C Serum 22

After a little under a month of use, I find that I really enjoy the serum so far. I'm 30 years old in NYC and this is my first try at a vitamin C serum. I have seen a definite difference in my skin. It feels smoother, firmer (plumper?) and softer. My fine lines are also less visible. For the price, I think the serum is worth. I am on a budget and the price works well for me. Also, definitely applying the product morning and night has made a huge difference. I used to skip the night routine and just wipe the make up off with wipes, but sticking to a routine makes a difference with this product. Seeing the results has a way of making you stay up to do the work!The packaging was also fun! When my package arrived, my roommate remarked that I had a secret admirer. The package was pink with a message saying "Ship to: The Gorgeous Tramia Jackson" I had to tell her that it was my skin care company lol! Not only was the package cute, but it arrived well in advance of the projected arrival date. This great service made a positive impression on me even before I tried the product.As I mentioned above this was my first experience using a "serious" serum. My only concern early on about the serum is that when I applied it, it was sticky and a bit drying on my fingers and face. I did not have trouble smoothing it on my face, but there is a sticky and drying residue/feeling after It is absorbed. I use toner before I apply it and a water based moisturizer after that combats the dry and sticky feeling. I have had past products that were extremely sticky that I have returned. I stuck with this product because the sticky factor was bearable and I wanted to give it a try (the friendly customer service helped as well!). And I am glad I did.I contacted the company with my entire message above and they immediately sent me this explanation for the "sticky/drying" feeling: "The "dryness" you are feeling is most likely the tightening effects of the ferulic acid, which acts synergistically with Vitamins C & E to increase UV protection, boost collagen, and increase cell renewal. And the slightly tacky feeling immediately after application will only be present briefly as the serum is being absorbed into your skin." Again, this was my first time using a "big girl" serum with vitamin C, ferulic acid and collagen so I didn't know any of those effects. I'm glad that this is part of the process and that the company took the time to send me an explanation. .Overall, I really enjoy this product and I will likely continue to use it and explore more of their product offerings in the future.

I'm going to do a comparison to ONE of the other Serum C products - Azure's Ultimate C 22% C+ hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin E + Amino Complex Professional Strength (available through Amazon).Both are very similar at their core components with the same type of Vitamin C they use, but C serum 22-Max differs by few things:This product has listed more natural or Ayurveda/Chinese/Herbal products in it that have a vast history of various uses.It does not have a smell, unlike Azure's citrus smell.This product makes it clear that it is not tested on animals, its vegan and its paraben free.It does not say that it is Made in the USA on the bottle whereas Azure has Made in the USA.Both are milky white clear.If you purchase this product it needs to be shaken each time before you get set to pull the product into the dropper that 8 drops will then be placed on the tips of one hand, you rub your fingers together and put product lightly on forehead, down next to eye (where crows feet are) then come down cheeks, across upper lip and across chin. Go back and rub the product into the skin until its absorbed.Whatever you do - don't forget to use a light exfoliate - I'm going to mention Oil of Olay b/c it comes with the scrubbing auto-brush and if you don't clean your face and get the old layers off (which this product is helping to do) you will get a "pilling" effect along the jaw. I'd recommend ADSM's microdermabrasion cream (which you can get on Amazon - its wonderful but buy it from ADSM as they sometimes throw in a sampler of something else- and getting something free is nice). Work w/ a clean face!1 bottle of this, using the 8 drop method, at night, every night, will last you approximately 5 weeks.Its a fact that all skin product needs 4 weeks of continuous work before you'll start seeing any results - and that's minimal as the skin cells turn over every 21 days. Its really in the 5-6 weeks that you'll know if you've got a winner. As long as you don't break out, don't have an adverse reaction, the product hasn't spoiled, you're working on your skin as a project instead of slapping something on for a week and expecting to see miraculous results, keep trying and inserting a new item in your core regime. Good luck.I'm updating as of July 16, 2015: I've dropped every other C serum and switched to this one exclusively. Even though this has 5% Hyaluronic Acid, its only 5% and its combined in the product. I've gone w/ASDM's 100% Hyaluronic Acid Serum shipped by ASDM, put that one first after cleaning w/Clinique #1 and #2, then using ASDM's 100% Hyaluronic serum (remember to let everything dry inbetween so do other things as you're getting ready for work or school to stay on time), then use this C serum, then I use serumtologie's Pure Whipped Moisturizer which goes w/this C and has Vit. B and is does not clog pores. After that its light foundation that doesn't need moisturizer - it will be too much at that point. Just use a plain base foundation. Too much moisturizer and SPF might be causing acne problems - its in foundation and blush. Watch your product layering. As always - good luck.

It's great. I've been using this bottle for three months now, so I think its about time I posted a review. My skin definitely evened out its pigmentation from acne, the pigmentation wasn't that strong to begin with, but other products didn't work like this one did. It also had some minor pitting which evened out also. I noticed that my skin was a lot smoother, and brighter, people really complimented me. One day I went completely without makeup and a random lady literally came up to me and said I had the best skin of anyone she had ever seen. My friends also commented that my skin was glowing. And I got the "oh you have perfect skin" compliment from many people. I would definitely recommend this product.I used 5 drops every morning. I didn't use it at night. I used it before my sunblock. I am 25 years old, with generally good skin (medium to dark tan). It's normal to combination. I bought it to address previous acne scarring on one corner of my face - the pigmentation and pitting. After using this I can go make up free and feel fine about it. This was my first vitamin c serum so I was very happy with the results. It arrived early, and the company has great customer service as well, they seem to really care. Also the price - when I bought it, was on sale. When I am older this is definitely something I would use on a regular basis. Also, I read somewhere, the glow goes away a few weeks after you stop using it. I'm not sure about it as I'm still not finished with the first bottle - almost though. But even still, it got rid of my pitting (mostly) so It think its a damn good product.