27 Best Vitamin C Serums of 2023 for Brighter, Smoother Skin

One of the most frequently asked beauty questions my friends text me is “what kind of face serum should I be using?!” And you know what I always say? One with vitamin C. It’s one of the few skincare ingredients that really, truly works for all skin types and tones—and virtually every dermatologist and skincare expert (shoutout to dermatologist Elyse Love, MD, and licensed estheticians Candice Miele and Brittany Blancato) I’ve spoken with agrees. Vitamin C is one of the most effective antioxidants out there when it comes to brightening skin, fading dark spots and marks, and preventing fine lines and wrinkles. Now you know why literally everyone—including yours truly—is obsessed with vitamin C, so please hop on the bandwagon with us and try one of these 27 best vitamin C serums, below.

Our top picks for the best vitamin C serums of 2022:

Keep reading for the entire list of the best vitamin C serums plus exactly how vitamin works on your skin and the most important things to keep in mind when shopping for a new vitamin C serum.