It's no secret that I love my vitamin C serums. I can't go a day without using the ingredient in at least one part of my routine. It's a skin-care ingredient that can do it all, whether you want to focus on anti-ageing [1], brightening the skin, or diminishing dark spots. The latter is a big one for me. I have reactive skin prone to hyperpigmentation, and it's always been a battle between potent ingredients versus being gentle. I'm constantly on the hunt for the best vitamin c serums and dark spot correctors on the market, and ones that won't irritate my skin but are still effective are at the top of my list to try out.
I heard about Glow Recipe's new Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum [2], and I had to test it out. You'd think that the bright pink packaging is what caught my attention, but it was the fact that one of their star ingredients is my favourite fruit, guava. After using the serum twice a day for a little over a month, my skin looked glowy, brighter, and even-toned, and my dark spots from previous breakouts faded significantly. The cherry on top was that my skin did not have an adverse reaction to the formulation. It is the perfect balance of gentle and effective. Keep reading for my in-depth review.
Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum
The Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum [3] (£41) has guava extract and seed oil that is rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants. It also contains tranexamic acid, which is another ingredient great at diminishing dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The serum also uses five different forms of vitamin C that work throughout the day and night to brighten the skin, ferulic acid, vitamin E, and peptides.
Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum
I initially started using the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum [4] (£41) at night only, just to be on the safer side. I was healing from a pretty bad breakout and knew I needed to work on those dark spots ASAP without causing more irritation. One pump was enough for my face, but I use two, so I can bring it down my neck and chest. The serum has a thicker, silky texture, like a water-based gel that feels hydrating on the skin. It's fast-absorbing and feels nonsticky and weightless once it's settled into the skin.
Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum
Once I saw how gentle the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum [5] (£41) was on my skin during my nighttime routine, I had to bring it into my morning routine as well. I consistently used it for about five weeks, and just a few days ago I realised that it faded a good amount of my dark spots while making my complexion look glowy and radiant. It's not a product where you'll see results overnight or in two weeks. It takes its time and, with consistency, does the job without enabling my reactive skin. It's a great vitamin C serum that targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The serum is effective as long as you're patient and consistent.
Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum
The scent of the Glow Recipe Guava Vitamin C Dark Spot Treatment Serum [6] (£41) immediately stood out to me. It smells exactly like bubblegum, and I loved it! It was definitely a pleasant surprise, especially in the morning time, and totally fit the bright-pink vibe.