1 / 6Freshly Juiced Vitamin C Drop
A gentle entry point into vitamin C, built around 5% pure ascorbic acid so it can brighten and soften dark spots without the sting stronger formulas often bring. The runny, almost watery drops sink in fast and suit people whose skin usually finds actives too harsh, including sensitive and beginner users.
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The active is 5% L-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C), an antioxidant that helps even out tone and fade post-blemish marks over weeks of steady use, backed by centella asiatica and soothing plant extracts to keep things calm. The texture is thin and non-greasy, closer to a light fluid than a thick serum. Smooth a few drops onto clean skin before moisturizer, morning or night; when used in the daytime, follow with sunscreen. It does contain citrus and lavender essential oils, so patch-test first if fragrance tends to irritate you. Because pure vitamin C oxidizes with light and air, keep the bottle closed and out of sunlight, and expect the liquid to deepen in color as it ages.
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The consensus is that this 5% ascorbic acid serum is the beginner-friendly vitamin C: gentle enough for sensitive and reactive skin that can't tolerate stronger serums, with gradual brightening and fading of acne marks over roughly two to three months of consistent use. Complaints center on the oily, slow-absorbing texture and the modest concentration, which means results come slower than with stronger formulas; a minority of very reactive users still report mild irritation or dryness when introducing it. Widely recommended as a first vitamin C rather than a powerhouse.
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Where to buybest total $28.99
| Retailer | Price | Ship + duty | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soko Glam ✓ official US K-beauty retailer · ships from US Accepts: Cards · PayPal · Shop Pay · Apple Pay | $23 | $5.99 | $28.99BEST | Shop → |
| Klairs official ✓ official Brand's official store, ships from Korea · +15% duty Accepts: Cards · PayPal (varies) | $23 | $9.50 | $32.50 | Shop → |
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