A Guide to Vitamin C Skincare

Unlock brightened complexions with Vitamin C skincare. An efficacious and supportive ingredient, Vitamin C protects skin against external stressors, promoting even skin tone and a radiant complexion. See how to use this superhero ingredient with our Vitamin C guide.

What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is one of the better-known ingredients in skincare, and for good reason. It’s an antioxidant, which means that it targets stress caused to cells by external factors such as UV radiation and pollution, while promoting collagen and hydration. This powerhouse ingredient can easily be implemented in any skincare routine.

What are the benefits of Vitamin C in skincare?

Our skincare regimes should cleanse, hydrate and target our skin concerns. Vitamin C in skincare can benefit a variety of skin concerns alongside its main function as an antioxidant, protecting skin against external stressors. Other benefits include:


• Addressing visible signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles.
• Helps to build collagen bundles which promotes skin elasticity and volume.
• Vitamin C brightens dark spots, improving skin tone uniformity and increasing light reflectivity in complexions.

Our Vitamin C tips reveal how to reap the benefits of this ingredient for your skin type!

 
{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" }


Our skincare regimes should cleanse, hydrate and target our skin concerns. Vitamin C in skincare can benefit a variety of skin concerns alongside its main function as an antioxidant, protecting skin against external stressors. Other benefits include:


• Addressing visible signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles.
• Helps to build collagen bundles which promotes skin elasticity and volume.
• Vitamin C brightens dark spots, improving skin tone uniformity and increasing light reflectivity in complexions.

Our Vitamin C tips reveal how to reap the benefits of this ingredient for your skin type!

 
{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" }

Discover our Pure 12% Vitamin C Serum. Clinically Proven Results. Validated By Dermatologists.

It’s never too early to invest in the future of your skin. In your 20s, skin starts to show the effects of oxidative stress caused by UV rays, pollution and lifestyle choices. L’Oréal Paris laboratories have concentrated 12% Pure Vitamin C, the form of Vitamin C used and recommended by dermatologists, in a breakthrough serum, which visibly evens tone, reduces pores and smooths lines protecting skin from those premature signs and ageing and delivering brighter, smoother skin.

 
 

Boosted by derm-recommended active ingredients. 

{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" }
{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "<span></span>", "description": "L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Clinical Vitamin C", "thumbnailUrl": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/apac/au/brand-section/vitamin-c/vitamincvideothumbnail.jpg?rev=fc05a7d1509f44808e9634cf8c1ff84b", "uploadDate": "2019-08-27T08:00:08+00:00", "embedURL": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/RWPg7apkXWk" }
Pure 12% Vitamin C 
An antioxidant that brightens, evens tone and gives
anti-ageing benefits		 + Adenosine + Dipeptide
Provides anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle
benefits
+ Vitamin E
Boosts the antioxidant power of pure Vitamin C		 + 2 types of Hyaluronic Acid
Plumps and hydrates skin
+ Salicylic Acid
Resurfaces skin, clears pores and visibly refines texture		 + Glycerine
Deeply moisturises
{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" }

How to incorporate Vitamin C in a skincare routine

Whether you’re looking to brighten skin tone or target visible signs of ageing, there are some universal Vitamin C tips:

• Vitamin C skincare is recommended for morning use because of its ability to help protect
skin against UV radiation. Pair with daily SPF application to protect skin year-round.

• Pair Vitamin C with hyaluronic acid to increase moisture and hydration in skin. 

• If you’re using other potent ingredients like Vitamin C and retinol together, we recommend
alternating application between morning and night, or every other day.

 

 
 
{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" }

Discover Our Vitamin C Skincare Range For Men

{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": ".", "description": "Men Expert Hydra Energetic Moisturiser", "thumbnailUrl": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/apac/au/brand-section/vitamin-c/menexpertvideothumbnail.jpg?rev=757cc40bab6942768962c72a17d40d16", "uploadDate": "2019-08-27T08:00:09+00:00", "embedURL": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/nM8SYhUgPI8" }

Hydra Energetic - For Tired & Dull Skin

Formulated to boost tired skin, the Hydra Energetic range is infused with refreshing ingredients like guarana and Vitamin C. These formulas help to combat signs of fatigue like dark circles, dulled complexions and dryness.

