Vitamin C Serum Duo

Vitamin C in your water-based serum (Glow Getter): Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP)

• Type: Water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C.
• Stability: More stable than pure ascorbic acid but less stable than oil-soluble forms.
• Action: SAP is best known for its antioxidant, brightening, and anti-acne properties. It’s gentle, works well in hydrating formulas, and converts to active Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) once absorbed.
• Skin feel: Lightweight, non-oily, ideal for normal to oily or combination skin.
• Key benefits:
• Brightens and evens tone by reducing melanin production
• Supports collagen synthesis (anti-aging)
• Antimicrobial action — can help reduce acne-causing bacteria

Vitamin C in your oil-based serum (Midnight Repair): Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (VC-IP)

• Type: Oil-soluble ester of Vitamin C.
• Stability: Highly stable, far less likely to oxidize than other forms.
• Action: Penetrates deeply into the lipid layer of the skin and gradually converts to active Vitamin C. This makes it excellent for long-term collagen support, brightening, and barrier repair.
• Skin feel: Silky, nourishing, ideal for dry, mature, or sensitive skin types.
• Key benefits:
• Brightens skin and fades dark spots
• Potent antioxidant protection against environmental damage
• Boosts collagen production and helps reduce fine lines
• Anti-inflammatory, making it well tolerated even by sensitive skin

In short:

• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (water-based): gentle, great for oily or acne-prone skin, hydrating and brightening.
• Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (oil-based): deeply penetrating, stable, nourishing, excellent for anti-aging and dry or sensitive skin.

 Want the best of both worlds? Use the Glow Getter in the morning and your Midnight Repair at night