Then, I had to take a break, and withdrew from all skincare products application and emphasized more on skin hydrating and moisture enriching ingredients to repair my skin barrier because it seems it has been compromised. After two (2) weeks of dwelling solely on skin moisturizing and hydrating ingredients, the itchiness stopped, my skin was calm and soothed.

This vitamin C serum from Timeless is widely known as a dupe for a much more expensive alternative. The Skinceuticals C E Ferulic serum was the original serum to release this unique combination of ingredients, which is said to boost the effects of the Vitamin C considerably. While Skinceuticals does have a patent on this specific formula, Timeless, as well as other companies have more recently come out with products that feature similar ingredients in slightly different ratios while still producing a similar overall effect. It comes in an air-tight pump and dark yellow-tinted container to protect the vitamin C serum and also for easy dispensing.

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According to Timeless skincare, their vitamin C serum remains stable and effective within 3 months after opening. All Timeless Skin Care products are fragrance-free, clinically proven to be extra gentle, and never tested on animals. This exceptional skin-brightener is also vegan-friendly and GMO-free. Although the serum’s texture was slightly greasy when applied on my skin. Which I never felt with the 20% vitamin C version. This oily feeling doesn’t linger for long, but the feeling was felt (but minimal), which I counteracted with my moisturizer. I think the vitamin E present in the formulation is the reason behind that. But the question is, “ did they increase the amount of vitamin E in this new formulation“?, Because I never felt a greasy feeling when I used the 20% vitamin C serum. That was when I discovered that it was the 20% Timeless vitamin C serum that has been the culprit all these while. Literally, a 20% L-ascorbic acid-based vitamin C serum is way too much for my skin. Mehn, this hurts. Knowing that I had to discontinue the Timeless 20% vitamin C serum hurts even the more.

When my skin has fully recovered from inflammation, to play safe, I gradually reintroduced application of my skincare topicals while excluding retinoids and AHAs and concentrated only on Timeless 20% vitamin C and my moisturizer, just to find the culprit behind the burning and itchy sensation I previously experienced. I also had to cut the application of the Timeless 20% vitamin C serum from everyday to every-other-day, but STILL, my skin burned. The burning sensation was obviously felt and very discomforting, irrespective of how hydrating my skincare routine is.Note: As always advised, endeavor to perform a patch test prior to commencing any skincare product to test for allergy, or to certify if the product is suitable for your skin. Also don’t forget to always apply your sunscreen daily to protect skin from UV rays exposure. Read how to correctly apply sunscreen. But for the fact the serum sinks into the skin upon application, makes me ignore the slight greasy feeling after absorption. Because the main deal is for your skincare topicals to absorb right?. As for the slight greasy feeling, I counteracted that by applying my moisturizer and the feeling vanishes. In a league of its own when it comes to brightening potency for all skin types, Timeless 10% Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid Serum’s excellent formulation notches itself a daily must-have for glowing, younger-looking skin, including those struggling with sensitivity. Consistent use parries irregular darkening of the skin, post-acne marks, pesky spots and multiple signs of aging. A: While using Timeless vitamin C serum 10% I never had an ugly experience such as breakouts or irritation and I’m very happy for that. However as skin type differs, so shall result differs too, endeavor to perform a patch test prior to commencing product application to test for allergy. I have very sensitive, reactive and mild rosacea skin. This 10% formulation is gentle, and does not burn or irritate me whatsoever.

Note: Vitamin C serum should not replace sunscreen, both are couple-products, and best recommended by dermatologists to be used together. Vitamin C helps protect skin from external aggressors, while sunscreen protects skin from sun UV rays.The Timeless Vitamin C Serum, as well as several of their other serums, is a huge favorite of skincare gurus as well as online skincare communities. But does it really live up to the hype? Today, we’re looking into the range and focusing on their vitamin C serum to see what the formula is like and what users are saying about the brand’s products in this Timeless Vitamin C Serum review. All you need to do is gently apply pressure on the pump to dispense the amount you need to apply. Texture.