Geek Gorgeous C-Glow
Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Pure Vitamin C (or Ascorbic Acid) is a 3-in-1, clinically proven superstar that gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant), boosts the skin's own collagen production and fades hyperpigmentation.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ferulic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Ferulic acidWorks well
“Pure Vitamin C (or Ascorbic Acid) is a 3-in-1, clinically proven superstar that gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant), boosts the skin's own collagen production and fades hyperpigmentation.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ferulic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
5 of 5 community members would buy it again.
My fav vitamin c serum Ive tried yet. NO irritation at all, and feels good on the skin once it dries down and settles in, after about 10mins. Too early to tell results but so far so good. Noticed brightening for sure!
Never used vit C before and didn't irritate my skin at all. Very easy to apply, fast absorbing. I'm quite glad I've found it.
This is a really nice ascorbic acid serum, with an effective concentration and pH, at a great price. I use vitamin C primarily as a preventive "anti-aging" ingredient, so my most important criterion is being able to trust that the formula can work. My second most important criterion is price, since I prefer to apply vitamin C daily on the face, neck and chest + on my hands at night before hand cream, so products usually go fast. This serum is a perfect marriage between a formula I can trust and affordability. Given the large surface area I apply this on, the bottle only lasts me about a month, but since it's so inexpensive I don't mind.
This serum can be a bit cumbersome to use in practice, as the brand recommends storing it in the fridge, but the brand also sells small empty bottles that you can transfer a couple days' worth of product into every few days to keep in your bathroom. This is what I do, and I don't find it too much of a bother to refill the mini bottle once or twice a week.
It is a very runny liquid formula that sinks in in seconds. It leaves a very slight oily-feeling residue on the skin but I didn't find it to interfere with other products I would layer on top. Since this contains ferulic acid, it's also got a tiny bit of that infamous "hot dog water smell" but nowhere near as bad as the SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic.
The only true problem I have with this product is that like many ascorbic acid products, this can stain. I don't notice any staining on the skin, but since I apply this serum on my neck and chest, a couple of my lighter coloured shirts have developed a yellowish stain on the inside of the collar while I've been using this. So you might wanna skip applying this below the face when wearing light coloured tops.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ascorbic acid~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidDimethyl isosorbide~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPeg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinFerulic acid~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidTocopherol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Ascorbic acid, Dimethyl isosorbide, Butylene glycol, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Ferulic acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Geek GorgeousC-GlowYOUR PRODUCT | Geek GorgeousC-Glow Serum | Regimen LabVitamin X | Dr Dennis GrossVITAMIN C AND LACTIC 15% FIRM AND BRIGHT SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 98% | 97% |
| Price | $14.90 | $15.77+$0.87 | $55.00+$40.10 | $58.31+$43.41 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Epigallocatechin Gallate | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixir Advanced Brightening + Anti-Oxidant TreatmentTimeless Skin Care 10% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum | Single Use Pouches
Product summary
"Geek & Gorgeous 101 - C-Glow" is effective for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 7.80% - 11.70% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
What our users say
Based on 5 reviews 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, all of the reviewers (5) say that it does not clog pores.
- When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, all of the reviewers (5) say that it does not pill under makeup.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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