Just a note for Renee & anyone else interested or currently using the Neutrogena rapid tone vitamin C serum capsules is that it is NOT compatible with sunscreens containing Titanium Dioxide. Thanks for all of your helpful suggestions, Renee! A few of these are my faves because of you.🌞

I’ve been depressed and not paying much attention to skincare beyond the barest of basics, but during times when I remember to really take care of myself, I always come to your channel! I appreciate this video especially because I’m a student, and money is tighter than it used to be. Thank you!!!💜💜💜

yesss please more affordable series like these! i have the melano cc and i looove it so much, i want to try the geek and gorgeous too

The way Gothamista is too underrated is criminal!

🍊 vit c has had such a positive impact in my anti aging routine 🍊 🧡 !

I am so glad you included affordable products in this list. I have been looking for L ascorbic acid serums in the 10-20 per cent range and most of the videos talk only about the high-end brands like SkinCeuticals. No one talks of Neutrogena and L'Oreal. Definitely got some really great recommendations here.

You are a beautiful lady and a thorough teacher. Enjoy your content!

Well, I just placed an order for the Skinceuticals Vit C. I had to take the plunge. I bet it will be awesome. Renee - you are so enjoyable to listen to. Your voice, and clarity and opinion is top of the line! Thank you! I love "plumped out" so much.

Thanks this is actually the answer I'd been looking for the darkness under my eyes.

I’m so here for this! I tried the Ordinary’s Vit C in silicone, and it stained my nails, and anywhere there was a hole in my skin. So- my pores were filled with a dark orange brown, as were any pinpricks and scratches on my fingers. I do a LOT of hand sewing, which means my fingertips are now just covered in these little orangey-brown dots. I am not pleased. But I don’t want to give up on vitamin C overall. I have hyperpigmentation and sunspots I’d like to fade, and I like the idea of helping prevent further damage. But that VitC suspension was trash! A s it wasn’t that it had gone off- it was only just opened a week ago. And the cream is still perfectly white. It was only on my skin that it went a dark orangey-brown.

I just finished up the Timeless vitamin C excited to try the Maelove that I just received . Thanks for all your very informative videos .Hope your having a wonderful day !!!

Please do a video on basic skin care routine with minimum must needed layering, for a dull ignored/damaged skin. To get a rejuvenated glowing skin ..

I just found out about the Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow *yesterday* and it's everything I've been looking for! I've been searching for over a year for a pure vitamin C + ferulic acid + vitamin E serum that's suitable for daytime use on oily skin, easily available in EU, and affordable. Can't wait to get it! 🌟

I always find myself going on a shopping spree with Renee's budget skin care products videos! This came at JUST the perfect time! Thank you so much for being so generous with us to share valuable info and save money❤️❤️❤️ love you & stay safe!

I’ve been using the Ordinary’s Vit C + Alpha Arbutin and it’s fabulous for my dry, sensitive skin. I’m so glad you mentioned it. It really works! I’m glowing!💛🌼

Been using the melano cc since you first recommended it in your first vitamin c video and it truly is one of the best formulas period. Can’t wait to finish my current bottle and try these other suggestions.. the itch to try more is real!

Can't wait until Geek And Gorgeous sells in the US! It really seems like a dream formulation and price! I never use a vitamin c- L-ascorbic up before it goes bad.( i know GandG ships to the US, but I have to spend like 60 pounds and i only want the Vitamin C)

I bought the Rohto essence from your recommendation & have been loving it! My skin looks so bright & I do think its been lightening my post-acne hyperpigmentation! Can’t wait to keep using it & see even more results! 👏🏼

Geek and Gorgeous C Glow is fantastic. I used to use the Paula's Choice C15 Booster, but the Geek and Gorgeous is actually better and lasts longer. They suggest leaving it in the fridge to preserve it.

While I haven't tried the gold standard skinceuticals, I've tried many other "budget" brands and only Stratia C+C gives me the glow everyone else talks about. It's strong though! I can't use it every single day for my sensitive/dry skin.

I just bought the vit C ampules from Vichy. Can't wait to try them out!

I love the Stratia delivery system. No more having to refrigerate! I follow it up with the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E mask.

Your recommendations never do me wrong. Thank you for sharing!

Renee you're the only one I trust for skincare recommendations! Have you (or anyone else here in the comments) had trouble layering makeup over your vitamin C and other skincare? I had been using mad hippie vitamin c serum but it felt like it was pilling on my face and made layering difficult. I'm looking for ones that are specifically okay for dry skin and to layer under other products/makeup. Sounds like Melano CC would work!

