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Elise Tabin

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Vitamin C deserves a place in every skincare routine.

CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

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Ahead, read my full review.

The Feel: Lightweight and Hydrating

The serum is extremely lightweight and feels deeply moisturizing.

It absorbed right into my skin with little effort.

Amazon CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

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I also layered makeup over the serum, and it never piled.

The formula also contains three essentialceramidesthat strengthen the skin’s barrier, plushyaluronic acidandvitamin B5for a hydrating effect.

But around day ten or so, I started to see a lit-from-within glowbeforeapplying my skincare and any makeup.

texture shot of cerave vitamin c serum

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Naturally, I whipped a compact mirror out mid-lunch to inspect my complexion.

I could see more of a change when I compared the before and after photos I took.

It usually retails for around $30 for a one-ounce tube, which is fairly affordable in my eyes.

before and after photos of byrdie writer elise tabin wearing cerave vitamin c serum

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On average, the vitamin C serums I purchase regularly are well over $50.

The benefits of this serum, of course, justify the price point.

It helped boost my skin’s radiance, moisture levels, and softness.