I’ve rounded up the top 15 organic Vitamin C serums for face made with natural ingredients and stabilized Vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the best antioxidants to protect skin cells from free radical damage. Besides acting as a protective shield, Vitamin C also helps fight hyperpigmentation and sun damage, brighten skin tone, increases collagen production and reduces wrinkles. Simply put, it’s an anti-aging powerhouse. For sensitive skin types, Vitamin C may cause irritation so proceed with caution. Read on for the best natural and organic Vitamin C serums in clean beauty (plus a discount code for several)!

On my Instagram @organicbeautylover I did a Vitamin C test using apple slices to see how well clean beauty Vitamin C serums prevent oxidative damage compared to cult fave Skinceuticals C E Ferulic ($166). These are the results after 48 hours. *This is just for entertainment purposes and is not an indication of how a product will perform on your individual skin*

As you can see all the Vitamin C apples that had Vitamin C serum applied look much better than the untreated apple slice, which turned brown and shriveled looking after 2 days. Generally, expensive Vitamin C serums will give you the best results, but if you’re on a budget and Vitamin C doesn’t irritate your skin, a Vitamin C serum will still protect your skin more than not.

Youth To The People 15% Vitamin C + Clean Caffeine Serum

The Youth To The People’s Vitamin C serum is a clinical-grade 15% vitamin C serum boosted with clean, plant-derived caffeine from superleafs yerba mate and guayusa to immediately brighten, visibly reduce morning puffiness, and hydrate. It seems to be by far one of the brand’s ultimate cult favorites among fans. And for good reason! I notice brighter skin with more clarity when using this serum daily.

This is one of Youth To The People’s pricier products at $68 (take 25% off during their current Spring Sale!), but also one of their best in my opinion. It’s properly packaged in a dark glass bottle, which is important for Vitamin C products, and has a thin almost milky consistency.

The Youth To The People Vitamin C Serum’s key ingredients are:

• 15% Vitamin C Complex: Three powerful sources of vitamin c are combined in our pro-grade formula—Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD Ascorbate), and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate—for maximum efficacy and stability.
• Yerba Mate + Guayusa: Naturally high in caffeine, this superleaf-derived extract enhances microcirculation to reduce morning puffiness.
• Passion Fruit: High in antioxidants, helps scavenge for free radicals.
• Dragon Fruit: Promotes skin health and replenishes essential moisture.

 

 

Marie Veronique Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid

• Awarded “Best Clean Vitamin C Serum” of 2021
• A base of green tea leaf infusion with TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, an oil-soluble C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid and penetrates to the cell.
• Contains astaxanthin, a very powerful antioxidant from the carotenoid family that protects against long-wave radiation damage

Typology 11% Vitamin C Serum

• Contains 11% Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
• 99% Naturally derived formula
• Features Albizia Julibrissin extract to bring vitality back to fatigued-looking skin caused by glycation and glycoxidation.
• 0.5 oz $19.50 / 1 oz $36

 

Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut V15

• 15% Pure Vitamin C, in combination with Multi-vitamins and minerals to maximize the activity of Vitamin C
• Formulated at a pH of 3.2 to achieve maximum skin penetration
• Large 2oz bottle, twice the industry standard
• PURE VITAMIN C (L-ASCORBIC ACID), ZINC, COPPER, CALCIUMI, IRON, SILICON, VITAMIN E,ORGANIC EDELWEISS EXTRACT, ORGANIC BUDDLEJA DAVIDII EXTRACT, ORGANIC THYME) EXTRACT, HYALURONIC ACID, PANTHENOL
• $215 (SAVE: discount code OBL saves 15%)
• Full Luzern Laboratories review here

Ursa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum

• 100% naturally-derived and 84.7% organic Vitamin C serum
• Uses ascorbic acid polypeptide, a relatively stable, water-soluble form of Vitamin C
• Lightweight and silky
• Works for sensitive skin types
• $54 (SAVE 15% with code OBL15 at Ursa Major)

Alpyn Beauty Bearberry Vitamin C Serum

• Multiple Actives including Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tripeptide-29, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein and even Bakuchiol
• Creamy milky color with an airy mousse-like consistency
• Bearberry Leaf, Licorice Root and Vitamin C help with hyperpigmentation and dark spots
• Airy, weightless formula has no pilling  issues and works well under makeup and sunscreen
• Resinous yet citrus scent
• Comes in a generous 2 oz bottle instead of the industry standard 1 oz
• $59

