Murad Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Face Serum, 1 fl oz — Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C & Glycolic Acid for Even Tone and Radiance

Murad Vita-C Glycolic Serum is a daily brightening face serum that combines gold‑stabilized vitamin C with glycolic acid to improve skin tone and surface texture.

This lightweight serum mixes a stabilized form of vitamin C with exfoliating glycolic acid and illuminating botanicals to help make skin look more even and luminous. Designed for everyday use, it aims to brighten dullness, soften the appearance of uneven tone, and prep the skin so antioxidant benefits penetrate more effectively. The formula is free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates and is suitable across most skin types when used as directed.

How does this serum brighten and illuminate skin?

The serum uses gold‑stabilized vitamin C to deliver antioxidant activity while Phyto‑Luminescent Extract helps scatter light at the skin surface for a visibly brighter effect. Glycolic acid gently sloughs away dead surface cells so active ingredients reach fresher skin and produce a more uniform appearance.

• Gold‑stabilized vitamin C provides enhanced potency and stability.
• Phyto‑Luminescent Extract improves light reflection for radiance.
• Glycolic acid exfoliates to reveal smoother, more even skin.

Will my skin tolerate vitamin C and glycolic acid every day?

Many users incorporate this serum into a daily routine, but tolerance varies by individual. Start with every other day if you have sensitive skin and increase frequency as your skin adapts; always follow with sunscreen in the morning because exfoliation can increase sun sensitivity.

• Begin with small amounts to assess tolerance.
• Use sunscreen during daytime use to protect freshly exposed skin.
• Pair with hydrating moisturizer to reduce potential dryness.

How should I apply the Vita‑C Glycolic Serum for best results?

Apply sparingly to cleansed skin on the face, neck and chest, then follow with a moisturizer or sunscreen. For optimal delivery, use after cleansing and before heavier creams; layering with Murad Vita‑C Eye treatments can address dark circles and brighten the eye area.

• Massage a few drops onto clean face, neck and chest.
• Use morning and/or evening depending on skin tolerance.
• Follow with moisturizer; apply SPF each morning.

What kind of results and timeline can I expect?

Visible improvements in surface texture and luminosity can appear within a few weeks, while more pronounced reductions in uneven tone often require consistent use over several weeks to months. Results depend on individual skin condition, routine consistency and sun protection habits.

• Short term: fresher, brighter-looking skin as surface cells renew.
• Medium term: improved tone and reduced dullness with regular use.
• Long term: continued antioxidant protection supports overall skin appearance.

Who this is for: Murad Vita‑C Glycolic Serum fits people seeking a daily brightening treatment that combines a stabilized vitamin C with gentle chemical exfoliation. It’s appropriate for those wanting to reduce dullness, even skin tone and enhance radiance while following sunscreen protection. If you have very reactive skin, patch test first and introduce slowly; for best outcomes, pair this serum with hydration and sun protection in your routine.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C13-16 Isopara¬n, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Oleyl Alcohol, Silica, Hexylresorcinol, Polysilicone-11, Triheptanoin, Polyisobutene, Marrubium Vulgare Meristem Cell Culture, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Surfactin, Xymenynic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, t-Butyl Alcohol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Gold, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)