I personally prefer a more elaborate skincare routine at night than in the morning. As someone who wears makeup regularly, fewer steps in the morning help me get through my routine faster, avoiding any product pilling or that dreaded greasy feeling later in the day. I’ve tried plenty of Vitamin C serums—like Rhoto Melano, Drunk Elephant and Tatcha—but never really saw the transformative results vitamin C is so often praised for. However, after introducing dermalogica’s biolumin-c serum into my routine, I began to see a notable improvement.

From the first use, I noticed a visible difference in my skin’s plumpness and brightness. Since then, I’ve been using it every 2-3 nights to gradually introduce it into my routine, and the results have only gotten better. What I love most is how incredibly hydrating this serum feels—it’s not oily at all, sinking in quickly and behaving more like a hydrating serum than a typical vitamin C formula.

These days, I’ve also become more aware of the impact of UV damage, especially from sitting in a well-lit office in front of my laptop all day—and sometimes late into the night. Knowing that my skincare routine is helping combat these effects makes me feel more at ease and satisfied with the products I’m using. Yes, it can feel a bit overwhelming to constantly think about premature ageing and maintaining youthful skin, but doing what we can with accessible options like a serum doesn’t seem so bad, especially in today’s world.

Additionally, even if you already have a daytime vitamin C you love, this serum is still worth adding to your nighttime routine. It works behind the scenes while you sleep, maintaining a supply of antioxidants that your skin can tap into during the day. Pairing this with a morning vitamin C will only boost those benefits, giving your skin maximum protection and radiance.

In fact, I have also been using the dermalogica biolumin-c gel moisturiser as recommended by my facialist at Skintopia and I am loving the vitamin C buzz that I am on lately.