42%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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description

-This revolutionary serum, jam packed with a potent antioxidant complex of l-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid and vitamin E, plus other formula-supportive enzymes and antioxidants, helps neutralize pollution, environmental stressors and the damaging effects of free radicals while replenishing lipids and visibly reducing the appearance of dark spots and wrinkles. -Uniquely formulated with pumpkin ferment extract and pomegranate enzyme, C-Firma™ enzymatically dissolves dead surface skin cells. -Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer quickly penetrates skin and provides intense hydration. -The result is a noticeably diminished appearance of photo damage, replaced by incredible radiance and luminosity.

ingredients

New formula 2018:Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Laureth-23, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Phytosterols, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Ferulic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Glycine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, EthylhexylglycerinOld formula:Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Glutamylamidoethyl Imidazole, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Tetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethane, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycine, Sucrose, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 60

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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8 years ago

I just love this serum. Three drops all over the face + B Hydra in the AM. You are all set!

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel



5.0
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8 years ago

I was very curious to try DE after the positive reviews and the C Firma Day Serum seemed like a good choice as I was also looking for another vit C and ferulic acid combo (I was a fan of...

About reviewer (246 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This doesn't cause breakouts or irritations for me. I use it every day in the morning under sunscreen. I use a .05% tretinoin cream at night. My dermatologist recommended this combination years...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

This product is why I looked at the Drunk Elephant line in the first place. Price: I have been reading a lot lately about the benefits of using Vitamin C on the skin, so I turned to Beautypedia...

About reviewer (68 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I use this after I wash my face in the morning with the DE soap - it works great- I would say I use it 5 out of 7 mornings of the week just to give my skin a rest on the other days... I use all of...

About reviewer (97 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


3.0
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8 years ago

This serum can tingle on delicate skin, but probably won’t bother skin that isn’t particularly sensitive. It has a sticky feel unless I mix it with something else, such as Lala Retro Whipped...

About reviewer (835 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I was surprised by how much I liked this product. I've tried several vitamin c serums in the past, only to be disappointed. They were, at best, ineffective, or at worst, they broke me out. To be...

About reviewer (140 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

Sad to say-I found that this product reeks. To me, it smells like the water from cooking a hot dog. It is off putting. Nor did I like the look and feel of the product. It too was off...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen


1.0
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8 years ago

After LOVING this serum for the past few years, sadly they have changed the formula and it now causes me to breakout horribly. It’s also much thicker and greasy, and makes my skin look really oily...

About reviewer (556 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

This is quite a simple no frills product with vitamin C, sinks in well but this isn't anything special. I usually buy the same concentration vitamin c serum from amazon that has other antixodiants...

About reviewer (856 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


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8 years ago

Definitely not my favorite product in the line. It is a thin orange gel that provides your skin with vitamin C and not much else. It does not have enough hydration on its own, even for combo/oily...

About reviewer (139 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

This is the first high end skincare product I've ever tried. I looked through the ingredients list of this serum and couldn't find a single thing I didn't like. That's amazing for me, as I've grown...

About reviewer (75 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

Vit C serums are essential, but the ones I've tried caused irritation and inflammation and never seemed to fully absorb. This serum is on another level. It sinks in beautifully, causes no adverse...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesOther


1.0
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8 years ago

I have been on the fence about this product for months. I think I really wanted it to work after paying so much for it! I also wanted my Drunk Elephant shopping spree to have a happy ending. I...

About reviewer (88 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

My skin was really good before using this product, but I didn't notice a major difference after using it except that the smile lines around my mouth were more pronounced and this is NOT what I...

About reviewer (218 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

After attempting to go through two bottles of this stuff (more on that later), I realize I just cannot get on board with it. The first week or so that I used this product I thought that it did give...

About reviewer (600 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

This is my first Vitamin C Product and I love it. I also appreciate that this product is chock full of antioxidants fermented pumpkin extract and pomegranate for a few. Really great skin...

About reviewer (463 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

I like this stuff a lot. It's packaged well for C serum so that it doesn't oxidize. My skin has looked great since starting it about a month ago; no breakouts from it, it's not sticky, no...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


2.0
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8 years ago

I really wanted to like this serum since I heard many people saw great results in their skin after using this. My skin is very thin, super sensitive, combination easily dehydrated(flaky patches),...

About reviewer (141 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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8 years ago

Why oh why does this stuff smell like bacon? While I love the effect of its use, and the vitamin C boost it gives my skin, the smell is just awful! Since I do love the how soft and smooth my skin...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen