Austin Bloome

Vitamin C Serum

A hard year shows. It doesn't have to stay.

For the dullness eight months of broken sleep left on your face. Three forms of vitamin C plus ferulic acid help skin look brighter, more even and more awake — with calendula and chamomile to keep it gentle. Glow isn't a filter; it's ten seconds a morning.

Brighter, more awake-looking skin — the dull, flat, tired surface, lifted
Three forms of vitamin C plus ferulic acid work on the look of an uneven tone
Calendula and chamomile keep it gentle — brightening without the sting
The morning ten seconds that reads as glow, not another makeup step

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3 Forms of Vitamin C
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Why it works

Tiredness dulls your skin. This helps it look awake again.

Your skin looks dull and flat — awake on the outside, tired underneath.

Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C helps skin look brighter and more radiant and works on the look of uneven tone, so your face reads as rested even when the night wasn't.

Single-form vitamin C serums can sting or oxidise fast.

Vitamin C Serum

Three complementary forms plus ferulic acid, buffered with calendula and chamomile, for a gentler, more stable brightening step.

You don't have time for a ten-step routine before the day starts.

Vitamin C Serum

A few drops in the morning under moisturiser — ten seconds that do the brightening so your makeup doesn't have to.

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3 Forms of C

Complementary vitamin C for a brighter look.
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Gentle

Calendula & chamomile to soothe as it brightens.
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Evens

Works on the look of dull, uneven tone.
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Ten Seconds

One quick morning step, real glow.

The ritual

Your morning brightening step

1

Cleanse

Start with clean skin in the morning.
2

Brighten

Smooth a few drops over face and neck.
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Protect

Follow with moisturiser and your daily SPF — vitamin C loves company.

Full transparency

What's inside — and what's not

Three forms of vitamin C — L-ascorbic acid, 3-glyceryl ascorbate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate — with ferulic acid, calendula and chamomile in a light water base.

Never✕ Alcohol✕ mineral oil✕ parabens✕ silicones✕ sulfates

Glow isn't a filter

For the dullness a long season left behind

Brighter, more even, more awake — see why the vitamin C serum becomes the morning step people say they get compliments on.

🍊 3 Forms of Vitamin C
🌱 Vegan
🐰 Cruelty-Free
🇺🇸 Made in the USA

What people actually say.

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100-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Use it every morning for 100 days. If your skin doesn't look brighter and more awake, reach out for a full refund — bottle included.

Applies after 21 days of consistent use, once per product, and covers the product price — not shipping. See our Refund Policy for details.

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Made Fresh, Shipped Tracked

Freshly made for you in 1–5 business days, then shipped tracked from the USA — typically at your door in 5–9 business days.

The Honest Comparison

Why three forms of C beats one

Many vitamin C serums use a single form that stings and oxidises fast. This blends three, buffered with soothing botanicals.

What matters	✦ Austin Bloome Vitamin C Serum	Single-form vitamin C serum
Three vitamin C formsComplementary forms for a brighter, more even look	✓	✕
Ferulic acidPairs with vitamin C to support a more stable, brightening step	✓	Sometimes
Soothing botanicalsCalendula and chamomile help keep it gentle, not stingy	✓	✕
Lightweight feelSinks in fast and layers under makeup and SPF	✓	Sometimes
Vegan & cruelty-freePlant-friendly brightening, never tested on animals	✓	Sometimes
Made fresh in the USAMade to order and shipped tracked, not sitting oxidising on a shelf	✓	Sometimes

3 forms of CFerulic acidMade in the USA

One bottle, used each morning, lasts around two months.

Water, propanediol, L-ascorbic acid, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, glycerin, rice extract, calendula flower extract, matricaria (chamomile) flower extract, 3-glyceryl ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, jackfruit extract, imperata cylindrica root extract, ferulic acid, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance.

Three forms of vitamin CL-ascorbic acid (the classic potent form) plus 3-glyceryl ascorbate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate — two gentler, steadier versions of the same vitamin.They behave differently on skin, so using all three works on the look of dullness and uneven tone without the sting of one harsh high-strength acid. This is the heart of the serum and the reason skin looks more awake.
Ferulic acidAn antioxidant found in the seeds and leaves of plants like rice and oats.It's vitamin C's classic partner. It supports the formula's stability and works alongside the vitamin C so the brightening step holds up better in the bottle and on your face.
Calendula & chamomile flower extractsTwo soothing flowers — marigold and the one in bedtime tea.They're why this serum is gentle. Active vitamin C can be sharp on skin; these calm the formula so brightening doesn't have to come with redness.
Rice, jackfruit & imperata cylindrica extractsTwo fruit and grain extracts plus a root extract from a hardy grass that survives in dry ground.They add a light, watery softness so the serum doesn't leave skin feeling tight — imperata in particular is known for holding moisture.
Glycerin, propanediol & xanthan gumTwo moisture-attracting liquids and a natural thickener made by fermentation.They carry the vitamin C evenly across your face and give the serum its light, quick-sinking slip so it disappears before your moisturiser goes on.
Phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin & fragranceA gentle preservative pair, plus a light scent.The preservatives keep a water-based bottle safe for the two months you'll use it. We list the fragrance plainly — if you're very scent-sensitive, patch-test first.

