Dermalogica

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore Serum.

Serums

About this product

A nighttime vitamin C serum by Dermalogica designed to restore and nourish skin with a provitamin D complex.

Full ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactic Acid, Ergothioneine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Fructooligosaccharides, Bioflavonoids, Glycoproteins, Glycine, Squalane, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Beta-Carotene, Cystine, Pentylene Glycol, Mannitol, Ergosterol, Xanthan Gum, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol

Guru Score

75%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This night vitamin C serum earns praise for being hydrating and nourishing to the moisture barrier, a rare find among vitamin C products typically used in the morning. One expert loved it enough to keep repurchasing, though another found it solid but felt cheaper alternatives like Geek and Gorgeous offered better value. The serum does contain fragrance and essential oils, so those with sensitive skin may want to patch-test it first or use it sparingly on less reactive areas.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take October 2025

What they liked

Stable vitamin C that's gentler than L-ascorbic acid
Plumping, hydrating texture with glycerin and jojoba oil
Skin noticeably brighter by morning

What they flagged

Contains fragrance and essential oils
Pricey compared to similar alternatives

Best for

Dry skin

Type

SerumsDrops & dropper

Key actives

Vitamin CAHAVitamin ESqualane

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Mixed

"I finished the Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore, but I finished it on my chest area, it was one I was sent in PR. [...] It does have fragrance and some essential oils, so I was only comfortable using it there. I was happy with it, but I wouldn't spend the money again when brands like Geek and Gorgeous exist."

Skin Obsessed Mary

33k subs

✓Yay

"I absolutely loved it. It has a stable vitamin C derivative and a provitamin D complex which is hydrating and nourishing for the moisture barrier. It has glycerin and jojoba oil that give that plump juicy skin. It's an oil that you apply at night. And honestly, I woke up the very first morning and my skin was brighter. It's really good, and I think it's worthy of a repurchase."

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"I got it in PR and I am so thrilled. It's by Dermalogica, it's the Biolumin-C Night Restore Serum. I've never actually used a vitamin C at night and now I actually love it. Since our skin is in repair mode at night, it's a great time to add active ingredients, and vitamin C is great, it protects our skin, it's an antioxidant, and it can also brighten. Theirs is a vitamin C derivative, which means it's stable and it's gentle for those who have trouble tolerating L-ascorbic acid."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid has a growing body of clinical evidence for melasma and the stubborn patches of pigment that other ingredients struggle with.

Source: DermNet

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore Serum?

A nighttime vitamin C serum by Dermalogica designed to restore and nourish skin with a provitamin D complex.

Is Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore Serum worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore Serum's Guru Score?

Dermalogica Biolumin-C Night Restore Serum holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.