And so one recent morning I woke up, brushed my teeth, and pumped some of the Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C Serum into my hands. If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know what’s really in it. Upon applying, it feels a bit sticky, but I'm personally not bothered by it because it's not uncomfortable. With tri-peptide, glycerin, and licorice root to respectively firm, hydrate, and protect against free radicals as the vitamin C works to even tone, you really get a lot of bang for your buck with this non-sticky formula. It’s definitely a smart thing to avoid with sensitive skin (and fragrance of any type - natural is just as allergic as synthetic, if not worse!

It works over a very wide pH range (3-12) and can be used to thicken up low-ph formulas, such as exfoliants. Similar to other glycols, it's a helper ingredient used as a solvent, or to thin out thick formulas and make them more nicely spreadable. It can be used to improve skin moisturization, as a solvent, to boost preservative efficacy or to influence the sensory properties of the end formula. All trademarked names, brands, and products mentioned on this site are the sole property of their respective trademark owners. During stressful times like these, the phrase “take care of yourself” can feel like a set-up: Sleep eight hours, but don’t forget to exercise; eat healthy foods, but go ahead and indulge; work hard, but give yourself a break.Regarding conversion, we can cite only a manufacturers claim saying that EAC is metabolized in the skin into pure ascorbic acid (and the ascorbic acid content of EAC is very high - 86,4% - compared to the usual 50-60% Vitamin C content of other derivatives). VITAMIN C AND PEPTIDE SERUM: Use this universal skin care serum daily for a brighter face and a healthy dose of vitamin C to visibly illuminate! That said, I do like the way it feels, as it's quite thick to blend in, which is what I like in a nighttime moisturizer. It creates ultra-soft, light texture, has excellent dermo-compatibility and is readily biodegradable. My travel posts may not be as regular as I would like (money problems lol) so in the meantime I will be talking about how to budget/plan and organise a trip!

However, for a Vitamin C derivative to work it's not enough just to be stable, they also have to be absorbed into the skin and be converted there to pure Vitamin C. If you’re looking to build a solid skincare regimen on a budget, or just don’t want to drop a ton of money on your products, I would definitely say you should pick this up. Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Brightening Serum by Bliss is a collagen-protecting and brightening serum, which features a high concentration of ultra-stable Vitamin C and tri-peptides. But according to a comparative study done in 1995, citric acid has less skin improving magic properties than glycolic or lactic acid.The TL; DR version of HA is that it's a huge polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) found in the skin that acts as a sponge helping the skin to hold onto water, being plump and elastic. Waking up has become exhilarating: Am I going to be looking at a red and blotchy complexion or something more glowy and bright?

I had finished up the night moisturizer I'd been using, so I decided to add this to my nighttime routine. But the Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C Serum and Moisturizer contain 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, a little detail that can make a big difference.This site, including its owners, operators, and developers is not affiliated with nor endorsed by any beauty brand or any subsidiaries thereof, in any way. The only thing I don’t like about it is that it’s a very thin consistency, which is not unusual with products like these; I just prefer something with a little more body so it doesn’t drip out of my hands.

It uses strawberry fruit and seed extract to reduce hyperpigmentation, unclog pores, and reduce excess oil, plus hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations. After applying both of these Bliss products, I’m able to look in the mirror and say, right away, “Wow, I look better! We will introduce you exclusively to Newpay finance products provided by NewDay Limited under this Introducer Appointed Representative arrangement. In some forms, the ingredient can be a bit of a “diva” due to its sensitivities to light, oxygen, and heat.

Other than having a good safety profile and being quite gentle to the skin it has some other advantages too. Most of the time I can just play up the shine as a “dewy” factor, so maybe it’s a win-win situation. HA is famous for its crazy water holding capacity as it can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water.