Vitamin C 12 Brightening Serum

To use the La Roche-Posay Vitamin C12 Face Serum, apply 3-4 drops of the serum to freshly cleansed and dry skin on the face. Gently pat the serum into the skin, neck and decolletage area. Use this vitamin C face serum twice, daily as a part of your morning and night time skincare routine. Pair the serum with a vitamin C moisturiser like the Redermic Vitamin C12 Moisturiser for even-looking, firmer-feeling skin. Always end your morning routine with broad-spectrum sun protection.

La Roche-Posay’s vitamin C face serum is a brightening serum with anti-ageing benefits. The serum is formulated with a combination of concentrated 12% vitamin C and salicylic acid, helping boost skin’s radiance and skin tone through exfoliation, visibly reducing the appearance of wrinkles, skin texture and more. The formulation also includes Neurosensine and Thermal Spring Water, helping support the skin’s moisture barrier function and to help minimise discomfort of skin, making this vitamin C serum suitable to use on sensitive skin and skin prone to irritation.

To optimise benefits of the serum on skin, apply the vitamin C face serum once, daily in the morning. However, if you are new to ingredients such as vitamin C and salicylic acid, it is recommended to build tolerance by applying the serum every other day, building up to daily use. Always end your AM skin routine with a broad-spectrum sunscreen such as the Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+, as salicylic acid may increase sun sensitivity of the skin.

No, the Vitamin C12 Serum cannot be used with retinol in the same routine as the vitamin C face serum is formulated with 12% pure vitamin C and salicylic acid. Retinol should not be mixed with vitamin C as both ingredients work at different pH levels, which may nullify their effectiveness on the skin. Retinol should also not be used with salicylic acid in the same routine as they are both exfoliating skincare ingredients, with similar effects which might lead to adverse reaction to the skin or may increase sensitivity of the skin. Learn more about what to mix with retinol in skincare routines.

It is recommended to use the La Roche-Posay Vitamin C12 Serum twice, daily as a part of your morning skincare routine. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, and using this ingredient in your routine every day can be beneficial. Read our guide to vitamin C benefits to learn more.

The La Roche-Posay Vitamin C12 face serum is formulated with salicylic acid. For beginners, it is recommended to build tolerance by using this serum every other day in your morning routine, moving up to morning and night time use. Always end your morning skincare routine with broad-spectrum sunscreen, as exfoliating ingredients such as salicylic acid may increase sun sensitivity of the skin.