How do you use vitamin C for face care and what do you pair it with?

What does vitamin C for face care do?

Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an antioxidant that cosmetics use mainly for glow and an even complexion. In the ingredient list you may see it as “Ascorbic Acid” or as one of its other forms. Pure vitamin C is an ingredient that gives skin a lively look.

Because vitamin C is sensitive to air and light, brands package it so that it stays fresh. In Deep Vita C Capsule Cream it sits in golden capsules, which keep the vitamin C fresh until you blend them with the gel.

What should you pair vitamin C with?

Deep Vita C Capsule Cream is a good example of ingredients working together:

• In the capsules: stabilized liposomal vitamin C, 50% sea buckthorn extract and 5% niacinamide.
• In the gel: ferulic acid, vitamins E, Q and P, and alpha-arbutin.

Ferulic acid complements the vitamin C, vitamins E, Q and P keep skin soft and hydrated, and sea buckthorn is rich in antioxidants. Niacinamide supports smooth skin and an even tone. The cream is dermatologist-tested and free from artificial colors.

Medicube also writes that its pink PDRN serum can be used alongside vitamin C or retinol.

Cream or mask?

Using vitamin C for face care is easiest as a cream, with a mask now and then as an extra treat.

A cream for everyday use. Deep Vita C Capsule Cream is a 55 g cream that you use morning and evening after toner and serum. Mix the capsules and gel on your palm to suit your skin type:

• oily skin: 2 parts gel to 1 part capsules;
• normal and combination skin: 1:1;
• dry and sensitive skin: 1 part gel to 2 parts capsules.

A mask for a treat. The Kojic Acid Turmeric gel mask contains ascorbic acid together with kojic acid, turmeric and niacinamide. The pink PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask holds vitamin C with peptides and collagen. Both gel masks turn transparent on the skin and can also be worn overnight.

You can find other creams among our face creams.

Why finish with sunscreen in the morning?

Finish your morning routine with sunscreen when you use the vitamin C cream. That way you keep your complexion even during the day as well. Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun Rice + Probiotics is a light 50 ml sunscreen with SPF50+ and PA++++ that absorbs quickly and leaves no white cast. If you want to read more about evening out your tone, see our post on hyperpigmentation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use vitamin C in the evening?

Yes. Deep Vita C Capsule Cream suits both morning and evening care. In the morning, finish with sunscreen.

What are the golden capsules in the cream?

The capsules hold stabilized liposomal vitamin C, which stays fresh until you blend it with the gel.

Can I use vitamin C and niacinamide together?

Yes. Deep Vita C Capsule Cream holds both in the same jar. Read more about this vitamin B3 form in our post on niacinamide.