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So, how's your skin looking? A very common complaint in ageing skin is that it begins to look a wee bit dull and flat. There is a multitude of glowy primers and bases out there now, but the majority of those add a surface-level glow that washes off instead of installing something more innate to the skin.

Simply put, Vitamin C serums are what you need - every single day. Along with the other pillars of a sold skincare regime - a great cleanser, retinol, moisturiser, and SPF - a vitamin C serum will add a glow that is truly in your skin, rather than sitting on top of it. And, as it's an antioxidant, it's a powerhouse in terms of keeping skin looking fresh, clear, bright, and supple.

Hooked? Good. Let's go..

Here's five I love across various budget points.

Kiehls’ Powerful-Strength-Line-Reducing Concentrate

Now with an extra boost of 12.5% Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid – another must in your skincare regime, it helps maintain moisture and aids tissue regeneration – this one is proven to continuously improve the appearance of lines, wrinkles, radiance and texture the longer you use.

INKY LIST’S 15% VITAMIN C + EGF SERUM

A powerhouse serum, this 15% Vitamin C and EGF Serum unites signal peptide EGF to help skin regenerate and refresh for visibly plumper and youthful-looking skin. This is alongside 15% vitamin C to help brighten as well as protect skin from damage caused by environmental pollution. Incredibly lightweight, this one is great for those on a budget who still want results from their serum.

Pestle & Mortar Vitamin C Phase 2 Serum

This contains 16% Vitamin C alongside a combination of no less than 3 types of high-performance Vitamin C for a bright and smooth complexion. This serum is separated into an oil phase and a water phase, all within a single bottle. The pump expertly blends the two forms of the serum together, meaning it feels luxurious, and the two-phase technology alleviates any greasy, sticky residue. Also, it’s an Irish brand, so that’s good too!

Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum

A super-potent concoction starring a host of powerful antioxidants, including 15% pure L-ascorbic acid (a potent form of vitamin C), 0.5% ferulic acid and 1% vitamin E, all of which work to replenish to reduce lines and pigment and give your skin a dewy glow.

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum

The most expensive of the bunch, but that’s due to the range of ingredients this one contains to revitalise the skin in both appearance and texture. A potent daytime Vitamin C antioxidant face serum containing 2% phloretin (for discolouration, fine lines, and uneven skin tone), 10% pure vitamin C, and 0.5% ferulic acid, this diminishes the appearance of fine lines and is suitable for the most sensitive of skin. This is the gold standard and the one I keep coming back to despite the price. It feels like an investment, and it is.