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C+ Collagen Brighten & Firm Vitamin C Serum

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

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Details & care

What it is: A serum that revs up tired looking skin for an immediately radiant complexion.

What it does: This new energy-generating serum combines vitamin C with Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare's proprietary energy complex that features CoQ10, a superoxide dismutase, carnitine and niacinamide to recharge skin. It maximizes the power of vitamin C to help build collagen and brighten your complexion, and, over long-term, improves skin firmness and banishes the look of dark spots.

How to use: Massage 1-2 pumps onto a clean, dry face, neck and décolletage once daily. Follow with a moisturizer.

  • 1 oz.
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #5298135
  • Core Product ID 33333538XL

Ingredients

Water, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycereth-7 Triacetate, Lactic Acid, SD Alcohol 40-B, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Collagen Amino Acids, Superoxide Dismutase, Glycine, Carnitine HCl, Ubiquinone, Hexylresorcinol, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Isoquercetin, Mandelic Acid, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Phytic Acid, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 80, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Colorant.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Nationally recognized dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross blends cutting-edge scientific data, medical technology and a meticulously chosen combination of potent ingredients to create an innovative skin care line that's also non-irritating and cruelty-free. Originally formulated to meet the needs of his own patients, the products leave skin feeling naturally refreshed and looking radiant.

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Most helpful positive review

May 16, 2019

Elixer Amazing results

I went to my hair stylist yesterday May 15th 2019. I had not seen her in 3 months. I started using Dr. Dennis C collagen Brighten Serum serum in February. So now, 2.5 months after my last appointment with her, she said your skin looks beautiful. She meant it. I have been noticing how much this serum has done for me. My skin feels wonderful to the touch. The appearance of my skin is younger and fresher. Just a note on how I use it and what I use it with. I apply the serum each morning on my face neck and decolletage. Just a few days ago started using Dr. Dennis Ferulic Acid Retinol face serum in conjunction with the Vitamin C serum. I apply a moisturizer after applying the serum. I happen to use organic avocado oil as a moisturizer. A little on my palms and then pat it on where I applied the serum. Just saying this product is amazing. I only use Dr. Dennis Serums. For my eyes I use Dr. Dennis Triple Correction Ferulic Acid and Retinol eye serum. I am so happy with this product line. I have to give special thanks to the brilliant packaging of the Vitamin C Serum. It is designed to keep air out of the product and is in a dark bottle. Vitamin C is fragile to light and air. Vitamin C serum also needs to be stored at a moderately cool temperature as well. I started putting mine in the refrigerator although the serum was still fine after 2.5 months. I just want to be double safe with this elixir.
downtothree
5found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

May 19, 2018Incentivized review

Horrible Product

I have used Dr. Gross' line for over 10 years. I'm a skincare junkie-I've tried most lines out there-but have always come back to Dr. Gross. This Vitamin C Serum is horrible, at least for me. It leaves my face tacky every time I use it. I thought it might be because I was using too much product (1 full pump) so I cut back to 1/4-1/3 pump and used it sparingly on my face. It was still tacky!! I experimented various ways to put it on. I'd put it on & wait a few minutes then put on my Dr. Gross moisturizer, & when that didn't work I tried waiting 30 minutes to put on my moisturizer. Regardless, whenever I used this Vitamin C my face was so sticky that I would have to literally peel my face off of my silk pillowcase each morning. My Dr. Gross rep told me several of her clients had the same problem with this product, whether they used it at night or in the morning and then tried to apply make-up.
Tamsin00
11found this helpful

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May 19, 2018Incentivized review

Horrible Product

I have used Dr. Gross' line for over 10 years. I'm a skincare junkie-I've tried most lines out there-but have always come back to Dr. Gross. This Vitamin C Serum is horrible, at least for me. It leaves my face tacky every time I use it. I thought it might be because I was using too much product (1 full pump) so I cut back to 1/4-1/3 pump and used it sparingly on my face. It was still tacky!! I experimented various ways to put it on. I'd put it on & wait a few minutes then put on my Dr. Gross moisturizer, & when that didn't work I tried waiting 30 minutes to put on my moisturizer. Regardless, whenever I used this Vitamin C my face was so sticky that I would have to literally peel my face off of my silk pillowcase each morning. My Dr. Gross rep told me several of her clients had the same problem with this product, whether they used it at night or in the morning and then tried to apply make-up.
Tamsin00
11found this helpful
May 16, 2019

Elixer Amazing results

I went to my hair stylist yesterday May 15th 2019. I had not seen her in 3 months. I started using Dr. Dennis C collagen Brighten Serum serum in February. So now, 2.5 months after my last appointment with her, she said your skin looks beautiful. She meant it. I have been noticing how much this serum has done for me. My skin feels wonderful to the touch. The appearance of my skin is younger and fresher. Just a note on how I use it and what I use it with. I apply the serum each morning on my face neck and decolletage. Just a few days ago started using Dr. Dennis Ferulic Acid Retinol face serum in conjunction with the Vitamin C serum. I apply a moisturizer after applying the serum. I happen to use organic avocado oil as a moisturizer. A little on my palms and then pat it on where I applied the serum. Just saying this product is amazing. I only use Dr. Dennis Serums. For my eyes I use Dr. Dennis Triple Correction Ferulic Acid and Retinol eye serum. I am so happy with this product line. I have to give special thanks to the brilliant packaging of the Vitamin C Serum. It is designed to keep air out of the product and is in a dark bottle. Vitamin C is fragile to light and air. Vitamin C serum also needs to be stored at a moderately cool temperature as well. I started putting mine in the refrigerator although the serum was still fine after 2.5 months. I just want to be double safe with this elixir.
downtothree
5found this helpful
July 14, 2020Incentivized review

lame packaging

I haven’t used it yet, but definitely disappointed in the packaging. Plastic feels cheap and the pump up takes up half the space.
SeeDub
3found this helpful
Aug 22, 2017Incentivized review

Seeing Results

I have used this product for almost a week now and I see an improvement in the brightness of my skin tone. The smell and the serum is easy to apply.
Sue728
3found this helpful
Oct 1, 2021

Major allergic reaction

I used this serum for awhile and had to stop because it completely dried out my skin. I tried it again the other day because I felt like my skin needed a boost. I woke up and my eyes were completely swollen shut. It's taken two days for the swelling to go down. I have relatively sensitive skin, but have never had a reaction like this before. It was terrible!
BethAK
2found this helpful
Sept 16, 2017Incentivized review

Great Vitamin C + Collagen Serum

I've only been using this serum for several weeks, but I can already see a difference in my skin, which looks brighter and firmer.
dzinn
1found this helpful