If you‘re already in your 20’s and vitamin C is nowhere to be found in your skincare routine, you need to evaluate your life choices. Essentially, vitamin C is the modern version of the youth elixir— it combats aging, promotes collagen production and it diminishes dullness. 

Below we've made a list of 5 of the best vitamin C serums that have been a cult favorite among skincare junkies. 

1. The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 

The Ordinary deserves an award for the sole creation of this serum because its brightening power is no joke. If you've been wanting to incorporate vitamin C in your skincare routine, The Ordinary's Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution is your best bet because apart from its unbelievably affordable price point, this serum is unlike any regular ones you may have tried. It has an oily consistency, almost like a face oil (although not as dense), allowing for better absorption. 

2. The Raw Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% Serum

This product is almost a dupe to The Ordinary's product mentioned above, except that it has more concentration of vitamin C by 5%. With three powerful antioxidants (Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid) as their primary ingredients, this is an incredibly effective fix for extremely dull skin. Plus, it's local!

3. Sand & Sky Australian Emu Apple Dreamy Glow Drops

Most vitamin C products only come with brightening properties, but this one from Sand & Sky provides hydration on top of its already promising ingredients. Combining hyaluronic acid with vitamin C might be their best invention, yet and your skin will probably appreciate the combination as well. 

4. Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop

Ah, the cult classic. If you're not new to the Korean skincare scene, you'd know that this vitamin C serum from Klairs is among the best ones out there. It contains Centella Asiatica, a star ingredient to combat redness— which is a common setback for those who are just starting to use vitamin C. The only complaint about this serum is perhaps its packaging. Vitamin C kept in a see-through glass packaging tends to oxidize very quickly, so keep that in mind. 

5. By Wishtrend Pure Vitamin C21.5 Advanced Serum

Now, if you're a beginner to vitamin C this one might be a little bit out of your league. It has a 21.5% concentration of pure vitamin C and while it is very incredibly potent and bears great results, it's worth mentioning that it could take some time for your skin to get used to it. So, use it with caution.