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Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C5.

About this product

A lightweight vitamin C serum with 5% L-ascorbic acid designed to brighten skin and provide antioxidant benefits across all skin types.

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Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

Oxidation is a real problem with this formula, when L-ascorbic acid turns brown, it loses effectiveness and can irritate sensitive skin, so check the color before use. One dermatologist praises how lightweight it feels and how well it layers under moisturizer or sunscreen, making it work for both oily and dry skin. Others found it simply was not for them, particularly those already using other actives like AHAs.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take February 2024

What they liked

  • Non-sticky, lightweight texture
  • Works as a standalone moisturizer for oily skin

What they flagged

  • Oxidized vitamin C in the bottle
  • Clashes with AHAs and lactic acid
  • Pricey at $85

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~Yay
"Certainly if you have more combination oily skin this could certainly just be your moisturizer with additional benefits. For those with more dry skin you can use this under a thicker moisturizer at night or definitely use this in the morning under a more nourishing sun screen. [...] I love the ingredients, I love the way it feels, and I just really love all the benefits that you're getting from this product altogether."
~Nay
"It is literally $85 and I don't want to combine my lactic acid and my vitaminy any which ways for my skincare goals. I am on a journey with copper peptides so this one is a pass for me. But if you're feeling bougie and you want to use this product go for it."

Frequently asked.

What is Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C5?

A lightweight vitamin C serum with 5% L-ascorbic acid designed to brighten skin and provide antioxidant benefits across all skin types.

Is Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C5 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C5's Guru Score?

Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C5 holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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