It also worried me that it didn’t have an additional pH balancer to help keep the pH stable (which can also have an impact on overall efficacy). The company says it expires 3 months from date of purchase… not after opening. Because this has the shortest shelf life of the three (in terms of what the company states in terms of efficacy), this is a great option for people that can commit to using it on a consistent basis, because it really needs to be used up within 3 months of opening. Nonetheless, I did see improvement in pigmentation (at an almost equal amount as the Skinceuticals side).īottom Line: This is an affordable serum, and if it works for your skin, then it is an excellent option to get consistent antioxidant protection in short chunks of time. I also noticed that the side that I applied the Timeless serum was starting to become slightly more sensitive to wash cloths and acids, so that made me start to think that the low pH of the serum might be causing some sensitivity. However, I did start to wonder whether that was indicating the serum was oxidizing, even though the color wasn’t changing. When that happened it wasn’t pleasant but it also wasn’t a deal breaker, I just had to be sure to constantly wipe the top of the bottle to remove them before using it. After about a month, I started to notice little jagged crystals sometimes made their way on my skin, and that is when I saw that crystals were forming around the opening of the product (I’m not entirely sure if there were any in the actual product or if they transferred to the dropper when I was applying it). For the first month, I didn’t experience any irritation or dryness despite its low pH. It had barely any smell, applied nicely and it didn’t contribute to excess oil on my skin. I enjoyed using this serum (which was gifted by the brand). Overall thoughts on each Timeless Vitamin Serum ALSO, keep in mind Skinceuticals had 2.5 less weeks on my face than Timeless). (Note: It was hard to split my nose up so there was a lot of overlap on my nose–just keep that in mind when evaluating the before and after photos. So at that point I started a split-face comparison where I always applied Skinceuticals on one side of my face and Timeless on the other. I started using Timeless and about 2.5 weeks later a friend of mine on IG sent me the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic serum (her friend mail blew me away with her generosity!). Timeless reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try their serum, and I immediately said yes. I went through two bottles and then I became curious how other vitamin C serums would perform (I am guilty of the “grass is always greener” mentality). But all of these benefits don’t happen overnight, so I really believe that with Vitamin C (and most active ingredients) consistency and patience is key.Īt the start of 2017 I started using Paula’s Choice Resist C15 and loved it. I definitely consider it a skincare staple. In addition to providing antioxidant protection, Vitamin C can also boost collagen production and help fade hyperpigmentation. Why Do I Use a Vitamin C Serum?Īlmost every morning I use a Vitamin C serum to helps protect against environmental damage and help p revent premature signs of aging. *This post contains some affiliate links. These are just my personal observations and experiences.** For a lot of people, that means a serum that has a derivative of L-ascorbic acid, so those are another great option. My main suggestion is just to try to find a vitamin C serum that works for you. My skin is acne-prone, combination and sometimes reactive, please keep in mind that may have a very different experience. Posts without a valid tag will be removed by Automoderator.** Disclaimer: These views represent my experience with these products after using them consistently for months. Megathreads HG threads No/Low Buy threads Routine megathreads Referral threads Research threadsĪsking a question? Check out our Daily Help Thread! SkincareAddiction FAQ How to post About us Verified flair Related subs More Help Routine order Expanding your routine How to patch test Shaving Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Mental healthĭiscussion day (text-post only) & No/Low Buy ThreadsĬasual Friday (Humor, Cringe, Selfies, B&As are allowed General Chat) Skincare Core ▹▹ The ScA Routine ◃◃ Cleansers Moisturizers Sunscreen ▹▹ Search the sub ◃◃Įverything.on Skin Concerns (acne, PIH, and more!). Don't spam your blog, your product, your anything Quick Links Valid Title Tags COVID-19 Megathread RulesĤ.
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