Vitamin C Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Mad Hippie
Updated September 23, 2026
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate vitamin C for post-acne marks; gentler than L-ascorbic acid.
What the community says
A vitamin C serum built around sodium ascorbyl phosphate, plus glycerin, hyaluronic acid, ferulic acid, and tocotrienol. People with redness or acne-prone skin often prefer it over harsher C serums, though some get bumps or irritation.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- SAP vitamin C, not the usual stingy L-ascorbic acid
- Good for post-acne marks and uneven tone
- Hydrating base with glycerin and hyaluronic acid
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Real Reddit threads — 35 mentions across 27 threads
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 5 more, summarized.
“I've had a lot of luck with the mad hippie products.”
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“I use the cream face wash, the vitamin C serum in the morning”
Positive
“If you want to try mad hippie Ulta has a dual pack with the vitamin A and Vitamin C”
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“Mad hippie vitamin c”
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“I use them alternatively each night”
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“Night:”
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“I ditched what little I had left for Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum.”
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“I use Melano CC instead”
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“If you’re really on a budget upgrade to the timeless vitamin c serum instead.”
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“Mad Hippie is also a great brand.”
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“Their Vitamin C Serum is great.”
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“My local, healthy grocery store carries the brands I typically use (Mad Hippie, Derma E, etc.)”
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“I’ve always liked mad hippie”
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“I’ve always liked mad hippie, but I need to try out the timeless one.”
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“Vitamin C serum”
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“-Mad Hippie Vitamin C in the morning”
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“I finally found a routine that had worked and stuck to it for a few years”
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“I was glowy and untextured, felt great without makeup”
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