I agree, I feel like texturally watery serums are better, but I typically see better results and less irritation from silicone-based, like Stratia. The most fantastic Vit C serum I ever used that delivered results like no other is from Exuvience, similar to Neutrogena in capsules, but very potent, 20% so application on dry skin and then wait a bit is a must...

yes!! I NEED this video! my vitamin C serum is about to run out I'm looking for an affordable replacement :)

I love the neutrogenia product.. I love that the capsules are the perfect amount to use, as I tend to sometimes over due the amount of serums actually needed 🤷‍♀️

Yay! I just bought the Melano Cc after seeing another review of it. So excited to try it. I loved PC c15, but it oxidized so fast😭. Thanks so much for updating vit c🌸 Also cute blouse!

I wish I found you sooner. You come across as honest and someone we can trust. I found another dermatologist in youtube yesterday and ended up running to target and bought hundreds of dollars of face creams lol. I will go through your other vids.

I’ve tried the Ordinary l-ascorbic acid + alpha arbutin & the texture does feel a bit different. Love how my skin glows after using it

following you (for a few years now) has helped me tremendously in my skincare journey, thank you! x

You always share such great finds Renee, I appreciate the skincare treasure hunter that you are ☺️! Could you do a video like this dedicated to good ethylated ascorbic acid serums for those of us who are more interested in that route?

I’ve heard Timeless is good. $20 on Target’s website. Formulated well with appropriate ph too. 🙋🏼‍♀️

Need to try the Vichy one, so many skinfluencers rate it highly! Love the Geek & Gorgeous serum, so affordable and such a powerhouse in terms of efficacy! I also really like the By Wishtrend Vitamin C serum with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, very nice watery texture and a similar formulation as the Geek & Gorgeous one.

Thank you for the info on budget friendly vitamin C, and you look great!

I so love your videos and they always come at exactly the right time. I just finished up the Ordinary Ascorbic Acid & Alpha Arbutin and now I have all these great recommendations!😍 Love that shirt by the way.

How about the Timeless skincare one?

Just bought Maelove but my usual has been Timeless. Curious to hear your recommendations!!

I love the CE Ferulic serum from Seoulceuticals. It's affordable and super effective. So is cosrx triple lightening liquid and the CeraVe vitamin c serum which is packed with Vitamin c, Ceramides and Niacinamide.

Melano cc is sooo drying for my skin, I cannot use this often, but Vichy is truly wonderful! I used only 3 ampoules so far and I like it. Peeling version is also very good!

Yes! Love seeing a new Gotathmista video come up on my feed. Have you tried the new Skinceutical's Silymarin CF?

Love your recommendations! I'm always looking to try out new vitamin c serums :) There's so many to try these days

Just ordered the Vichy LiftActiv Specialist Peptide C Anti-Aging because of your recommendation : ) Love your channel!

Hell yeah Renee, this is just what I needed 😍x

hey all (and Michelle!), chemist here! propanediol is pronounced "pro-pain-die-all" :)

Thanks a lot! I often looked for an affordable option to use on my arms and back. Also, love your blouse. So elegant 😀

I’ll probably have a go with Stratia. But I haven’t seen any real results with C on my skin.

Some dermatologists say to fight free radicals the vitamin C has to contain with acidic ph with ferulic acid to allow it to get into the skin to boosting up collagen production.

Great information! I've used the Loreal version a few times and enjoy it. I'd like to try a few of the others too. Thanks Renee for always providing such great information on a variety of skin care!

Just love this video.. I love finding new and better feeling Vit c that don’t cost a fortune 🙏

Very informative.. I will try the Vichy to see how my dark area looks. Thank you 🙏

Every girl dream is that her face is going to be convert like glass skin look. But for the time shortage and also for the expenses they can't afford lot's of skin care products. So, would you please make a video how to find a glass skin look by doing 5 steps with some budget friendly products

Ah, thank you so much for sharing products in this price range!

Renee, I would love if you can do a 'bouncy skin,' video... Hmmm I guess that would be hydration. Just products that keep everything bouncy, particularly as my skin is maturing xx thank you

i was thinking that the Vichy ampules were going to be out of the question for me when i saw the packaging, presuming it was all one-time use plastic tubes. but it' glass??? amazing! however, i don't think i'll stray from my G&G c-glow in the course of the foreseeable future. the only l ascorbic acid serum that has not stung my skin! and the price! and the formula. just love it so much.

Still love Maelove? I bought because of you. Love it!

