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Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum for dry sensitive skin

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Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum

Caution

  • LowDry Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the serums alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry and sensitive skin due to Glycolic Acid and Ascorbic Acid, which help exfoliate and even skin tone while potentially increasing dryness.
  • While Glycerin provides some humectant action, the combination of Glycolic Acid and Citric Acid may cause irritation and further dryness for your dry skin.

How to apply

  • Use this PM routine for your evening skincare. Start using the serum 3 times a week and increase to daily use if your skin feels comfortable.
  • Apply the serum after cleansing and toner, but right before your moisturizer. This step locks in deep hydration for dry skin.
  • Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin using your palms. Let it absorb completely for a minute ⏱ before applying your next product.
  • Since your skin is sensitive, apply the serum on completely dry skin for better tolerance and less irritation.
  • Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Always do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well.

People Say

★4.5Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, users report this serum quickly provides a noticeable glow and smoother skin texture. It is effective at fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation over time. However, many reviewers mention the high price point and occasional issues with the dual-chamber pump mechanism.

Highlights

  • Brightens and adds radiance Mostly Mentioned
    • “instant glow”
    • “skin looks radiant”
    • “banishes dullness”
  • Lightweight absorption Often Mentioned
    • “absorbs quickly”
    • “non-sticky”
    • “satin finish”
  • Smoothes skin texture Often Mentioned
    • “velvety soft”
    • “improves texture”
    • “skin feels smoother”
  • High price point Often Mentioned
    • “incredibly pricey”
    • “expensive for size”
    • “costly investment”
  • Fades dark spots Sometimes Noted
    • “reduces hyperpigmentation”
    • “cleared blemishes”
    • “evens skin tone”
  • Good for makeup prep Sometimes Noted
    • “smooth canvas”
    • “sits well under makeup”
    • “non-greasy”
  • Packaging pump issues Sometimes Noted
    • “pump dispenses unevenly”
    • “hard to finish”
    • “wasteful packaging”
  • Low Vitamin C % Rarely Noted
    • “low concentration”
    • “mostly glycolic feel”
    • “undisclosed percentage”
  • Oxidation concerns Rarely Noted
    • “clear bottle risk”
    • “turns brown over time”
    • “needs dark storage”
  • Potential irritation Rarely Noted
    • “tingles upon application”
    • “caused redness”
    • “too strong for sensitive skin”

Sources: lovi.care, ulta.com, dermstore.com, lovelyskin.com, cultbeauty.co.uk, murad.com, and more

Questions and answers

Why does Lovi advise caution with Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum for dry sensitive skin?

Lovi advises caution because the combination of Glycolic Acid and Citric Acid may cause irritation and further dryness for your dry skin. A treatment of this type needs gentle moisturizing ingredients that provide deep hydration and skin barrier support without any risk of irritation.

Which ingredients make this serum a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

This serum is a poor fit for dry sensitive skin because it contains Glycolic Acid and Citric Acid, which may cause irritation and further dryness. A treatment for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients that retain moisture and support the skin barrier without any risk of irritation.

What does Vitamin C do for dry sensitive skin?

Vitamin C helps brighten and smooth dry sensitive skin while reducing wrinkles and improving elasticity. It is generally well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation when properly formulated, leaving the skin looking more radiant.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Antioxidants, 2024

What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.

Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997

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

This serum goes in the evening routine, starting at once a week to lower the chance of irritation on dry skin. Products for this skin need gentle exfoliating acids combined with soothing and hydrating ingredients to prevent dryness.

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

Using this serum with retinol requires caution, as combining strong exfoliating acids and vitamin C with retinol may easily cause irritation and further dryness on dry sensitive skin. If you do use both, apply the retinol on separate nights or use this serum in the morning and your retinol at night, always followed by a rich moisturizer to keep skin soft and calm.

How often should I use this serum?

This serum is a poor match for dry sensitive skin, so you should use it cautiously just once a week to start. This skin type needs gentle exfoliants combined with deeply hydrating ingredients and soothing agents to prevent irritation and dryness.

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

This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry sensitive skin, but the glycolic acid may cause irritation and further dryness. A product for this skin needs gentle hydrating ingredients and soothing agents to keep the skin calm and smooth without stripping moisture.

Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Oleyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.

What the research says

Ingredients

Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Hdi Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Oleyl Alcohol, Silica, Hexylresorcinol, Polysilicone-11, Triheptanoin, Polyisobutene, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Surfactin, Xymenynic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Peg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Gold, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Titanium Dioxide Ci 77891

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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

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    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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