Questions, answered

What does a vitamin C serum actually do for your face?

It works on the look of dullness and uneven tone, so skin reads brighter and more awake rather than flat and tired. Vitamin C is the classic brightening ingredient — one of the few almost every dermatologist keeps on the shelf — and this serum uses three forms of it plus ferulic acid, with calendula and chamomile to keep it gentle. It's a cosmetic serum working on appearance, not a treatment for any skin condition.

Will it help the look of dark spots and uneven tone?

That's the main reason people reach for it. Three complementary forms of vitamin C plus ferulic acid work on the appearance of dark spots and patchy tone over time, so the surface looks more even. Give it consistent daily mornings, and always wear SPF — sun is what puts them there in the first place.

Why three forms of vitamin C instead of one?

Because they behave differently. L-ascorbic acid is the classic potent form, while 3-glyceryl ascorbate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate are gentler, steadier versions of the same vitamin. Using all three lets the serum work on brightness without the harsh, high-strength single-acid approach that leaves so many people stinging.

Is it okay for oily or breakout-prone skin?

Yes — it's a light, water-based serum rather than an oil, so it sinks in without heaviness under your moisturiser, and calendula and chamomile keep it gentle. It works on the look of marks left behind; it isn't an acne treatment.

How many drops do I use, and where does it go in my routine?

Three or four drops for the whole face and neck, after cleansing and before your moisturiser. Always follow with SPF during the day — vitamin C does its best work alongside sun protection.

Morning or night?

Morning is ideal — vitamin C helps defend against daytime dullness and pairs naturally with your SPF. You can use it at night instead if that suits your routine better.

Can I use it with my other serums, including retinol?

Yes, with one bit of timing. It layers happily under a watery hyaluronic acid serum and moisturiser. Retinol is the exception: keep retinol for night and vitamin C for morning — that's exactly how this and Austin Bloome Retinol and Peptide Face Serum are designed to be used together.

Do I have to use it every single morning?

Consistency is what does it, and that's the easy part here — three or four drops takes ten seconds before your moisturiser. Miss a day and nothing is undone; just pick it back up.

When will I notice a difference?

Many people see a brighter, more awake look within a couple of weeks, and the evening-out of tone builds from there with daily use. Tone responds to consistency rather than intensity.

How long does a bottle last?

Around two months with daily morning use, because a few drops cover the whole face. Subscribe & Save keeps the next one arriving so you're never brightening with a gap in the middle, and you can cancel whenever you like.

How should I store it — and why do vitamin C serums turn orange?

Keep the cap tight and store it in a cool, dark cupboard, not on a sunny bathroom windowsill. Vitamin C reacts to light, heat and air, and darkening is the sign a serum is past its best. Stored properly, this one stays fresh right through the bottle.

Will it sting — and is the fragrance a problem for sensitive skin?

Most people tolerate it easily; it's buffered with calendula and chamomile to stay gentle. It does carry a light scent, so if you're very reactive or highly fragrance-sensitive, patch-test first and start every other morning. If you'd rather a fully fragrance-free step, Austin Bloome Hyaluronic Acid Serum sits alongside it beautifully.

Can I use it on sunburn or broken skin?

No — keep it off sunburnt, broken or freshly irritated skin and let that settle first. This is a brightening serum for everyday skin, not a remedy for burns or damage.

Is it safe to use during pregnancy?

Vitamin C is generally one of the gentler routes through this season, and this serum is applied topically rather than taken. Skincare in pregnancy is personal, though, so please check with your provider if you have concerns about a specific ingredient. If you'd like more support for where you are, our Pregnancy and Postpartum collections are built for it.

Is it worth it — and what if my skin doesn't look any brighter?

It's about two months a bottle of three forms of vitamin C plus ferulic acid, made fresh in the USA — ten seconds a morning, against the concealer and the extra makeup step you're using to fake awake. Use it every morning, and if your skin doesn't look brighter and more awake, our 100-Day Money-Back Guarantee gives you a full refund, bottle included, even opened.