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Augustinus Bader

The Vitamin C Serum

The Vitamin C Serum

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Rapid brightening without irritation – this lightweight serum evens, protects, and renews skin with gentle Vitamin C and Advanced TFC8®.

Size: 30ml
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Key Benefits

  • Clinically proven to deliver superior brightening results*
  • Rapidly reduces visible dark spots, dullness, and uneven tone
  • Gentle and non-irritating, even for sensitive skin
  • Helps defend against visible damage caused by UVA and pollution**
  • Firms and visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles

* In-vitro evaluation on Normal Human Epidermal Melanocytes, assessing the impact of Ascorbyl Glucoside and Ergothioneine on intracellular melanin accumulation following UVA irradiation.

** In-vitro study on Reconstructed Human Epidermis to assess The Vitamin C Serum’s protective effect against oxidative stress from UVA rays and pollution, via reactive oxygen species measurement.

Proven Results

  • 90% said skin looks visibly brighter
  • 97% felt skin texture was softer and smoother
  • 100% experienced no visible redness or irritation
  • 88% noticed a visible reduction in dark spots and pigmentation

Study details

*In an 8-week, and **4-week Clinical Trial of 31 m/f, ages 35-70, all with dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and dull skin, 50% with self-perceived sensitive skin; assessed by instrumental and expert graders.

***In an 8-week and ****4-week Consumer Perception Study of 109 m/f, ages 18-70, 50% with self-perceived sensitive skin.

Ideal For

  • Dull, uneven, or sun-damaged skin
  • Daily antioxidant defense targeting dark spots and uneven tone

How to Apply

Apply morning and evening on clean, dry skin.

  1. Dispense 2 pumps into hands
  2. In upward sweeping motions, smooth over the face, neck and décolleté until fully absorbed
  3. Follow with your AB skincare routine 

Ingredients

  • Advanced TFC8® – supports skin cell communication for accelerated, visible renewal
  • Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside) – gently brightens, evens, and protects
  • Ergothioneine – defends against oxidative stress, evens tone, smooths texture
  • Algae Evening Complex – reduces dark spots, evens tone, minimizes redness
  • Non-comedogenic. Vegan formula. Free from common irritants, including fragrance, parabens, sulfates, and mineral oils.

All Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cellulose, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Ergothioneine, Maltodextrin, Trehalose, Xanthophylls, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose Stearate, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Cyclodextrin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Arginine, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-195, Oligopeptide-196, Oligopeptide-197, Oligopeptide-198, Oligopeptide-199, Oligopeptide-6.

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THE AUGUSTINUS BADER APPROACH

Extraordinary care.
Grounded in science.

A skincare philosophy shaped by Professor Augustinus Bader’s decades of research, with purposeful formulas at its heart.

01 / RESEARCH

A scientific foundation

More than 35 years of research in regenerative medicine inform the brand’s approach to skin and hair care.

02 / FORMULATION

Patented TFC™ technologies

TFC8® and Advanced TFC8® combine carefully selected ingredients in the brand’s signature approach to visible skin renewal.

03 / EVIDENCE

Results with context

Clinical and consumer testing help evaluate formula performance. Explore the product’s own results and study details above.

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