Vitamin C Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Mad Hippie
Updated August 19, 2026
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate vitamin C serum brightens skin; can irritate sensitive skin.
What the community says
This vitamin C serum uses Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate for gentler brightening and antioxidant protection. It suits those with redness or acne-prone skin seeking a natural option. Some users report irritation or bumps, so skip if you have very reactive skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Gentle sodium ascorbyl phosphate form of vitamin C
- Includes hyaluronic acid for hydration boost
- Popular morning serum with natural ingredients
Watch out for
- Irritates sensitive or redness-prone skin
- Can worsen texture and cause small bumps
- Some find it ineffective or not worth the price
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 33 mentions across 9 threads
Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/AsianBeauty and 2 more, summarized.
“I've had a lot of luck with the mad hippie products.”
Positive
“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”
Positive
“Mad hippie vitamin c”
Positive
“I use them alternatively each night”
Positive
“Night:”
Positive
“I ditched what little I had left for Mad Hippie's Vitamin C serum.”
Mentioned
“I use Melano CC instead”
Mentioned
“If you’re really on a budget upgrade to the timeless vitamin c serum instead.”
Mentioned
“several variants of mad hippie (pills)”
Cautionary
“honestly i feel like most mineral sunscreens will impact the look of skin texture. i’ve tried: several variants of mad hippie (pills)”
Cautionary
“Vitamin C oil - Mad Hippie”
Positive
“AM”
Positive
“for the past month, I’ve been really intentional about doing the basics and building a routine”
Positive
“for natural stuff that actually works, I've had good luck with mad hippie vitamin c serum”
Positive
“mad hippie vitamin c serum and derma e products - both available at target”
Positive
“Ok that is so good to know!! Putting them on my list, thank you :D”
Positive
