The Vitamin C Serums Our Editors Love

If there’s one ingredient that holds a front row seat in any skincare aficionado’s medicine cabinet, it’s vitamin C. People love it and its benefits so much, it even has its own national holiday. (That’s right — you can celebrate National Vitamin C Day every April 4th.)

“Vitamin C is a great antioxidant,” says board-certified dermatologist and Skincare.com consultant Michael Kaminer, MD. “It helps neutralize free radicals and reduce environmentally-induced damage to cells.” While this doesn’t mean vitamin C is a substitute for broad-spectrum sunscreen, when worn together, vitamin C and sunscreen are an anti-aging force to be reckoned with. Armed with the pair, expect protection against harmful UV rays, free radicals and other environmental assaults for a more youthful, even complexion.

Get on board with this all star skincare ingredient with these editor-approved vitamin C serums.

Kiehl’s Vitamin C Eye Serum

Dark under-eye circles are a form of pigmentation that can be addressed with vitamin C. But because the eye area is so delicate, we recommend using a product formulated just for it, like this vitamin C eye serum from Kiehl’s. In addition to 10% pure vitamin C, the serum contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate and a Tri-Peptide Complex to target signs of aging.