Uses sodium ascorbyl phosphate, a more stable but generally gentler vitamin C derivative — a reasonable choice for sensitive skin that reacts to pure L-ascorbic acid.
Best for sensitive skin wanting vitamin C's antioxidant and brightening benefits without the higher irritation potential of pure L-ascorbic acid.
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Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum is an affordable option from Mad Hippie that delivers solid value for sensitive skin wanting vitamin C's antioxidant and brightening benefits without the higher irritation potential of pure L-ascorbic acid. The inclusion of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate provides stable, gentle vitamin c derivative. Best suited for sensitive skin wanting vitamin C's antioxidant and brightening benefits without the higher irritation potential of pure L-ascorbic acid.
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TruSkin
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