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Best for sensitive skin
Dr Barbara Sturm The Good C Vitamin C Serum 
Dr Barbara Sturm never misses a beat when it comes to creating science-backed skincare for sensitive complexions, and this vitamin C serum is just that. It harnesses zinc to help transport vitamin C more effectively into the layers of the skin – without causing any sensitivity or irritation – and helps protect against environmental aggressors. A boost of hyaluronic acid and soothing aloe vera also prove a salve for dehydrated skin peak-festive season.
Best for uneven skin tone
Dr Dennis Gross Vitamin C + Lactic 15% Vitamin C Firm & Bright Serum
Ideal for combination skin, this serum isn’t your ordinary vitamin C. Instead, it fuses a blend of vitamin C and lactic acid to help refine skin texture. Another well established name in the world of skincare, lactic acid has long been revered for its ability to exfoliate and smooth skin texture, and the translation for your dermis: a more refined, even and glowier complexion.
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Best for fine lines
Augustinus Bader The Vitamin C Serum
New to the Augustinus Bader line-up is this high-tech vitamin C serum. The legendary TFC8® complex is combined with the antioxidant, helping to boost the skin’s natural renewal processes and target fine lines as well as reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots and dullness. The lightweight texture is also a joy to use; its weightless consistency makes it a game-changer for under make-up.
Best for dull skin
Votary Vitamin C Glow Serum Vit C And Alpha Arbutin
It’s just about this time of year when skin – amidst central heating, festivities and colder temperatures – loses its natural glow. This vitamin C is the antidote; it lends dull complexions an instant hit of luminosity and works wonders for mature skin thanks to its cocktail of niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which help to plump and refine skin texture.
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Best bespoke formula
Sarah Chapman C1 Vitamin C Power 1 Serum
Where this vitamin C really shines lies in its potency. Sarah Chapman has devised different strengths to cater to different skin types and needs. Far from a blanket approach to skin health, the C1 serum is a great addition if you’re starting out with vitamin C and comes with a whole host of benefits, from restoring radiance to protecting against radical damage.
Best for dehydrated skin
Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe
You’ve likely heard about the importance of protecting the skin barrier, or stratum corneum, essentially the brick and mortar of your skin. That becomes even more essential come winter. What this much-loved serum aims to do is provide both vitamin C protection while also nourishing the skin barrier – an excellent option for those with dehydrated, tight skin.
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Best overall
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum 
This high-tech formula has just about every beauty editor and dermatologist under its spell, and the famed reputation will not disappoint. Less of a serum compared to its counterparts, this fast-drying formula offers serious powerful antioxidant protection from aggressors, helping to stimulate collagen production and protect against free radical damage.
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