Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop — Reddit Reviews
by Klairs
Updated November 10, 2026
5% ascorbic acid brightens gently; oxidizes quickly and can feel weak.
What the community says
A 5% ascorbic acid serum with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, aimed at gentle morning brightening rather than dramatic pigment correction. Sensitive or eczema-prone users often like its mildness, but greasy feel, stinging, and rapid oxidation can derail a bottle.
What this means for you
Backed by 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 5% ascorbic acid for gentle brightening
- Often comfortable on sensitive, eczema-prone skin
- Hydrating glow in AM routines
Watch out for
- Oxidizes within weeks; refrigeration helps
- Greasy texture can sting
- Too weak for stubborn hyperpigmentation
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What the science says
Vitamin C has some evidence for fading dark patches, especially melasma, and most studies found it worked better than a placebo 1. For signs of aging, vitamin C has some evidence of smoothing wrinkles and uneven tone in sun-damaged skin more than a placebo 2. Side effects were usually mild and brief 1. It did not clearly beat a placebo for skin hydration 2.
- Vitamin C for hyperpigmentation Some evidence · 19 studies
- Vitamin C for anti-aging Some evidence · 12 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
How we grade researchFull ingredient list · 52
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop ingredients
Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polysorbate 60, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Polysorbate 80, Disodium Phosphate, Sorbitan Oleate, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Asarum Sieboldii Root Extract, Quercus Mongolica Leaf Extract, Persicaria Hydropiper Extract, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Lysine HCL, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Proline, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-11, SH-Polypeptide-9, Caprylyl Glycol, Limonene
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 33 mentions across 19 threads
Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 3 more, summarized.
“I want to give Klairs clear serum -1”
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“Klairs clear serum -1”
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“I want to give”
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“- Klairs Vitamin C Serum mixed with Missha Time Revolution Night Serum”
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“I suspect the Klairs Vitamin C serum has helped quite a bit in reducing pigmentation spots and creating the glow.”
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“Vitamin C takes some time to see any improvements and make sure to wear sunscreen ☺️”
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“I use the dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop as my night time serum”
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“this is great for sensitive skin but not strong enough to fade hyperpigmentation”
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“I use the dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop as my night time serum (this is great for sensitive skin but not strong enough to fade hyperpigmentation)”
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“• Klairs - Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drops”
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“AM Serums everyday:”
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“I had dark hyperpigmentation from popping pimples (I’m terrible) and it’s definitely helped. Using niacinimide and vitamin c in the morning also helped, and SPF50+”
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“• Dear Klairs - Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drops”
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“I think the Vitamin C serum for Klairs helps”
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“AM Serums everyday:”
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“What vitamin c are you using? I really want to like the Dear Klairs but it is SO greasy to me.”
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“I really want to like the Dear Klairs”
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“it is SO greasy to me”
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