Men’s face wash and face scrub  

For those who experience blackheads, whiteheads and clogged pores, a face scrub is one of your most powerful tools. Vitamin C-infused formulas help to brighten the skin as exfoliation unclogs pores and cleanses skin. Choose Hydra Energetic Wake Up Boost Wash for your morning dose of Vitamin C in a cleansing step, or Hydra Energetic Unclogging Pores Scrub for skin in need of a refresh.

Men’s face moisturiser

Optimal hydration levels are essential to healthy-looking skin. Vitamin C moisturisers provide 24 hours of lasting moisture whilst energising the appearance of tired looking skin for an all-day healthy glow. Reach for Hydra Energetic Anti-Fatigue Moisturiser SPF15+ for antioxidant-rich AM hydration, and Hydra Energetic All-in-One Moisturiser for versatile nourishing, protecting and brightening action.

Men’s facial mask and eye care

The eye area requires its own skincare support. To protect and strengthen this especially delicate area of skin, men’s eye care infuses ingredients which hydrate and lift. Hydra Energetic Cool Eye Roll-On delivers moisture and invigorating caffeine while the cooling metal applicator immediately wakes up the under eye. Hydra Energetic Hydra Energetic Sheet Mask supplies XL hydration, smoothing and brightening to skin.

 

 

 

 

 
 
{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" } { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "Thing", "subjectOf": { "@type": "ItemList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type":"ListItem", "position": 1, "url" : "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/how-to-use-vitamin-c-serum", "item":{ "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage":{ "@type":"WebPage" }, "headline":"how-to-use-vitamin-c-serum", "image":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/apac/au/articles/2022/11-2022/scalp/vitamin-c.jpg?rev=58d0972599bf423ab71ec20ce6259d36", "height":512, "width":1138 }, "datePublished": "2019-10-08T04:03:34+00:00", "dateModified": "2023-03-28T23:21:43+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "L'Oréal Paris" }, "publisher":{ "@type":"Organization", "name":"L'Oréal Paris", "logo":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/shared/baseline/navigationext/loreal-paris-black-logo.svg?rev=a43411e171da48ef888a91b0e2ef7b7c", "width":189, "height":60 } }, "description":"A glowing complexion is more than just a makeup trend – it’s a sign of healthy, strengthened skin. To create that lit-from-within glow you need to find the right skincare ingredients that work for your skin type and concerns. Some ingredients are universally applicable and should be included in everyone’s routine. That’s where Vitamin C comes in – when used correctly, this antioxidant is compatible with most skin types and has a whole host of skin benefits, like supporting brightness and helping with discolouration. In this article we’ll break down how to use vitamin C serum for each skin type and reveal how often and how much vitamin C serum to use. See how to make the most of vitamin C benefits ahead. " } }, { "@type":"ListItem", "position": 2, "url" : "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/face-serums-the-magic-elixir-to-add-to-your-skin-care-routine", "item":{ "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage":{ "@type":"WebPage" }, "headline":"Face Serums The Magic Elixir To Add To Your Skin Care Routine", "image":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/apac/au/articles/skin-care/contextualized/face-serum-the-magic-potion-to-add-to-your-skin-care-routine-hero.jpg?rev=82287df443554897967b62cf361aefda", "height":900, "width":2000 }, "datePublished": "2020-04-24T13:35:00+00:00", "dateModified": "2023-06-05T07:37:41+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "L'Oréal Paris" }, "publisher":{ "@type":"Organization", "name":"L'Oréal Paris", "logo":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/shared/baseline/navigationext/loreal-paris-black-logo.svg?rev=a43411e171da48ef888a91b0e2ef7b7c", "width":189, "height":60 } }, "description":"When serums arrived on the market, they started a little revolution in our skin care routine, and they’ve become our top tip for achieving your skin goals. Building an effective skincare routine to complement your skin type can be a challenge, but learning how to use face serum may be the key to unlocking results. In skincare routines, serums sit before moisturiser but after cleanser and have a lightweight, fluid texture. Serums are often infused with targeted, effective ingredients to help with a variety of skin concerns like anti-ageing, brightening, smoothing and hydrating – making them a powerhouse step in your skincare ritual. With a serum you can customise your skincare routine to address your individual needs and support healthy looking skin. Ahead, learn everything you need to know about how to use serum in a skincare routine. " } }, { "@type":"ListItem", "position": 3, "url" : "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/how-to-tailor-your-skin-care-to-you", "item":{ "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage":{ "@type":"WebPage" }, "headline":"How To Tailor Your Skin Care To You", "image":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/apac/au/articles/skin-care/beauty-gestures/body-scrubs-decoded-hero.jpg?rev=42bbfb32964d415aa914e91b50964c8a", "height":900, "width":2000 }, "datePublished": "2019-10-08T04:03:34+00:00", "dateModified": "2023-04-04T06:47:26+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "L'Oréal Paris" }, "publisher":{ "@type":"Organization", "name":"L'Oréal Paris", "logo":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/shared/baseline/navigationext/loreal-paris-black-logo.svg?rev=a43411e171da48ef888a91b0e2ef7b7c", "width":189, "height":60 } }, "description":"As tempting as it is to copy our best friend or work colleague’s <a href="https://www.lorealparis.com.au/skin-care/face-care"><span style="color: red;">skin care</a></span><span style="color: #000000;"> routine, the quest for your best skin should start with getting to know exactly what type of skin you have, what you should look for, and what you should avoid when developing a skincare routine to suit your individual needs and concerns." } }, { "@type":"ListItem", "position": 4, "url" : "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/sensitive-skincare-routine", "item":{ "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage":{ "@type":"WebPage" }, "headline":"sensitive-skincare-routine", "image":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/apac/au/articles/2022/11-2022/scalp/sensitive-skin.jpg?rev=ef415c3f034a495ba0f12921a8eb444b", "height":1080, "width":1920 }, "datePublished": "2019-10-08T04:03:34+00:00", "dateModified": "2024-03-04T11:01:24+00:00", "author": { "@type": "Brand", "name": "L'Oréal Paris" }, "publisher":{ "@type":"Organization", "name":"L'Oréal Paris", "logo":{ "@type":"ImageObject", "url":"https://www.lorealparis.com.au/-/media/project/loreal/brand-sites/oap/shared/baseline/navigationext/loreal-paris-black-logo.svg?rev=a43411e171da48ef888a91b0e2ef7b7c", "width":189, "height":60 } }, "description":"<div class="rich-text"> <p>Everyone has a different set of skin concerns, and when it comes to defining what <a href="https://www.lorealparis.com.au/how-to-know-your-skin-type">skin type</a> you have it can be challenging to differentiate between <a href="https://www.lorealparis.com.au/face-care/dry-skin">dry</a>, oily, combination or <a href="https://www.lorealparis.com.au/face-care/sensitive-skin">sensitive skin</a>. Today, we’re turning our attention to sensitive skin care. We’ll cover how to identify sensitive skin through a tell-tale list of symptoms, which gentle (but effective) products you can use on your skin, and how to select skincare for sensitive skin. While sensitive skin maintenance may seem daunting at first, L’Oréal Paris’ selection of tailored hypoallergenic skin care is here to help nourish and hydrate your complexion with confidence and ease.<p> " } } ] } }

