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The best vitamin C serums for brighter, more even-looking skin

From cult classics to gentle formulas for sensitive skin, these are the vitamin C serums worth knowing about.

Philippa TonkinPhilippa Tonkin
August 25, 2026 - 3:04PM
Glamour Australia
Image credit: Getty Images Glamour Australia may receive advertising or affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Vitamin C might not be the first product that comes to mind when you think about your essential skincare steps. Retinol and sunscreen tend to dominate the conversation, but this antioxidant deserves a place in your routine, too. It's best known for helping brighten dull-looking skin, support a more even-looking tone and defend against everyday environmental stressors. The tricky part is finding a formula that actually works for your skin. Anyone who's dealt with a tacky finish or a serum pilling under makeup knows the frustration. To make it easier, we asked our beauty team and product-obsessed contributors which formulas they genuinely rate, then cross-referenced ingredients, customer feedback and the products getting the most attention online. Whether you're after a high-performance classic or a gentle entry point, here's your guide to the best vitamin C serums to shop at Myer. Glamour editor favourites Best for oily skin: Kora Organics Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum 30ml, $106 Best for sensitive skin: The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum, $24 Best for dull skin: Medicube Deep Vita C Ampoule, $70 Best for dark spots: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule, $41 The best vitamin C serums, according Glamour editors

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Vitamin C might not be the first product that comes to mind when you think about your essential skincare steps. Retinol and sunscreen tend to dominate the conversation, but this antioxidant deserves a place in your routine, too.

It's best known for helping brighten dull-looking skin, support a more even-looking tone and defend against everyday environmental stressors. The tricky part is finding a formula that actually works for your skin. Anyone who's dealt with a tacky finish or a serum pilling under makeup knows the frustration.

To make it easier, we asked our beauty team and product-obsessed contributors which formulas they genuinely rate, then cross-referenced ingredients, customer feedback and the products getting the most attention online. Whether you're after a high-performance classic or a gentle entry point, here's your guide to the best vitamin C serums to shop at Myer.

Glamour editor favourites

The best vitamin C serums, according Glamour editors

The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum The Ordinary is one of our go-to brands for affordable, considered skincare, and this serum is no exception. It combines eight antioxidant technologies, including vitamin C, ginseng and EGCG, to help smooth the look of skin, support radiance and defend against environmental stressors. The water-based formula works morning or night, so it's easy to slot into an existing routine, and it's a good pick if you prefer something that layers neatly under moisturiser and makeup. Best for: Dull skin | Size: 30ml | Key ingredients: Ascorbyl glucoside, ginseng extract, EGCG | Skin type: All skin types Editor experience: “This water-based serum applies easily and sits incredibly well under both skincare and make-up. Designed to target the appearance of dullness and signs of ageing, I like that the product also works to combat environmental stressors such as pollution. Given my skin is often quite sensitive, it's a relief to have found a vitamin C product that doesn't disrupt my skin barrier.” —Angelica Xidias, Shopping Director Shop now for $24

The Ordinary

Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum

The Ordinary is one of our go-to brands for affordable, considered skincare, and this serum is no exception. It combines eight antioxidant technologies, including vitamin C, ginseng and EGCG, to help smooth the look of skin, support radiance and defend against environmental stressors.

The water-based formula works morning or night, so it's easy to slot into an existing routine, and it's a good pick if you prefer something that layers neatly under moisturiser and makeup.

Best for: Dull skin | Size: 30ml | Key ingredients: Ascorbyl glucoside, ginseng extract, EGCG | Skin type: All skin types

Editor experience: “This water-based serum applies easily and sits incredibly well under both skincare and make-up. Designed to target the appearance of dullness and signs of ageing, I like that the product also works to combat environmental stressors such as pollution. Given my skin is often quite sensitive, it's a relief to have found a vitamin C product that doesn't disrupt my skin barrier.” —Angelica Xidias, Shopping Director

