Chemist at Play - SmileySkin review for Brightening Serum - 10% Vitamin C + 0.5% Hyaluronic Acid

Ingredient List- Purified water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic acid, Propanediol, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Phytoceramide, Zaminkand Root (Amorphophallus Konjac) Phytoceramide, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic acid. My Thoughts- The form of Vitamin C in this Serum is Ethyl Ascorbic Acid which is the most stable and potent form. This Serum has bunch of nice ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa and Sodium Isomerate. It has 10% Vitamin C which i would not suggest for a beginner, even though the brand says this is for beginners. If you’re just starting out with Vitamin C in your routine, start with 5% or even 3%. I’ve been using this serum for almost 4 weeks, mainly in my morning skincare routine. This serum has a nice watery consistency (you can check the texture in my previous post) and it absorbs into the skin immediately, it doesn’t leave your skin feeling sticky. It feels very hydrating on the skin, thanks to the Sodium Hyaluronate. That being said, i really wanted to love this, but it didn’t do anything for my skin other than giving hydration. I see literally no change in my skin, it didn’t reduced my pigmentation or dark spots or even sunspots.😣 I’m gonna continue using it just as a nice hydrating serum. That’s it. 😶 Rating- 2.5/5