HERBIVORE Nova Vitamin C Brightening Serum, 15% THD + Turmeric, 30 mL Oil-Soluble Vegan

HERBIVORE Nova is a plant-based brightening serum that uses 15% THD vitamin C and turmeric to visibly even skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

This lightweight, oil-soluble formula blends a clinical-strength derivative of vitamin C (THD) with golden turmeric root to boost radiance while remaining gentle on sensitive skin. Designed for daily use, the serum helps create a more uniform complexion and a luminous finish without the stickiness of many water-based vitamin C products. The 30 mL pump is travel-friendly and packaged with sustainable materials consistent with Herbivore’s cruelty-free mission.

How quickly will I see improvements in skin tone?

Most users notice an immediate brightening effect right after application, with more visible reductions in hyperpigmentation appearing over days to weeks. Regular, consistent use yields the best cumulative results.

• Immediate glow after first use
• Noticeable brightening within 7 days for many users
• Continued improvement with nightly or morning use

What makes THD vitamin C different from regular vitamin C serums?

THD (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) is an oil-soluble, stable derivative of vitamin C that penetrates more readily into lipid-rich layers, offering targeted brightening without the instability of ascorbic acid in water-based formulas. This stability reduces oxidation and helps preserve potency over time.

• Oil-soluble for deeper skin absorption
• More stable than traditional water-based vitamin C
• Formulated to limit irritation while delivering brightening benefits

How should I add Nova to my skincare routine?

Apply 1–2 pumps to cleansed skin before moisturizer and after toner. For added skin-tone benefits, follow with 2–3 drops of a facial oil before sunscreen in the morning or before heavier moisturizers at night.

• Use on clean skin, morning or night
• Layer moisturizer or facial oil as the final step
• Always finish with SPF during daytime use

Is this serum suitable for sensitive skin?

The formula balances clinical-strength actives with gentle plant extracts like turmeric to minimize irritation. Those with extremely reactive skin should patch-test first, but many people with sensitive skin can tolerate this oil-soluble vitamin C more easily than traditional vitamin C serums.

• Gentle, plant-forward base that supports tolerance
• Oil-soluble delivery reduces typical water-based irritation
• Patch test advised for very reactive skin types

Who is this for: Nova is designed for anyone aiming to even skin tone, fade post-acne marks or sun-related dark spots, and add a reliable brightening step to their routine. It suits people seeking a vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably minded option that combines a potent vitamin C derivative with botanical turmeric for daily radiance support.

Ingredients

Aqua/water/eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Juice, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid