Charlotte’s Magic Serum with Vitamin C
$30
Paraben-Free
Sulfate-Free
Silicone-Free
Fragrance
Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
PEG
Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-100 Stearate, Polysorbate-20, Glycereth-26
This serum pairs Golden Vitamin C with niacinamide and polyglutamic acid, and its shimmer comes from actual crystal powders, quartz, amethyst, and ruby, mixed into the formula. Charlotte Tilbury also builds in a peptide complex it calls Replexium, aimed at softening the look of wrinkles alongside the vitamin C's brightening effect. It's meant to even tone and add a subtle glow rather than act as a straight brightening treatment.
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What this product does
Benefits
Why it works
Ingredient Highlights
L
Lactic Acid
Exfoliant
An AHA that gently exfoliates for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
N
Niacinamide
Antioxidant
A vitamin B3 that fades dark spots, shrinks pores, and balances oil.
V
Vitamin C
Antioxidant
Pure vitamin C that brightens dull spots and firms skin's look.
G
Glutathione
Antioxidant
A cellular antioxidant that may help even out tone and add radiance.
H
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
A humectant that pulls moisture into the skin which helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, plumpen skin, and reduce dryness.
The full formula
Full Ingredient List
Amethyst PowderRuby PowderButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) OilOctyldodecyl OleatePlumeria Alba Flower ExtractLithothamnion Calcareum ExtractQuartz PowderDimethyl IsosorbideMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf ExtractSaussurea Involucrata Callus ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4Rosa Canina (Rosehip) ExtractSolanum Tuberosum (Potato) Pulp ExtractSchisandra Chinensis (Magnolia) Fruit ExtractPlumeria Rubra Flower ExtractCamellia Oleifera (Tea) ExtractMethyl Gluceth-20Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11Hydrated SilicaSodium GluconateOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateTriheptanoinDehydroacetic AcidGoldChondrus Crispus ExtractPEG-100 StearateAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9Benzyl AlcoholGlutathioneSilicaPolysorbate-20Sodium BenzoateMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconateCopper GluconateOctyldodecanolPotassium SorbatePolyhydroxystearic AcidWater (Aqua)Pentylene GlycolSodium HydroxideSorbitolCitronellolFragrance (Parfum)Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Glyceryl StearateLactic AcidPolyglutamic AcidNiacinamide (Vitamin B3)Glycereth-26Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)CarbomerXanthan gumAloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) JuiceGeraniolCitralCitric AcidPropanediolButylene Glycol1,2 HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolGlycerinPhenoxyethanolLimoneneLinalool