Shop now for $24

Cosrx The Vitamin C 13 Serum Cosrx was one of the first K-beauty brands I remember hearing about, and I’ve tried several of its products since. I haven’t personally tested this serum, so I can’t speak to its texture or results, but I can vouch for the brand’s wider range. This formula was designed as a gentler daily alternative to COSRX’s Vitamin C 23 serum. With 13% pure vitamin C alongside tocotrienol, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin and glutathione, it’s designed to help brighten the look of skin and improve the appearance of dark spots, uneven skin tone and post-acne marks over time. Best for: Dark spots Size: 20ml | Key ingredients: Ascorbic acid, tocotrienol, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, glutathione | Skin type: All skin types Shop now for $39

Cosrx

The Vitamin C 13 Serum

Cosrx was one of the first K-beauty brands I remember hearing about, and I’ve tried several of its products since. I haven’t personally tested this serum, so I can’t speak to its texture or results, but I can vouch for the brand’s wider range.

This formula was designed as a gentler daily alternative to COSRX’s Vitamin C 23 serum. With 13% pure vitamin C alongside tocotrienol, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin and glutathione, it’s designed to help brighten the look of skin and improve the appearance of dark spots, uneven skin tone and post-acne marks over time.

Best for: Dark spots Size: 20ml | Key ingredients: Ascorbic acid, tocotrienol, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, glutathione | Skin type: All skin types

Shop now for $39

Aesop Lucent Facial Concentrate Serum Lighter than a traditional serum, this is a good entry point if you don't love a sticky or overly rich texture. I first heard about it from my sister, who unknowingly turned up to the product's launch at an Aesop store years ago. She and her friends were gifted the product and have raved about it ever since. The formula contains a vitamin C derivative, niacinamide, to help support a more even-looking skin tone, and sodium carrageenan for hydration. Its near-water-like texture is especially appealing if you prefer skincare that sinks in quickly. Best for: Beginners | Size: 60ml | Key ingredients: Rose petal, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), niacinamide (vitamin B3) | Skin type: Most skin types Customer experience: “Sinks in quickly, leaves a smooth, calm finish, and plays well under moisturiser without any pilling,” writes one five-star review. Read more reviews here. Shop now for $177

Aesop

Lucent Facial Concentrate Serum

Lighter than a traditional serum, this is a good entry point if you don't love a sticky or overly rich texture. I first heard about it from my sister, who unknowingly turned up to the product's launch at an Aesop store years ago. She and her friends were gifted the product and have raved about it ever since.

The formula contains a vitamin C derivative, niacinamide, to help support a more even-looking skin tone, and sodium carrageenan for hydration. Its near-water-like texture is especially appealing if you prefer skincare that sinks in quickly.

Best for: Beginners | Size: 60ml | Key ingredients: Rose petal, sodium ascorbyl phosphate (vitamin C), niacinamide (vitamin B3) | Skin type: Most skin types

Customer experience: “Sinks in quickly, leaves a smooth, calm finish, and plays well under moisturiser without any pilling,” writes one five-star review. Read more reviews here.

Shop now for $177

Kora Organics Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum There are dozens of celebrity beauty brands on the market now, but Kora Organics, founded by Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, was one of the earlier names to make the leap into skincare. Since launching in 2009, it's become a fixture in bathroom cabinets worldwide. This serum combines Kakadu plum, acerola cherry and ascorbyl glucoside with a hit of hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated. The standout is the finish. It feels comfortable and leaves less of an oily residue than some richer vitamin C formulas, making it a particularly good option for oily or combination skin. Best for: Oily skin | Size: 30ml | Key ingredients: Kakadu Plum, Acerola Cherry and Ascorbyl Glucoside | Skin type: All skin types Editor experience:

Kora Organics

Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum

There are dozens of celebrity beauty brands on the market now, but Kora Organics, founded by Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, was one of the earlier names to make the leap into skincare. Since launching in 2009, it's become a fixture in bathroom cabinets worldwide.

This serum combines Kakadu plum, acerola cherry and ascorbyl glucoside with a hit of hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated. The standout is the finish. It feels comfortable and leaves less of an oily residue than some richer vitamin C formulas, making it a particularly good option for oily or combination skin.

