Vitamin C Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Benton
Updated October 29, 2026
Vitamin C, glutathione, and panthenol target dullness and early aging; freshness matters.
What the community says
A dual-form vitamin C serum pairs Ascorbic Acid with 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, plus Glutathione and Panthenol for brightening and early-aging routines. It fits experienced vitamin C users; freshness, opaque packaging, and possible routine conflicts demand attention.
What this means for you
Backed by 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 20% vitamin C serum with strong AsianBeauty visibility
- Glutathione and Panthenol included alongside vitamin C
- Easy to source through Amazon and YesStyle
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Vitamin C: 9 studies tested it directly. See all 19 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found vitamin C helped fade dark patches, especially melasma
- It often worked better than a placebo when put on the skin for melasma
- Used with microneedling or peels, it often improved dark patches more
- Some studies found it worked about as well as other dark-spot treatments, not better
- The side effects were usually mild and brief
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Vitamin C: 4 studies tested it directly. See all 12 studies
What the studies found
- All 4 studies that tested it directly found it helped with signs of aging
- It improved the look and texture of sun-damaged skin more than a placebo
- It helped smooth wrinkles, roughness, crow’s-feet, and uneven skin tone
- It did not clearly beat a placebo for how much water the skin held
- No irritation or sensitivity was reported in one study
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 4 threads
Benton Vitamin C Serum on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 1 more, summarized.
“benton vitamin C serum”
Positive
“i felt whimsy enough to incorporate vitamin c into the routine which i do rarely”
Positive
“i'm suspecting vitamin c and copper peptides reacted with each other in some way to create this rosy red colored residue”
Positive
“I ended up finding a product on my own which has Vitamin C, glutathione and panthenol, but not the allantoin.”
Mentioned
“It's Benton Vitamin C serum”
Mentioned
“you can get it on American Amazon and Yesstyle.”
Mentioned
“Some properly formulated AB LAAvit c's include Tiam C24 surprise serum and benton 20% vit c serum.”
Mentioned
“Try to source vit c serums from brands that produce freshly made batches.”
Mentioned
“Air-tight, opaque packaging is ideal but unfortunately not common”
Mentioned
“Morning”
Positive
“Water wash, Roundlab Dokdo Toner, Anua Azelaic, Benton Vitamin C, Nivea with Thiamidol, S Nature Squalane Cream, Skin1004 Sunscreen”
Positive
“Vit C, for example, is also great for anti-aging.”
Positive
