C-Glow

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A super-light, water-like 15% Vitamin C + extra antioxidants (Ferulic Acid & a smaller amount of Vitamin E) formula to give the skin environmental protection, boost collagen & even the skin tone.

30ml

Skin type: all skin types - please do a patch test if you have sensitive skin

Skin concern: dark spots, aging, dull & uneven skin

Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe

Good to know: Short shelf life product (see "description" below). Made fresh every week (orders with C-Glow may get shipped a few days late). We recommend to start using it as soon as you get it. The shelf life can be prolonged if you store it in the fridge. If that does not sound comfortable, you can decant some in this EMPTY mini bottle

C-Glow

C-Glow

Regular price €12.50
Sale price €12.50 Regular price
Unit price

description

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 water-light formula contains 15% Vitamin C & extra antioxidants to give a healthy glow, even and firm the skin. 
3-3.4
pH
15%
Ascorbic
Acid
+
Ferulic Acid
Tocopherol

The disadvantage of pure Vitamin C is that it is super unstable, and hard to formulate with. This formula uses a low pH and extra antioxidants to help to stabilize Vitamin C, but even like this, C-Glow comes with a relatively short, 8 months shelf-life. 

The official shelf life of C-Glow is 8 months from production, unopened. To ensure maximum freshness, we manufacture small batches of C-Glow every week. On average, by the time a C-Glow reaches our customers it is about 2-4 weeks “old”.  To minimize oxidation & maximize freshness, we recommend to store it in the fridge, where it keeps fresh even beyond its official 8 months shelf life. If going to the fridge every day for your C-Glow does not sound comfortable, we recommend to use this 10 ml mini bottle. You can easily decant a few weeks worth of C-Glow into it, and store the mini bottle in the bathroom, while having the C-Glow bottle in the fridge. Click here for the C-Glow mini bottle.  

who is it for?

Everyone looking for a light-textured, pure Vitamin C + extra antioxidants formula. However, if you have sensitive, redness-prone skin, we do not recommend C-Glow due to its low pH and high pure acid content. 
Skin type
all skin types except for sensitive 
Skin problem
dark spots, aging, dull and uneven skin
Texture
fast absorbing, water-like, weightless liquid

how to use

Apply a few drops to the face after cleansing, before using other serums and/or creams. Ideal to use in the AM, but can be applied in the PM as well. As the C-Glow formula is water-like, we recommend that you put a drop directly onto your face and quickly pat it on with your other hand.

Shelf life: 8 months from production (unopened), 3 months PAO (period after opening).

ingredients & research

key ingredients:

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid – 15%) – A clinically proven active that gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant), boosts collagen production and fades hyperpigmentation. Also gives an instant glow to the skin.

Ferulic acid + Vitamin E – Antioxidants that help to stabilize Vitamin C and increase its antioxidant power. The formula contains a high amount of Ferulic Acid, and a smaller amount of vitamin E.

Dimethyl Isosorbide – A new-generation solvent that aids the proper penetration of Vitamin C + solubilizes the high amount of Ferulic Acid into the formula. 

full inci list:

Aqua (Water), (L-)Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide

research:

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 11 (4) – Dec 1, 2012, Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives

The Journal of investigative dermatology., 2005 Oct;125(4):826-32., Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin.

Exp Dermatol. 2003 Jun;12(3):237-44.,Topical ascorbic acid on photoaged skin.

Customer Reviews

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Anna Navetta
Too strong for my skin, I tried to mix it with a different product (but I need some advice)

As soon as I applied it on the skin e I started to feel un unbearable "burning" sensation! I immediately washed my face.
The following day I tried to MIX it with the cream I use to repair my skin barrier and i was able to tolerate it, BUT I am uncertain if, by doing so, I end up countering/cancelling its effectiveness .
(Here is the ingredients list of the product I used: AQUA (PURIFIED WATER), HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONOL BEHENATE, ORBIGNYA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, PROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE, CAFFEYL GLUCOSIDE, DISODIUM ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE PHOSPHATE, GLUCOSE, RHAMNOSE, TOCOPHEROL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, GLUCURONIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, XANTHAN GUM, P-ANISIC ACID.)
Do you think it is ok to mix the VITAMIN C with those ingredients (in order to prevent the "burning" sensation) or do I cancel its effectivness?

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Marianne Pilegaard
Best vitamin C-serum

C-glow from Geek&Gorgeous is one of the most effective vitamin C-serums on the market. After using it for two years I clearly seea reduction in spots from sun damage and age spots in my face and on my neck and chest

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Dominic
Awesome product

It makes your skin glowy and looking smoothly.

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Leslie DE SCHRYVER
Ma routine quotidienne

Très bon produit, bien formulé pour conserver la vitamine c active, elle ne jaunit pas durant le temps d’une utilisation quotidienne.
A combiner avec le A Game au retinol progressivement passer du 5 puis 10 jusqu’au 20. Enfin, hydrater avec le Happier Barrier.
Excellente routine, je l’utilise depuis plusieurs mois, ma peau est plus rebondie et mes taches se sont vraiment atténuées.
Rapport qualité prix imbattable.
Attention, il est indispensable d’utiliser une crème solaire pour terminer votre routine.
Merci Geek and Gorgeous!

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Margarete Müller
Bestes Vitamin C serum

Ist schon meine 2.Flasche,man kommt relativ lange damit aus und ohne fehlt meiner Haut was.