Hey Renee! Love ur content! Waiting for the "at home spa day vid" ;)

As always super informative!!! Thank you so much for giving us so many options 😊

Hey Renée 💙 i love listening to you, I am mesmerized... As I am in France I just ordered the Vichy ampoule, 30 counts 😏 so 90 days if I am correct. Cheaper here by the way 😉 Bisouxxxx

Thank you! my skin is in better shape thanks to your teachings and routines! I was wondering if you have any recomendations of vegan / cruelty free brands and products?

I will try the vita C from Vichy, thanks for detailed explanation 😊

Great! I’ve used four of them from your video. I like them all.

I absolutely love your content. Thank you for this video. My holy grail is C E Ferulic from skinceuticals; but, it’s outside of my budget at the moment. So, seriously, thank you!! (Also, where did you get that gorgeous shirt? The collar frames your face perfectly!)

Wonderful video! I might add the Melano CC to my morning routine now that I’ve gotten a hold on using tretinoin nightly.

For me works really good the Roc

Thank you so much fir your videos. My skin has transformed since I follow your recommendations 😘

ahhhh..just what i need again. i love u renée.😍😍😍

IVE always heard Vitamin C serum Needs Ferulic Acid to stabilize it. How do you feel about it? I Love your channel...you are lovely, have a great voice, and are very professional. I agree, Very Underrated on KZfaq!!

Liked, subscribed, and enjoyed this detailed review, now I need to check the local drugstores here to see if it stocks any of these. Also love simple Vit C that just works.. Loved the Vichy one 🙌

You look like elder sister of jennie from black🖤pink Also your names are rhyming together Renee jennie😃 -so lookalike ❤️

It's skin power 10 VC effector is an amazing and super affordable vitamin C serum. It helps me with post acne hyperpigmentation 🙂

Thanks for all the informative videos so far. I hope you will also post video about sunscreen that is good for protection against blue rays coming from devices we are using esp during this period that most are working from home.

Love your recs! You’re the best .

Rene, how do you get such radiant complexion? I’m in awe! ✨ thank you for this video, I’ve been trying to find the right vitamin c for my sensitive/dehydrated skin and this vídeo came at the right time!

I buy a Vitamin c oil supplement in the pharmacy that you would normally put in your drink. Needless to say it’s really cheap that way.

Sending love from Hawaii 🖤💜💙 I love your videos and thank you for all you do for us 😊🧚‍♀️

I love you Renee 💕 thanks once more for such helpful information.

Stratia and Melano CC are great. They are both highly efficacious.

I need to try them all now!!! Thank you Renee for another wonderful video!!

Ulta has its 21 days of beauty. The peach & lily vitamin c looks good. 50 % today.

Hi, newsubscriber, i tried vichy as soon as I watched your video. Most vit C irritates my face but vichy vit C was great. No irritation and they are individually packed in a small vial.

The Vichy vitamin c ampulles are super . I was surprised how good they are .

Thank you Renee for this very helpful video. I am currently using Medik8's C30 serum which i love'. Not for those with sensitve skin, though, as it's very strong

I rotate between the Indeed Labs anydrous and Melano CC serum and have def seen results! A brown sun spot (skin tag) under my eye completely shrank and fell off.

Better vichy or maelove? For oily acne prone skin? Thanks 🙏

Hi Renee - love your videos! Would love to see a review of the Obagi vitamin c serum / Dermacept serum from you 😍😍

Love you’re channel,lock forward every new class with you...!( It feel like that,I learn so much,:) Do you advice this one’s for skin of color better use at night..?.thank you

Does the ordinary one, mix well with there hyloronic acid from the ordinary products??

Have you tried the new Garnier one? I'm using it right now. So far, so good and it smells faintly like pineapple.

I love vitamin C serums, but some of them don’t like me (at least on my skin). I’ve also used the Neutrogena capsules, but it somewhat irritated my face.🙁 I had to mix a soothing gel with it. Currently, I’m using Jumiso serum (Korean brand) and Origins Brightening serum, both are quite nice.🙂

Could you find alternatives for people living in Europe who don’t have access to the recommendations you mention in this video?

Yes to the Melano CC❤️

have you tried any of these under makeup? do they pill/break up?

Just what i needed!

Renee can recommend cotton pad or tissue and i'd still take a note and run to buy some

Please introduce me a vitamin c serum for super oily skin with acne

Timeless C E plus ferulic acid .. is the best bang for your buck!!

Silicones evaporate? I’m so confused!! Do they really go in the air or sink in the skin?

Thank you for sharing this information

Which one or those do you recommend most for sensitive skin?