In the past, vitamin C and retinol — two superstar skincare ingredients — have not played nicely together. Whilst you could incorporate both into your skincare regimen (and see great results doing so, we might add), you've historically had to be very strategic about when you use them throughout the day or week, and apply with caution, or else end up with a very irritated face.
That's no longer the case, however, with brands finding ways to include both ingredients into one very hard-working formula. Case in point: launching this month is the Strivectin Multi-Action Super-C Retinol Brigthen & Correct Serum (£62), a serum that contains retinol and two forms of vitamin C (plus acerola cherry, which contains a high amount of natural vit C) to leave skin feeling firmer, lines appearing softer, and your complexion looking brighter and more even in tone. And because it's Strivectin, this powerhouse serum also includes the brand's signature ingredient, a proprietary form of Niacin, to help strengthen and nourish your skin.