Maelove The Glow Maker Serum

• 15% Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Ferulic Acid
• L-Ascorbic Acid
• Does contain Disodium EDTA and Phenoxyethanol
• $28

Amala Corrective Vitamin C Concentrate

• Uses a highly stable, non-irritating form of Vitamin C combined with plant-based antioxidants
• Peony, skin-renewing 23K Rose Gold, Vitamin C-rich Amla, and antioxidant Spirulina boosts the appearance of firmness, clarity, and smoothness
• Tonka Bean Pre and Probiotic infusion and Magnolia Bark Extract
• Specially formulated to not cause irritation
• $188 (SAVE: Discount code OBL saves at Amala)

Banish Vitamin C Oil

• An oil serum with Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid
• 99.9% Pure Grade L-Ascorbic
• Lightweight oil serum
• $49 (save $5 on orders $50+ with code OBL)

Bluh Alchemy Multi C Serum

• One of the only companies in the world using the world’s first cellular extracted botanicals, a “cutting-edge extraction process works to rapidly harness a plant’s complete phytoactive profile, pure, stable and unadulterated as it exists in nature.”
• Ferulic acid from Kangaroo paw flower and Tetra C penetrate deeply
• Age defying peptides and the world’s highest known source of vitamin C from cellular extracted Kakadu plum
• $140 (ships worldwide at Boxwalla)

Saint Jane Beauty The C Drops 20% (oil)

• $90 (SAVE: discount code OBL saves 15%)
• Glycerin-encapsulated Vitamin C ensures visibly brighter, resurfaced skin
• Packed with 20% Vitamin C and citrus botanicals
• Packed with clean actives to transform dull skin.

Fitglow Beauty Vita Active Serum

• $139 (save 15% with code OBL15 at Fitglow Beauty)
• 5-in-1 Vitamin C serum with 20% Dual Vitamin C Complex
• Contains 3 Vegan Humectants and 13 Plant Antioxidants

Siam Seas Sai Clear Skin Serum

• Uses Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is used as the vitamin C ester due to its acne preventing and treating properties
• Dua Shi Gao or Gypsum (widely used inTraditional Chinese Medicine) for tissue regeneration and wound healing
• Has a grainy consistency due to gypsum
• $65 (ships worldwide at Boxwalla)

Blissoma Timeless Vitamin C Reconstruction Concentrate (oil) & Aura Phyto Brightening Serum

• Potent, bioavailable fruit seed oil base with an effective level of stabilized Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbyl Palmitate
• Timeless is not suitable for acneic skin. Aura is a lightweight water-based serum for all skin types
• Should be used once daily
• Timeless ingredients include Chia seed Oil, Rubus, blackberry seed Oil, baobab Oil, sesame seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Soy Lecithin and Vitamin E
• Aura ingredients include fermented Wasabi extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate at 3%, COQ10, patented Pomella extract, Licorice root, Gentian, and Uva Ursi
• Timeless $59 / Aura $75

Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixir

• Vitamins C, E, B and Ferulic Acid formula
• Liquid consistency
• Brightens dull skin
• $80

Derma E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum (Budget)

• Formulated with a stabilized form of Vitamin C, Stay C-50®
• Lightweight and gent
• $24.50

Honorable Mention: Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum

Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow is not a natural organic brand but its simplified clinical formulas are extra potent. The $12 C-Glow is the most identical dupe to Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Acid that I’ve come across while testing dozens of dupes.

To ensure maximum freshness, Geek & Gorgeous creates C-Glow in small batches once a week (on average, by the time a C-Glow reaches customers it is about 2-3 weeks old. It’s highly recommended to be stored it in the fridge, where it keeps fresh at least for 3 months. If you don’t, it will only be potent for 6 weeks.

Water, (L-)Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide

Price: $12

 

Best Organic Vitamin C Boosters

100% Pure Vitamin C Boost Concentrated Treatment

• $29 (save 20% with code OBL)
• Water-activated powder made with just two ingredients: stable vitamin C and hyaluronic acid
• Designed to brighten, lighten dark spots and promote firmer, more supple skin
• Ingredients: Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid

Trilogy Vitamin C Booster Treatment

• $44 (save 25% with code OBL here)
• Intense natural two-week glow booster treatment
• Helps even the dullest complexions glow
• 6% freshly activated vitamin C and hyaluronic acid concentrate

Sally B Skin Yummies Antioxidant Boost

• $41
• Vitamin C powder formula to mix with skincare
• Made with 100% pure vitamins and minerals
• Contains over 65% Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
• Prevents wrinkles and other signs of aging
• Brightens skin and improves overall skin health