Bliss | Bright Idea Vitamin C Serum, Glow & Hydrate Day Serum & Youth Got This Retinol Serum: Review Described as a "gentle, purifying cleanser" perfect for oily, acne-prone skin, the Clear Genius cleanser is formulated with pore-clearing BHA (salicylic acid), Brazilian seawater rich in minerals, and willow bark extract (which contains salicin, a gentler alternative to salicylic acid). The cleanser is quite viscous and doesn't lather a whole lot but a little goes a long way. The formulation is said to have a green tea scent but I don't really detect much of a smell. Overall this is a great cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin; it's gentle, effective, and reasonably priced! Includes Bliss’ proprietary CLARITY 5 COMPLEX with BHA (salicylic acid), witch hazel water, niacinamide, zinc PCA and cica Why We Love It: “Innbeauty’s Slushy is vegan and contains hyaluronic acid and bakuchiol and vitamin C. The texture is super fun—slushy is a perfect description,” says King, who thinks highly of the retinol-alternative. “Bakuchiol seems to be activating the genes that regulate collagen and elastin production—the same ones retinol activates. And it doesn’t seem to irritate and redden skin the way retinol often does, so it appears to be a gentler option.” The form of vitamin C in this moisturizer is 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a stable vitamin C derivative

Key Ingredients: 20% Vitamin C and Japanese beautyberry, 10% mild fruit AHAs, and Japanese angelica root When I was asked to road test the Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C Serum, it was a no-brainer. There are many, many vitamin C serums on the market, and I’ve used, well, most of them. But I had never tried the version from Bliss, so I took this as an excuse to do just that. Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Moisturizer contains a patented signal tri-peptide that visibly boosts skin’s natural elasticity. Willow bark visibly tightens pores and refines texture, while Brazilian sea water helps keep skin balanced, and aloe vera neutralizes shine Additional key ingredients include electrolytes (magnesium aspartate, copper gluconate, zinc gluconate), rice bran extract, cucumber fruit extract, oat kernel extract, and sodium hyaluronateBliss’ formulation philosophy is simple: what’s not in the product is just as important as what’s actually in the product. The brand formulates the Bliss skincare products without over 1,300 harmful ingredients, including phthalates, formaldehyde, triclosan, parabens, and more. Bliss partners with the most responsible ingredient suppliers and follows the strict European Union standards — the highest in the world for skincare safety.

This brightening serum features the highest concentration of vitamin C plus tri-peptide to brighten, diminish the look of dark spots, and visibly firm skin Key Ingredients: 15% L-ascorbic Acid, 0.5% Silymarin (a plant-based antioxidant), 0.5% Ferulic Acid, and 0.5% Salicylic Acid Why We Love It: This serum prevents aging in all of its forms: sensitivity, dehydration, dullness, uneven skin tone, and wrinkles, and replaces it with a radiant, glowing complexion thanks to vitamin C, phytosterols complex to soothe sensitive skin, and saccharide isomerate extract that regulates pore size. While collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for.

One key ingredient in this mask is watermelon fruit extract, an antioxidant-rich fruit extract the replenishes vitamins and minerals as it improves the moisture barrier to help prevent dehydration and water loss