Ursa Major Vitamin C Serum Brighten Up — 1 oz Lightweight, Stabilized Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide for Even Tone & Hydration

Brighten Up is Ursa Major’s natural Vitamin C serum that hydrates, evens skin tone, and helps skin look smoother and more radiant without synthetic additives.

This concentrated, featherweight serum blends a stable form of Vitamin C with botanical extracts to address dullness, uneven tone, and loss of bounce. The formula uses ascorbic acid polypeptide—a water-soluble Vitamin C derivative designed for longer-lasting potency and gentler absorption—paired with soothing and protective plant actives. It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, and other common irritants, so it layers easily under moisturizers and works well in most daily routines.

How does this Vitamin C serum improve dull, uneven skin?

The serum targets surface dullness and discoloration with a stabilized Vitamin C derivative that brightens over time and supports a more even-looking complexion. Soothing botanicals and hydrating oils reduce the appearance of dryness that can make skin look lifeless.

• Ascorbic acid polypeptide for sustained brightening action
• Edelweiss extract to help shield skin from oxidative stress
• Rose hip oil for nourishing hydration and texture smoothing
• Aspen bark extract to calm and balance skin tone

What kind of texture and scent should I expect when using it?

Brighten Up has a lightweight, fast-absorbing texture that layers under creams and sunscreens without feeling sticky. The scent is fresh and citrusy from natural ingredients, not synthetic fragrances, offering a clean, uplifting application experience.

• Featherweight serum that absorbs quickly
• Fresh-squeezed citrus aroma from natural botanicals
• No synthetic fragrance, dyes, or heavy oils
• Suitable for both morning and evening routines

Is this formula safe for sensitive or reactive skin?

The product uses a gentler, water-soluble Vitamin C derivative that retains efficacy while reducing irritation risk compared with some pure L-ascorbic acid serums. It also excludes common sensitizers like parabens, PEGs, sulfates, silicones, and synthetic fragrances.

• Ascorbic acid polypeptide is formulated for improved skin tolerance
• Fragrance-free and free from known irritants
• Vegan and cruelty-free formulation
• Patch-test recommended for very reactive skin types

How should I add this serum into my daily skincare routine?

Apply a few drops to cleansed skin, allow it to absorb, then follow with moisturizer and sunscreen during the day. You can use it solo for a lightweight corrective boost or layer it beneath richer treatments for added hydration and protection.

• Use after cleansing and any water-based treatments
• Apply before moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning
• Compatible with most serums and creams—avoid mixing with unstable actives without guidance
• Small amount covers face and neck; one ounce provides multiple weeks of use

Who is this for: Brighten Up is designed for people seeking a clean, plant-forward Vitamin C serum that brightens and hydrates without harsh additives. It’s a strong pick for those with dull or uneven-toned skin, anyone wanting a gentler alternative to pure L-ascorbic acid, and users who prefer vegan, cruelty-free, and fragrance-free skincare options. If you have extremely reactive skin, perform a patch test or consult a skincare professional before regular use.

Ingredients

Full list of ingredients (* denotes organic): helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, glycerin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, populus tremuloides bark extract, ascorbyl glucoside, coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter*, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder*, rosa canina seed extract*, leontopodium alpinum meristem cell culture, hydrogenated lecithin, rosa damascena flower oil*, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil*, rosmarinus ocinalis (rosemary) leaf extract*, bisabolol*, sodium anisate, glyceryl caprylate, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, arginine