeling soft and fresh. I recently went on a short vacation and forgot to pack this serum and almost immediately noticed a difference in my skin. It seemed rougher, drier, and generally less dewy and healthy. Also, I noticed that the fine lines around my eyes were more noticeable as were the darker freckles in that area and I was more apt to developing small blemishes. I've since resumed using this product and I'm pretty convinced that it helps a lot as far as keeping my skin looking less tired when I'm stressed. It seems to give me a healthy glow as well, and my skin feels soft and taut right after I apply it, and it layers well under a moisturizer, sunscreen, and makeup. I'm not sure how it compares to similar products on the market, however I can say that it's become essential in my morning beauty routine. When I use it I feel like I am taking good care of my skin. Additionally, I have very sensitive skin and never experienced any irritation or dryness after using this product. Overall, this one was a win.

I've been purchasing this product from this company for quite a few years now. I use it mainly for breakouts. When I notice them, put a dot of product on several times in a row and the beak out disappears. And it makes my face look great, even at 71. Great product!

Update: 04/30/15Changed from 5 stars to 4. Purchased and used up my second bottle and I can't say that I've continued to see you the same results. My skin didn't seem as "bright" as before when I was on the first bottle and I'm no longer noticing any fading of old acne scars, but maybe I'm expecting too much. Anyways, I decided to try a different brand (insta natural) with more vitamins and natural oils for more "anti-aging" benefits. I don't have wrinkles, just wanted to prevent . Big mistake! My skin felt awful with the other product and I began breaking out. With the insta natural brand my makeup caked up and smeared and I looked like a greaseball, even without makeup I looked greasy. My previous review I stated that I thought this brand (Amara Organics) made me break out at first but that it had gotten better. I couldn't give the other brand the chance that I had given this brand because my face felt too oily and itchy. I'm coming back to this product (Amara) since it worked well with my skin type, but I'll probably continue to look for something that might be better.Old review:My skin needed some serious help. I have oily, acne-prone skin and large pores. The hormones from having kids made me look like I had the skin of a teenager again...and the scars it left behind!! I was so embarrassed. I didn't want to spend hundreds on more peels and laser treatments at the spa and I remember a friend raving about vitamin C for skin care.After looking on Amazon for a while, this seemed to be the best rated so I figured I'd give it a try. Honestly, at first I was disappointed. I thought it was making me break out again so I quit using it after only a few uses. I'm not sure what really caused the breakouts but I decided to give this another chance after I had the breakouts under control. I'm so happy I did.I can't say that I saw any immediate results, but after a couple weeks I noticed that my skin looked brighter and my pores appear much smaller. I also notice that my skin feels less oily throughout the day (I used to have to blot my face every few hours and now it's very rare that I have to) and I'm not breaking out at all. I'm noticing that some acne scars are becoming lighter too. I use this under my makeup during the day and at night I use a retinol cream (but I've been using the retinol for a while and have only noticed results after adding this serum).The company sends an email with instructions and does advise that this serum is thinner and a little goes a long way. It also recommends to use it during the day, especially if you use a retinol at night. This is probably one of my best skin care purchases in a long time. I just ordered a second bottle and I'm sure I'll continue to order it as long as they make it.