You’ve probably noticed that in Winter your Skin tends to look grey and dull, which is totally normal for this time of year. But with Christmas around the corner, we all want to get glowing skin so we can look and feel our best.
There are several things you can do to improve your complexion over the Winter months. Things like regular cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing; eating a healthy diet rich in healthy fats; being mindful of oxidative foods containing lots of sugar or processed ingredients; staying hydrated and getting enough sleep all help.
However, there is one thing I haven’t mentioned here that is the ultimate hack for getting glowing skin – the use of Vitamin C serum. We recently started testing out Éclat’s top-rated Vitamin C Serum and we can firmly attest to the fact that is a surefire way of improving your complexion and getting your glow on at this time of year!
Their Vitamin C Serum currently has 46k 5-star reviews on Amazon, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 69k total reviews. Feedback is strong; 96% felt instant hydration after use, and 88% saw a decrease in fine lines and wrinkles within 6 weeks.
Benefits of using a vitamin C serum
Vitamin C is a popular skincare ingredient that is known for its many potential benefits for the skin. Some of the benefits of using a vitamin C serum include:
- Brightening the skin: Vitamin C is a natural skin brightener and can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone.
- Protecting the skin: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, such as pollution and UV radiation.
- Reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles: Vitamin C can help to stimulate collagen production, which can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Improving the skin’s texture: Vitamin C can help to smooth and improve the texture of the skin.
- Reducing inflammation: Vitamin C has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce redness and swelling in the skin.
- Enhancing the effectiveness of other skincare products: Vitamin C can help to boost the effectiveness of other skincare products, such as retinoids and AHAs, by increasing their penetration into the skin.
How to use a vitamin C serum
Vitamin C serums are typically applied to the skin after cleansing and toning, and are usually followed by a moisturizer. It is important to use a serum that is formulated with a stable form of vitamin C, such as sodium ascorbyl phosphate or L-ascorbic acid. You also need to store the serum in a cool, dark place to help preserve its effectiveness. It is also important to use sunscreen when using a vitamin C serum, as the serum can increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun.
Most brands formulate vitamin C serums with ascorbic acid, which is too unstable to be effective. However, Éclat uses the most potent pure vitamin C, sodium ascorbyl phosphate.
It’s also important to be aware that many serums either contain too little (
About Eclat
Éclat – literally meaning “glow” in French, makes products designed with your real beauty routine in mind. They pride themselves on making skincare, makeup, body care, and fragrance, all painstakingly perfected to be worthy of your bathroom shelf.
Founded by Nicole, mum to Ella and founder of Éclat. After having her little girl, reading skincare ingredients lists became the norm for her. She struggled to find solutions for Ella’s sensitive skin, and was surprised by the amount of dubious additives in popular products. She Iaunched Eclat to cut through the clutter and go back to nature. The range combines earth-sourced ingredients with smart science, boosting potency and giving you faster results.
Our thoughts on Eclat’s Vitamin C Serum
It’s true – the results from using Éclat’s Vitamin C Serum were pretty much instant. My first use was at the end of a long hard day when I was – as usual – feeling exhausted in the run-up to Christmas and in my pyjamas at 7pm. I applied Eclat’s Vitamin C Serum and was amazed at how it led me to get glowing skin pretty much immediately. Same thing again the next morning, and the pattern continued.
How it works
The rejuvenating formula features an optimal 20% vitamin C concentration, along with hyaluronic acid and ferulic acid to smooth lines and plump skin. It also includes 5 synergistic ingredients: retinol (which I am a BIG fan of), jojoba oil, vitamin E, aloe vera & MSM. These double Vitamin C’s photoprotective qualities and accelerates skin renewal and new cell turnover, so you see results 6x faster than with vitamin C alone.
Application & results
It’s super quick and easy to apply. Simply massage a few drops into cleansed skin. It’s important to use an SPF when using in the morning, so be sure to finish with a moisturizer that includes a decent SPF also or a standalone SPF product.
The serum is fantastically lightweight, giving you a pretty much instant dose of radiance. Plus, as someone who struggles with sensitive skin, I can attest to the fact that there was absolutely 100% no irritation from it.
My skin looked healthy, brighter, and hydrated and was it me or could I see those fine lines diminishing? They weren’t joking in the product description when they said you could get great radiant skin – fast! This is me completely bare with no makeup to prove it!
Cost-wise, it is incredibly affordable at only £8.99/$17.99 for 30ml and because you only have to use a tiny amount of it each time, then a little can go a long way.
Summing up
When your skin looks dull and tired, it doesn’t exactly make you feel great. Although self-care is a big part of your skin looking and feeling your best, it’s great to have a skincare hero you can rely on to help you get glowing skin almost instantly. Needless to say, I am now a firm convert to Éclat’s Vitamin C Serum and would urge you to give it a try too!
Where to buy
Éclat’s Vitamin C Serum is available to buy on Amazon here.
Other products in the range include:
- Anti-Aging Face Cream
- Aloe Vera Gel
We hope you enjoyed this review along with our insights on how to get glowing skin using a Vitamin C Serum. Why not let us know whether you like the sound of Éclat’s Vitamin C Serum in a comment below?
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