Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum — Lightweight Nighttime Brightening Serum, 1 fl oz, Hyaluronic Acid

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum is a lightweight, fast-absorbing nighttime serum that uses stabilized vitamin C and sodium hyaluronate to help brighten skin tone and improve texture.

This concentrated treatment is formulated for combination, oily and dry skin types (not recommended for acne-erupted or very sensitive skin). It layers into the skin overnight to deliver antioxidant-rich ascorbic acid blends, collagen-supporting actives and hydrating sodium hyaluronate. Gentle botanical extracts like aloe and cucumber help soothe and replenish while lavender oil provides a subtle scent.

How should I add this serum to my nighttime routine?

Apply the serum to clean, dry skin every other night to allow skin to acclimate. Use just 3–4 drops and avoid the eye area; follow with your regular night cream for locking in moisture.

• Apply 3–4 drops to face after cleansing and toning.
• Use only every other night until tolerance is established.
• Follow with a moisturizer to seal ingredients in.
• Avoid eyes and discontinue if persistent irritation occurs.

What key ingredients make a difference?

This serum combines two forms of vitamin C with sodium hyaluronate and supportive botanicals. These actives work together to help improve surface texture, provide antioxidant protection and maintain hydration without a heavy residue.

• Vitamin C blend (BV-OSC + ethyl ascorbic acid) for brightness and texture support.
• Sodium hyaluronate to attract and hold moisture at the skin’s surface.
• Aloe vera and lavender oil to soothe and hydrate.
• Cucumber and ginseng extracts to nourish and energize complexion.

Can I use this with other treatments and what precautions should I take?

Do not combine with topical prescriptions or use on actively acne-erupted or highly sensitive skin. Because the formula contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), sun sensitivity can increase; apply daily sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using the product and for a week after.

• Not recommended with topical prescription medications.
• Avoid use on broken or inflamed skin.
• Wear SPF during daytime use and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
• If product enters eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.

Who is this for? This Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum suits someone seeking a lightweight, nighttime antioxidant treatment to address dullness, uneven tone and early signs of aging, while preferring a fast-absorbing formula. It’s ideal for people with normal, combination, oily or dry skin who are not currently using prescription topical acne treatments and who can follow sun-protection guidance. If you have very sensitive or acne-erupted skin, consult a dermatologist before use.

Ingredients

Propylene Glycol, Aqua (Water, Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hexylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Silver Citrate, Zeolite, Sodium Benzoate