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Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop for mature skin

High

  • HighNormal Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • HighSafety

A great choice for mature skin; a few serums fit it even better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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 and smoothing for your normal skin due to the presence of ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate, which provide antioxidant protection and support collagen synthesis to address wrinkles and fine lines.
  • The formula also offers general hydration benefits, making it a supportive addition to your routine.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.

How to apply

  • Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
  • Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
  • You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
  • Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly recommended as a gentle, entry-level Vitamin C product that effectively brightens the complexion and fades post-acne hyperpigmentation. Most users report a radiant glow and improved skin texture. Some users with oily skin find the texture slightly greasy or heavy, and a moderate number of users noted that the product can oxidize quickly.

Highlights

  • Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
    • “No irritation/sting my skin SO it encourages me to use this everyday”
    • “Gentle enough for sensitive skin but gives a subtle boost”
    • “Great starter Vitamin C... didn't cause any sensitivity”
    • “My skin is sensitive, I think this low % means my skin can tolerate it”
  • Brightens and adds glow Often Mentioned
    • “Leaves my skin with a beautiful glow”
    • “My skin looks noticeably brighter, smoother, and more even”
    • “Transform a dull, uneven complexion”
    • “Gives a really nice glow to the skin”
  • Fades acne scars/pigmentation Often Mentioned
    • “Has really done a great job fading the acne discolorations around my chin”
    • “My dark marks... have been faded into a distant memory”
    • “Slowly fading scars... not drastically, so a second bottle will be needed”
    • “Helps to even out skin tone... and fade pigmentation”
  • Oily or greasy texture Often Mentioned
    • “It feels oily... takes a while of massaging”
    • “My main issue... is how oily it can feel if you use more than 3-4 drops”
    • “Texture is not too sticky... but feels oily”
    • “I do find it a tad bit oily”
  • Hydrating/Non-drying Sometimes Noted
    • “Absorbs nicely into the skin without drying it out”
    • “Does not dry my skin”
    • “Felt very nourishing... light moisturizing properties”
    • “Skin feels dewy and fresh rather than clogged”
  • Oxidizes quickly Sometimes Noted
    • “Received a serum that has started to turn orange”
    • “Oxidized as well... I feel bad that I kind of wasted this product”
    • “Gone bad... that's why it's changed its color”
    • “Hard to empty the bottle... before it oxidizes”
  • Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
    • “Next morning, my skin had produced small pimples”
    • “More acne started developing until I finally decided to remove it”
    • “Did not help with my pimple problem”
    • “Caused whiteheads on my cheeks”
  • Unpleasant metallic scent Rarely Noted
    • “Makes my hand smell like gross metal forever”
    • “Smells like metal blood or oranges”
    • “Scent that sticks to my hands like nobody's business”
    • “Has a weird iron smell”

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Questions and answers

What makes Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop a great fit for mature skin?

Dear, Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop is a great fit for mature skin because it contains ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate, which help smooth fine lines and brighten your look. The formula also provides gentle hydration and has an excellent safety profile with a very low risk of irritation.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?

Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate make this serum a great fit for mature skin by providing antioxidant protection and supporting collagen to smooth fine lines. The formula also includes centella asiatica extract to help calm and support the skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Vitamin C do for mature skin?

Vitamin C helps mature skin by smoothing out wrinkles, brightening dark spots, and boosting firmness. It works by encouraging collagen production to keep skin looking youthful and radiant.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

What does Centella Asiatica Extract do for mature skin?

Centella Asiatica Extract helps mature skin by improving moisture, reducing moisture loss, and supporting collagen production to keep skin firm and smooth. It also provides antioxidant and calming benefits that help protect against everyday stress and visible signs of aging.

Scientific Reports, 2021International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?

This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Putting it in the evening helps keep things simple and provides extra safety around sun exposure.

Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying this vitamin C treatment in your morning routine and your retinol at night to keep your skin calm and avoid irritation. Ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate help brighten the skin and smooth out fine lines, while a very safe formula makes it unlikely to cause problems.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a great fit for your mature skin and is generally used in your evening routine, but some can also be used in the morning or twice a day. It helps brighten and smooth your skin while offering antioxidant protection and supporting collagen synthesis to address wrinkles and fine lines.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for mature skin because its safety profile is excellent and harsh ingredients are absent. Reviewers rarely mention breakouts, though some note an oily or greasy texture.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene).

What the research says

  • Transdermal emulgel preparations containing 5% ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbyl phosphate both effectively reduced wrinkle depth and enhanced skin elasticity in human volunteers with no statistically significant difference between them.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
  • 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
  • Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.

    Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
  • Topical application of an aqueous gel containing 0.1% w/w naringenin demonstrated in vitro safety, significantly reduced UV-induced stratum corneum lipid peroxidation, and showed in vivo anti-inflammatory efficacy against methyl nicotinate-induced inflammation in human participants compared to a blank gel and untreated area, while chlorogenic acid, apigenin, and kaempferol displayed pro-oxidant profiles.

    Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024
  • 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
  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020
  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
  • Topical application of a naringenin-containing formulation protected hairless mice from ultraviolet B-induced skin damage by inhibiting edema, cytokine production, superoxide anion, and lipid hydroperoxides while maintaining antioxidant enzymes and glutathione levels.

    PloS One, 2016
  • Encapsulating naringenin, nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA), and kaempferol into nanostructured lipid carriers provided prolonged release, stability, and antioxidant protection against oxidative stress in human keratinocytes, with an NDGA and kaempferol mixture showing synergistic antioxidant effects.

    Pharmaceutics, 2021
  • Naringenin prevented UV-B radiation-induced mitochondrial fragmentation, oxidative stress, and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts and Balb/c mice.

    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 2024
  • Citrus junos callus extract decreased melanin content in melanocytes 1.85-fold compared with arbutin and promoted the proliferation of and procollagen synthesis by human fibroblasts by 154% and 176% at 500 μg/mL.

    Molecules, 2017
  • Yuja-peel fractions (ethyl acetate, hexane, and butanol) inhibited MMP expression, induced moisturizing factors filaggrin and serine palmitoyltransferase, and decreased melanin content in UVB-irradiated HaCaT, HDF, and α-MSH-treated B16F10 cells.

    Antioxidants, 2022
  • Upcycled low-molecular-weight anionic peptides from Citrus junos seeds protected UVR-irradiated keratinocytes and reconstructed skin tissue by scavenging reactive oxygen species, reducing paracrine cytokines, inhibiting melanin synthesis and TRP-2 expression, and increasing filaggrin, laminin-5, and type I collagen expression.

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024

Ingredients

Water, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract Anise Fruit Extract, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polysorbate 60, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium Edta, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Camellia Sinensis Callus Culture Extract, Larix Europaea Extract Wood, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Asarum Sieboldi Root Extract, Quercus Mongolia Leaf Extract, Persicaria Hydropiper Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Magnolia Obovata Bark Extract, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus Soybean Folic Acid Extract Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene

Behind this fit score

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