More Vitamin C tips and FAQs

To help your skincare journey, we’ve answered some of your most asked Vitamin C skincare questions.

{ "@context": "https://schema.org/", "@type": "WebPage", "speakable": { "@type": "SpeakableSpecification", "cssSelector": ["speakable-content"] }, "url": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c" }
Can you use Vitamin C on skin daily?
In stable formats Vitamin C is suitable for daily use. Thanks to its UV protection ability, we recommend including Vitamin C skincare as part of your morning routine. If unsure, always consult a dermatologist.
What are the different forms of Vitamin C?
You might be surprised to know that Vitamin C skincare can include different forms of the ingredient within a single product. L-ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C), used in our formulas, is the purest form of Vitamin C. Other forms of Vitamin C include: Ascorbyl palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate & Vitamin C with bioflavonoids
What should you not mix with Vitamin C?
Vitamin C can bring about visible and long-term results in skin and is typically suitable for all skin types. When using powerful skincare ingredients, it’s important not to overwhelm skin or damage the skin moisture barrier. Other potent ingredients may still be implemented, but we recommend spacing out application between morning and evening routines or every other day. Ingredients we recommend alternating include: Retinol, AHAs like glycolic acid, BHAs like salicylic acid, Niacinamide
Is Vitamin C suitable for sensitive skin types?
Sensitive skin types are by nature reactive, so it’s important to use stable and gentle skincare formulas. The form of Vitamin C used in L’Oréal Paris skincare – pure Vitamin C – is a stabilised form, which is suitable for all skin types. If unsure, always consult a dermatologist.
Does Vitamin C dry out skin?
Dryness in skin can occur to any skin type and is made worse by stressors like UV radiation and lack of sleep. Vitamin C skincare helps to combat these stressors, which in turn improves the visible skin health. To enhance moisture levels and promote a strengthened skin moisture barrier, we recommend using Vitamin C alongside hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerine.
Does Vitamin C brighten skin permanently?
Vitamin C skincare can help to target dark spots caused by UV damage, alongside tired and dulled complexions. For the most long-term results, use your Vitamin C skincare routine consistently and alongside other protective products like sunscreen.
Can you absorb Vitamin C through skin?
Even though Vitamin C is considered an essential nutrient, it can’t be produced naturally by our own bodies. Skincare products with Vitamin C have formulated the ingredient into a stabilised and absorbable format. Pure Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid, the version used in L’Oréal Paris skincare, is effective and suitable for all skin types.
Does Vitamin C make your skin more sensitive to sun?
While ingredients like retinol can make skin more sensitive to sun, the opposite is true for Vitamin C. The ingredient is an antioxidant, which means that it addresses oxidisation in skin. Oxidisation is skin cell stress which results from UV radiation and can encourage signs of ageing in skin. One of the best Vitamin C tips is to use the ingredient in as part of your morning routine alongside a broad spectrum SPF for enhanced protection.
{ "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you use Vitamin C on skin daily?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In stable formats Vitamin C is suitable for daily use. Thanks to its UV protection ability, we recommend including Vitamin C skincare as part of your morning routine. If unsure, always consult a dermatologist. "} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the different forms of Vitamin C?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You might be surprised to know that Vitamin C skincare can include different forms of the ingredient within a single product. L-ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C), used in our formulas, is the purest form of Vitamin C. Other forms of Vitamin C include: Ascorbyl palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate & Vitamin C with bioflavonoids"} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should you not mix with Vitamin C?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Vitamin C can bring about visible and long-term results in skin and is typically suitable for all skin types. When using powerful skincare ingredients, it’s important not to overwhelm skin or damage the skin moisture barrier. Other potent ingredients may still be implemented, but we recommend spacing out application between morning and evening routines or every other day. Ingredients we recommend alternating include: Retinol, AHAs like glycolic acid, BHAs like salicylic acid, Niacinamide"} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is Vitamin C suitable for sensitive skin types?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Sensitive skin types are by nature reactive, so it’s important to use stable and gentle skincare formulas. The form of Vitamin C used in L’Oréal Paris skincare – pure Vitamin C – is a stabilised form, which is suitable for all skin types. If unsure, always consult a dermatologist."} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Vitamin C dry out skin?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Dryness in skin can occur to any skin type and is made worse by stressors like UV radiation and lack of sleep. Vitamin C skincare helps to combat these stressors, which in turn improves the visible skin health. To enhance moisture levels and promote a strengthened skin moisture barrier, we recommend using Vitamin C alongside hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerine."} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Vitamin C brighten skin permanently?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Vitamin C skincare can help to target dark spots caused by UV damage, alongside tired and dulled complexions. For the most long-term results, use your Vitamin C skincare routine consistently and alongside other protective products like sunscreen."} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can you absorb Vitamin C through skin?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Even though Vitamin C is considered an essential nutrient, it can’t be produced naturally by our own bodies. Skincare products with Vitamin C have formulated the ingredient into a stabilised and absorbable format. Pure Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid, the version used in L’Oréal Paris skincare, is effective and suitable for all skin types. "} } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does Vitamin C make your skin more sensitive to sun?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "While ingredients like retinol can make skin more sensitive to sun, the opposite is true for Vitamin C. The ingredient is an antioxidant, which means that it addresses oxidisation in skin. Oxidisation is skin cell stress which results from UV radiation and can encourage signs of ageing in skin. One of the best Vitamin C tips is to use the ingredient in as part of your morning routine alongside a broad spectrum SPF for enhanced protection."} } ] } { "@context": "http://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type":"ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@id": "/", "name": "Home" } } , { "@type":"ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@id": "https://www.lorealparis.com.au/vitamin-c", "name": "Vitamin-c" } } ] }