Customer review:"I bought this because it was on sale. I’d never heard of the brand. I’m 40 with combination skin. I didn’t find it greasy just beautifully hydrating and personally, I love the smell. The main reason I have to review it though is that it has worked really well on my frown lines, I’ve never been more impressed with the results of a face cream and my skin is really glowing too. I’m a vitamin C convert for sure! My skin can be quite sensitive but after two weeks of using this product, it seems to be ok. I’ve found my perfect day cream." Pros: three powerful anti-oxidants – Q10, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E – to boost skin, contains SPF15, works to reduce the appearance of fine lines in just 2 weeks as well as firming skin, works great as a makeup primer Apply your SPF moisturiser in the morning after cleansing and toning, and after your serum if you use one. Your SPF cream’s moisturising benefits won’t stop in the evening, but the SPF protection will be of less use, so you may prefer to use a non-SPF moisturiser at night. Reducing redness – the vitamin is an anti-inflammatory agent and can neutralise redness as well as dark spots. If you're on holiday or it's a particularly sunny day at home and you've decided to sunbathe, then it's time to get the best sun cream out.

Pros: perfect for oily to combination skin, refreshing and easy to absorb texture, enhances the natural radiance of skin, fair trade ingredients What’s more, SPF moisturisers are less likely to be rub-resistant and water-resistant. For these reasons, they won’t offer the same level of protection as the best sun creams," the doctor adds. Our review by heat writer Angelica Daujotas:"I am officially OBSESSED with this cream. From its formula to the insane glow it gives, this moisturiser is a staple in my everyday routine. I like to use this moisturiser after the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum for a long-lasting glow when I'm having a good skin day. Having used the moisturiser for over a month, I found that almost instantly my skin appeared healthier and glowing, I could not recommend this enough!"Pros: high-performance pro-collagen Vitamin C, moisture-binding Hyaluronic Acid and anti-oxidant Ferulic Acid, lovely fragrance Promotes collagen production - Vitamin C is well known for boosting collagen production, a higher level of collagen prevents premature ageing. Pros: combines a serum with a moisturiser, 20% serum enriched with Vitamin C* & Super Citrus, SPF 25 moisturiser, dermatologically tested, suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin

This lightweight gel cream is formulated to hydrate and brighten, with vitamin C and magnesium to smooth and energise the look of your skin. The Ren Clean Skincare Radiance Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream promises visibly plumper skin with a more even-looking tone and texture. It's even a great moisturiser for acne-prone skin. Treat yourself to luminosity and glow with Ren, for a radiant, more healthy-looking complexion on all skin types and tones. There’s one more surprise – our new jar is 100% recyclable* and made with recycled glass too. What’s not to love? The tube goes a long way as just a drop is enough for one time application. As shown in the pic, this much is more than sufficient for one application. Pros: enriched with Super Citrus and brightening Vitamin C, helps to re-plump fine lines and reduce their appearance, antioxidant helps protect your skin from sun damage, dermatologically tested and is suitable for all skin types

Many people believe that having an SPF in their moisturiser will suffice," says consultant dermatologist Dr Justine Kluk. "But, according to the British Association of Dermatologists, moisturiser with an SPF will only help protect you against small amounts of UV exposure, for example, walking to the car."

Here’s one more reason to use sunscreen containing vitamin C: it also guards your skin against pollution. Sunscreen alone can’t stop the free radicals generated by pollutants from penetrating your skin, but vitamin C comes to the rescue by neutralizing them before damaging your cells. Our favorite vitamin C sunscreens to try Pros: unique combination of three sources of vitamin C, Rose of Winter extract nourishes for 24-hour hydration, targets fine lines and wrinkles, improves makeup application Hydration – vitamin C is great for helping your skin retain water, with better-hydrated skin your face cream will make your skin feel plumper and smoother. But, vitamin C can also be used in a body moisturiser. Indeed, we also have a guide to the best moisturisers for dry skin at your disposal. Vitamin C is legendary in the world of beauty and for good reason, as a natural antioxidant, the vitamin is known to improve skin texture, hydration and elasticity. It is also one of the best anti-ageing ingredients available, promoting collagen production. Vitamin C also works to give your skin strength and prevent premature ageing.

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Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is another form of vitamin C used in The Body Shop’s Vitamin C line. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is much more stable than ascorbic acid and can also penetrate the skin better. At a pH of 7, this water-soluble form of vitamin C is easily absorbed into the skin and is less likely to cause irritation than ascorbic acid. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is also known to have a hydrating effect on the skin and decreases transepidermal water loss. According to the Indian Dermatology Online Journal, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is also a free radical scavenger that is photoprotective and increases collagen production under laboratory test conditions. You’ll find magnesium ascorbyl phosphate in The Body Shop’s Vitamin C Glow Boosting Microdermabrasion Exfoliator, Vitamin C Energizing Face Mist, and Vitamin C Daily Glow Cleansing Polish. How to choose the best SPF moisturiser for you What’s the difference between SPF moisturisers and a separate facial sunscreen? This energising NIVEA Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Face Day Cream provides your skin with 24 hours of moisture for more radiant skin with a healthy, energised glow. The formula with vitamin C, vitamin E, and 100% skin-identical Q10 reduces the appearance of fine lines in just two weeks, as well as firming skin, all while reducing dullness and alleviating signs of tiredness. What's more, it contains SPF15 to combat sun damage and works amazingly as a base for makeup - that is, if you don't want to opt for a tinted moisturiser instead.