FIRST AID BEAUTY Vitamin C Brightening Serum - 1.7 fl oz - Ulta Beauty

Buyers beware, product may cause severe allergic reaction! My skin is not sensitive usually but this product caused my face to swell to the point where my eyes were swelled shut. It took several days for the swelling to go down and left my skin barrier damaged and painful.

I have tried other vitamin c serums and thought they worked. I was wrong. This is hands down the best. My skin texture and tone has changed so dramatically in the last 1.5 weeks that I have used this. I will definitely be back for more!

Had a really bad allergic reaction to this product

Received as a sample and suffered a skin reaction 24 hours later. Itchy red skin and swollen eyes similar to other reactions in the section.

This product is in what would seem likr a good dispenser - it is dark so the vitamin c cannot be deactivated by light and the pump seems more controlled than traditional oil droppers. However, some pumps I get onlt a yellow oil solution dispensed and sometimes there's also some white, different solution that comes out. I suspect the white is either an activator or the vitamin C to be mixed in? Either way, its defective and i would not buy again.

I normally use the mad hippie vitamin c but bought this one as part of a bundle. Unfortunately my skin had a terrible allergic reaction to it similar to the other reviews and I had to throw it away. It started as redness and then had pustular bumps and is now extremely dry while it’s healing. I feel like it’s worth mentioning that I have never had a reaction like this and my skin is not normally sensitive to products.

I ended up in the emergency room due to this product. I initially wasn’t aware it was this. But my eyes swelled up and I had bumps all over face and neck with intense burning. I was told not to apply any skincare for a few days and given steroids to counter the reaction. After my face cleared up I used it again, not knowing it was the cause and the same thing happened. I discontinued using and again my face cleared up. Then I tried to use just a tiny drop mixed in with my moisturizer, and yet again had a reaction around my eyes nose and mouth, not as severe as the other times. My skin is never sensitive to serums/chemical exfoliants so I know that’s not the issue. I’ve also used vitamin c serums religiously for the past few years. It’s definitely this product

Same day after using it, my whole face is itchy and my eyes were swollen and super big and red. I can't even go to work for 2 days because still swollen. Not gonna use it again.

Please be careful when using this product as it can cause a red face, white acne, and puffy eyes. I initially thought my pollen allergy was severe and causing this reaction. However, it turned out to be a bad reaction to the product. It will take a few days to calm down. On the first day, my left eye became puffy and my face turned red. On the second day, both of my eyes were puffy, and I developed white acne. I also used eczema lotion. If these symptoms occur, it is better to cool down the affected area and go to the hospital if necessary. I received oral steroids because my reaction was quite severe, and I felt better in two days. I hope this helps someone experiencing a similar allergic reaction.

Please be careful using this product if you have sensitive skin. Initially, I thought my reaction was due to pollen, but I confirmed that this product caused my face to turn red, and my eyelid to swell. If you experience these symptoms, it takes more than three days to heal, and only eczema products work for me. It was pretty bad. Please be cautious when using this!

Wow surprised by wll the great reviews. Just bought for the first time and its so crazy drying and sticky! Even with adding my moisturizer my skin feels terrible.

This serum irritated my eyes and the skin surrounding it. They are swollen, red, itchy, and burnt. I won’t even be able to go to work because of it. It looks like I got punch in both eyes.

I just purchased this product and applied it to clean dry skin. The directions say to apply to fave and neck. It literally started stinging immediately. Only under my eyes. I washed it off instantly but could feel that my under eyes were raw. They were so pink compared to everywhere else. The next morning they were both swollen. Even my eyelids that must have gotten some on them during the washing process. This happened 2 days ago and my under eyes are now very dry and I look 100x older because of the dryness and they feel sunburnt. Please be careful using this product. I have never had a reaction to skincare so my skin is not sensitive to anything but this stuff. The photo on the left is me 2 days after using this product. The photo on the right is what I normally look like. This pic was taken a day before using the product.

This is nice and gentle on my sensitive skin. Unfortunately I just really don’t like the texture. It’s too thick and sticky and it takes forever to soak in, even in my dry skin. If I use less, then it’s difficult to spread. I love the container.

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I like this serum! It worked on my sensitive skin. In just a few days I noticed a difference: my face is brighter.

This Serum is the first product I have ever purchased from First Aid. I've been using Vitamin C serum for months now, but nothing matches this one! It's a beautiful serum that goes into the skin quickly, evenly, and smoothly with no fragrance. Within the first five days, I could SEE a significant reduction in the appearance of hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and general discoloration. My skin is looking youthful again! The packaging is great too because it will keep the product fresh without oxidizing. Love it!

The packaging on this is so clever, and perfect for preserving the efficacy of the vitamin c. Its a twist top so very little air can go in. The serum itself is clear, a little on the runny side, and not the least bit sticky like other ones. I love that its unscented as well as gentle on the skin. This is perfect for people with sensitive skin who also want to try vitamic c.

Excellent for sensitive skin with some imperfections.

Doesnt pill on my face like others ive had in the past. Soaks in well and isnt sticky. Ive noticed brighter skin and dark spots lightening. Will continue to buy