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Good Molecules Vitamin C Booster Powder for oily skin

Average

  • HighOily Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

Works for oily skin; other serums fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Offers moderate brightening for your oily skin due to the presence of ascorbic acid, which helps even skin tone and provides antioxidant protection.
  • The mild exfoliation from ascorbic acid also aids in managing oily shine, contributing to overall skin clarity.
  • The product is safe for your oily skin, with no risks of irritation from harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
  • Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
  • Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this product is highly effective at fading hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and dark spots, while also brightening dull skin. A moderate number of users report that it can cause skin irritation, particularly those with sensitive skin. Some users also note a gritty texture or difficulty dissolving the powder in thicker creams, though this is less common.

Highlights

  • Brightens dull skin Often Mentioned
    • “Amazing at brightening skin”
    • “gives me such smooth glass like skin”
    • “skin is more hydrated, smooth, and has a glow”
  • Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
    • “faded my freckle like sun spots”
    • “saw my hyperpigmention and skin brighten”
    • “gradual fading of my hyperpigmentation”
    • “acne scars are fading”
  • Great value Often Mentioned
    • “absurdly good deal”
    • “goes a long way”
    • “good amount of products for the price”
  • Mixes easily Sometimes Noted
    • “dissolves easily and the serum glides on”
    • “mixes right in”
    • “mixes easily into your favorite skincare products”
  • Causes skin irritation Sometimes Noted
    • “irritated my sensitive skin”
    • “tore my skin up”
    • “can get a bit of a stingy feeling”
    • “might make your skin sensitive, red/peel”
  • Doesn't dissolve well Rarely Noted
    • “did not dissolve with my moisturizer”
    • “struggles with thicker creams”
    • “if you don't mix it properly... you can get a bit of a stingy feeling”
  • Gritty texture Rarely Noted
    • “bit gritty when mixed”
    • “felt like rubbing sand”
    • “unnecessarily abrasive”
  • Inconvenient extra step Rarely Noted
    • “DIY format isn't for everyone”
    • “little more um an extra step to mix this”
    • “responsible for your own formulation stability”

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Questions and answers

How well does Good Molecules Vitamin C Booster Powder work for oily skin?

Good Molecules Vitamin C Booster Powder works moderately well for your oily skin, offering brightening and mild exfoliation that helps manage oily shine. To work best for oily skin, a product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide to control sebum, along with soothing extracts and lightweight hydrators.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which ingredients make this treatment a good fit for oily skin?

Ascorbic acid makes this treatment a fit for your oily skin by offering moderate brightening and mild exfoliation that aids in managing oily shine. A product of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA to control sebum production, address excess oil and enlarged pores, and support skin barrier function.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Vitamin C do for oily skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten skin tone and smooth texture while providing antioxidant protection that prevents sebum oxidation. For oily skin, this type of product typically needs to be paired with oil-controlling or pore-clearing ingredients like salicylic acid or plant extracts.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2005

What does Ascorbic Acid Powder do for oily skin?

Ascorbic acid powder helps brighten and smooth oily skin while providing antioxidant protection. It is unlikely to clog pores, but oily skin also benefits from ingredients that gently clear out pores and balance oil production.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Where does this treatment go in a skincare routine for oily skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, starting once a week and slowly using it more often if your skin handles it well. Oily skin works best with products of this type that also include oil-controlling ingredients and soothing hydrators to balance shine while keeping the skin calm.

Can I use it with niacinamide, and in what order?

You can use this treatment with niacinamide, but apply niacinamide first and let it absorb before putting on this powder. Ascorbic Acid helps even skin tone and aids in managing oily shine, though a product for this skin needs extra hydrating and soothing ingredients.

How often should I use it?

You can use this treatment in your evening routine once a week to start, and then carefully use it more often if your oily skin tolerates it well and sees good results.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?

This product is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on oily skin, though some users may experience moderate irritation. A product of this type needs non-greasy antioxidants and lightweight, easily dissolving ingredients to better balance and brighten oily skin without feeling heavy.

What the research says

  • A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003
  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009
  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Ingredients

Ascorbic Acid Powder, Ascorbic Acid

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

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