[lordm]

I have been wondering if Vitamin C serum would be as effective if applied after moisturizer instead of before? My reasoning is that the moisturizer sinks into the skin and I always feel like the Vitamin C serum stays on top of the skin which probably blocks the moisturizer absorbing into the skin? Vitamin C. Serum gives my skin a smooth translucent effect when I use it alone but after I apply moisturizer the translucent effect is no longer visible. Some days I only use Vitamin C Serum alone for that reason so, I was wondering if I applied the Vitamin C Serum after the mositurizer if the Vit. C would still work as well?

 

[fawnie]

lordm
Everything I've read points to using the C serum first to facilitate absorption. My serum is moisturizing enough that I don't use a separate moisturizer after it, just sunscreen (which is more than moisturizing enough!). Which C serum are you using?



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[gymrat]

From what I have been told per my Derm, is that you apply anything liquid first, ie serums, then moisturizers, then sunscreen. If you use the Vit C at night, Vit C, moisturize, then eye cream if you use one.

 

[lordm]

lordm
Everything I've read points to using the C serum first to facilitate absorption. My serum is moisturizing enough that I don't use a separate moisturizer after it, just sunscreen (which is more than moisturizing enough!). Which C serum are you using?

I"m using Perricone.

 

[fawnie]

thanks lordm,
I don't know the ingredients, but Perricone usually uses a lot of silicone in most of his products, which would explain the feeling that it justs sits on your skin - that's what silicones do. I wouldn't use ANY moisturizer after it if that's the case!



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[gymrat]

thanks lordm,
I don't know the ingredients, but Perricone usually uses a lot of silicone in most of his products, which would explain the feeling that it justs sits on your skin - that's what silicones do. I wouldn't use ANY moisturizer after it if that's the case!

Ditto!!!

Make your own, it is a heck of alot better, and a ton cheaper than Perricone. That way you can tailor make it to fit your personal needs.

 

[fawnie]

Yeh, what she said! You can make a very simple one or a more complicated one, but either way it's cheaper than Perricone!!



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[lordm]

thanks lordm,
I don't know the ingredients, but Perricone usually uses a lot of silicone in most of his products, which would explain the feeling that it justs sits on your skin - that's what silicones do. I wouldn't use ANY moisturizer after it if that's the case!

Yes, I have 2 bottles left of his Vit. C and then I want to try making my own.
The silicone is probably want gives my skin the translucent look.

 

[fawnie]

Yeh silicone makes the skin look nice but it forms a "band aid" and blocks everything else from absorbing. Nice for summer when you don't need a lot of moisture tho! Use it up!



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[lordm]

I quit using my Perricone Vit C serum and just used xtend-life cream. After about a week I noticed that my face didn't look as smooth and satiny like it did before. I just started using the Perricone Vit C again. I also noticed that he quit making the C serum I use. After I run out I am planning on making my own C Serum from the recipes on this site.

(hope it turns out ok)

 

[fawnie]

lordm
that's a shame Xtend life didn't work out for you!! Maybe your skin is good enough to begin with that you don't really need it.

I use my Xtend life day lotion OVER my DIY C serum and like it that way. You could look at eBay or MakeupAlley for the discontinued Perricone serum if you like it!



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[bellelionne7]

Apply Vit C first, AND LEAVE ON for about 10 minutes before applying moisturizer. Only because Vit C is acidic and your moisturizer will neutralize its effects. I usually apply it first thing, before brushing teeth and so on.