Best for: Oily skin | Size: 30ml | Key ingredients: Kakadu Plum, Acerola Cherry and Ascorbyl Glucoside | Skin type: All skin types

Editor experience: "I love the feel of this serum on my skin, it doesn't have an oily finish (important for anyone with oily/combination skin!) I have definitely noticed fast results; my skin is so much smoother and brighter since incorporating it into my daily routine." —Carla Traplin, Multimedia content editor

Shop now for $106

Medicube Deep Vita C Ampoule If you've spent any time online in the past couple of years, you've probably come across K-beauty favourite Medicube. The Deep Vita C Ampoule comes in three 10ml bottles, designed to limit oxidation and keep the formula fresh for longer. It combines ascorbic acid with niacinamide derivatives, panthenol and glutathione. The formula is designed to brighten dull-looking skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots and post-acne marks, even out skin tone and support a firmer-looking complexion. Best for: Dull skin | Size: 3 x 10ml | Key ingredients: Ascorbic acid, niacinamide derivatives, panthenol, and glutathione | Skin type: Dry, normal, combination Shop now for $70

Medicube

Deep Vita C Ampoule

If you've spent any time online in the past couple of years, you've probably come across K-beauty favourite Medicube. The Deep Vita C Ampoule comes in three 10ml bottles, designed to limit oxidation and keep the formula fresh for longer.

It combines ascorbic acid with niacinamide derivatives, panthenol and glutathione. The formula is designed to brighten dull-looking skin, reduce the appearance of dark spots and post-acne marks, even out skin tone and support a firmer-looking complexion.

Best for: Dull skin | Size: 3 x 10ml | Key ingredients: Ascorbic acid, niacinamide derivatives, panthenol, and glutathione | Skin type: Dry, normal, combination

Shop now for $70

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule A popular K-beauty choice, this lightweight, fast-absorbing ampoule is a strong option if dark spots or uneven skin tone are your main concern and you'd rather skip a greasy serum. The formula is made with 77% centella asiatica extract, 4% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid. Together with the vitamin C derivative, these ingredients are designed to improve the appearance of uneven tone while keeping the texture light and comfortable. Best for: Dark spots | Size: 100ml | Key ingredients: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, niacinamide and tranexamic acid | Skin type: Dry, combination Shop now from $21

Skin1004

Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule

A popular K-beauty choice, this lightweight, fast-absorbing ampoule is a strong option if dark spots or uneven skin tone are your main concern and you'd rather skip a greasy serum. The formula is made with 77% centella asiatica extract, 4% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid. Together with the vitamin C derivative, these ingredients are designed to improve the appearance of uneven tone while keeping the texture light and comfortable.

Best for: Dark spots | Size: 100ml | Key ingredients: 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside, niacinamide and tranexamic acid | Skin type: Dry, combination

Shop now from $21

Torriden Vita C Brightening Ampoule If you're into K-beauty, you may already know Torriden for its hydration-led formulas. This lightweight ampoule combines pure vitamin C with stable vitamin C derivatives, niacinamide, a seaweed complex, panthenol and allantoin. It's designed to brighten the skin, soften the look of dark spots and smooth uneven texture, all without a heavy finish. Best for: Beginners | Size: 30ml | Key ingredients: 5D vitamin C complex, niacinamide, seaweed complex | Skin type: Sensitive Shop now for $39

Torriden

Vita C Brightening Ampoule

If you're into K-beauty, you may already know Torriden for its hydration-led formulas. This lightweight ampoule combines pure vitamin C with stable vitamin C derivatives, niacinamide, a seaweed complex, panthenol and allantoin. It's designed to brighten the skin, soften the look of dark spots and smooth uneven texture, all without a heavy finish.

Best for: Beginners | Size: 30ml | Key ingredients: 5D vitamin C complex, niacinamide, seaweed complex | Skin type: Sensitive

Shop now for $39