It's more about the slow and steady brightness you'll get from using it consistently! Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer More to know Types of vitamin C: 23% L-ascorbic acid, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid Other key ingredients: panthenol, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, squalane, vitamin E, glutathione, niacinamide, licorice root, acetyl glucosamine Fragrance-free: yes Best for Sensitive Skin: Arencia Vitamin C Booster Shot Serum Why it's worth it: The brand might still be catching on in the US (some products made a quiet, under-the-radar debut at Sephora), but in Korea, Arencia is well-known for sensitive-skin-friendly formulas
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