A minimalist vitamin C powder containing ascorbic acid and ferulic acid, designed to brighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation. Can be applied directly to skin or mixed into serums.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This non-irritating vitamin C powder earns praise for its remarkable versatility: apply it neat, mix with serums, or spot treat pigmented areas. The three-ingredient formula with ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, and tapioca starch is appealingly simple; the ferulic pairing sets it apart from brands like The Ordinary. Gurus debate the $90 price point, though the formula sophistication and glass packaging appeal to those seeking premium, refined options.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.
Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.
Source: DermNet
A minimalist vitamin C powder containing ascorbic acid and ferulic acid, designed to brighten skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation. Can be applied directly to skin or mixed into serums.
Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.
True Botanicals Vitamin C Booster holds a Guru Score of 79%. 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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