The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Intense Moisturiser / Vitamin C Eye Glow Serum

 

I have written about the Vitamin C range before, and if you scroll down to around January 2024 you’ll see my review of this range. However, I always like to refresh my reviews especially during different seasons, especially when ingredients can play their part depending on environmental factors such as the sun. 

The Vitamin C range is my absolute must have if I’ve been travelling, been out in the sun and noticed that my skin needs a boost, an injection of glow especially as air conditioning has left it looking drier and duller than normal, and due to the fact I’ve recently suffered with Covid!

Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser 50ml RRP £22

Ideal for dry, dehydrated skin that suffers with age spots, pigmentation, the ‘Intense’ version of the Vitamin C Moisturiser, has a thicker consistency than the other creams. It’s ideal if you have been out in the sun, suffering with dullness and uneven skin tone. Often being in the sun can trigger pigmentation and the role this cream plays is to brighten and even out the skin tone.

You only need a small amount massaged into the face and neck. It sinks in immediately and whilst leaves skin looking radiant (see below), it doesn’t leave it feeling greasy. 

Ingredients include:-

• Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter) - acts as an emollient so is very nourishing, soothes skin irritation, gives skin a natural glow. 
• 3-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid - this active is a powerful antioxidant that intensely brightens the skin. It also boosts collagen and makes skin look more plump and youthful. 
• Squalane - non pore clogging, gives skin a boost of hydration whilst also acting as an anti-inflammatory so helps reduce acne, eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions.
• Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba) Seed Oil - smoothes skin, prevents flakiness and so ideal if you have been out in the sun. It also improves skin elasticity so skin looks firmer and can help reduce the effects of sunburn and chapped, dry tight skin. 
• Citric Acid - renews skin cells, acts as a gentle exfoliator so eradicates blocked pores, reduces bacteria and fights skin infections. 
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder - calming and soothing, helps with redness and ideal again if you have been out in the sun. 
• Palmaria Palmata Extract - otherwise known as sea lettuce flakes derived from seaweed, this is ideal for sensitive and irritated skin types. It contains many essential fatty acids that offer natural protection from free radicals and environmental aggressors such as the sun and pollution. 

Vitamin C Eye Glow Serum 10ml £18

You only need a small amount, literally a single drop patted underneath each eye to see the immediate effects of this brightening eye serum. 

It’s ideal if you suffer with dark circles, puffiness whether caused by sleepless nights, poor sinuses, ill health or if you are just prone to tired looking eyes. 

I have applied too much in this photo (I actually used the product on both eyes), but you can see it gives immediate luminosity. It gives 12 hour hydration, contains the all important Vitamin C for skin radiance and is suitable for sensitive eyes and those who wear contact lenses. 

The other key ingredients include:-

• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - contains Vitamin E that really helps brighten dark circles and dark spots. 
• Bakuchiol - has excellent anti-aging benefits that help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps eliminate puffiness so ideal if you suffer from sinus or sleeping issues. 
• Caffiene - stimulating, this ingredient helps tighten the eyes reducing wrinkles and swelling by constricting blood vessels. 
• Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract - aka Camu Camu Fruit, that helps reduce inflammation and contains potent amounts of Vitamin C, so helps to brighten the under eye area. 
• Sodium Hyaluronate - a humectant so attracts moisture to the area, skin is left hydrated and moisturised.

Both products are vegan, and use nearly 100% natural origin. You can purchase from The Body Shop nationwide stores or online by clicking the link HERE