Best Serums for Dullness
Ranked by 36 mentions across Reddit
Reddit’s top serums for Dullness

20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
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Vitamin C at 20% concentration brightens tired, uneven skin within a week when applied in the morning under sunscreen.
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Community take
For dullness, Redditors frequently recommend vitamin C serums like Cosrx and Reedle Shot for brightening and glowing skin. These serums are praised for effectively evening skin tone, boosting radiance, and providing lasting glow with consistent use.
What works
- Vitamin C serums reliably brighten and even out skin tone.
- Reedle Shot serums deliver noticeable glow and skin smoothness.
- Many find these serums effective when used consistently over time.
Watch out for
- Some vitamin C serums can increase dryness and sensitivity.
- Vitamin C serums may require refrigeration, complicating storage.
- Not all users feel confident about vitamin C degradation in products.

The why
Vitamin C essence designed to gently brighten dark spots with a glow, favored for dry skin despite its oily texture.

The why
Daily use of the 100 strength shot before bed delivers a glowing, brightened, and even skin tone.

No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
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Vitamin C and tranexamic acid target pigmentation, making this serum top choice for uneven skin tone.

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum
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Peptides make skin tone and texture improve when used as a prep step before moisturizer.

The why
Visible brightening effects in one use attract users despite its high price tag.

Glow Deep Serum Rice + Alpha-Arbutin
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Alpha-arbutin targets sun spots and pigmentation, while rice bran water visibly brightens complexion over weeks.

The why
Concentrated 23% formula impresses long-term users seeking bright glow but needs refrigeration to prevent spoilage.


