Your guide to getting the most from Vitamin C in your skincare routine.
Vitamin C is one of the most popular antioxidants used in skincare. It can help brighten the appearance of dull skin, support a more even-looking complexion, and help protect skin from oxidative stress caused by environmental factors.
But when should you actually use it?
Morning Is a Great Time for Vitamin C
Vitamin C is commonly used in the morning skincare routine, before moisturizer and sunscreen.
A simple routine can look like this:
- Cleanse — Start with clean, dry skin.
- Apply Vitamin C Serum — Apply a small amount evenly to the face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye area.
- Moisturize — Follow with your moisturizer to help maintain hydration and support the skin barrier.
- Sunscreen — Finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.
Vitamin C does not replace sunscreen. Sunscreen remains an essential part of daytime sun protection.
What Ingredients Pair Well With Vitamin C?
A well-designed routine doesn’t need to be complicated.
- Hyaluronic Acid — Pairs easily with Vitamin C and helps attract and retain moisture, leaving skin feeling hydrated and comfortable.
- Niacinamide — Modern formulations generally allow Vitamin C and niacinamide to be used in the same routine. Niacinamide can complement a routine focused on skin tone, texture, and barrier support.
- Ferulic Acid — An antioxidant frequently combined with Vitamin C. In properly formulated products, it can complement Vitamin C and help support antioxidant stability.
What About Retinal?
Because AURÉA PARIS also has a 0.1% Retinal Treatment, we should make this especially clear.
A simple way to build your routine is:
AM: Vitamin C → Moisturizer → SPF
PM: Cleanse → Retinal → Moisturizer
Keeping Vitamin C in the morning and retinal in the evening also makes the routine easier to follow, especially for people who are new to active skincare ingredients.
How Often Should You Use Vitamin C?
Many people use Vitamin C once daily, typically in the morning.
If your skin is sensitive or you’re introducing active skincare ingredients for the first time, start gradually and pay attention to how your skin responds.
Discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs.
The AURÉA Approach
Our AURÉA PARIS 12% Vitamin C Serum combines Vitamin C with Ferulic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid in a formula created for a brightening, hydration-focused skincare routine.
The goal is simple: help reveal skin that looks brighter, smoother and more radiant.
Your Morning Ritual
Cleanse → AURÉA Vitamin C → Moisturize → SPF
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