elmt - yournoctiphany review for Frameless Pure Vitamin C 20% Element

At first, I was actually very confused about wether this product is a serum, a moisturizer, or a face oil. The claim is "waterless" and the texture is like a typical ointment. It melts into oil when touches the skin. That's why I'm using it as substitute of a moisturizer & face oil. When I first tried the product, I used only 1 pump. It doesn't feel heavy or tacky, but yes, it is greasy. Sadly, I got tiny red bumps here and there the next day. I decided to wait until my bumps were all gone before attempted another trial. Fast forward, the second attempt. I tried to mix it with water-based toner. So the steps are, cleanser—toner—the mixture of toner & this product, and done. That simple. No serum, cause I was afraid that my skin will be over moisturized and caused more bumps. Turned out, this method worked best for me. The product became easier to absorb, felt lighter, and less greasy. Moreover, no more tiny bumps! I highly recommend this method for those with combination to oily and acne-prone skin. I only use it at night since the finish is not so comfortable for day time. Moreover in an everyday-is-a-hot-hot-day tropical country. The brightening results? It is still too early to notice the improvements. I'm still trying to gradually increase the frequency of using this product little by little. I'll give an update when I see progress. Oh, about the packaging, LOVE IT. An opaque airless pump with a cap is perfect for a vitamin c product 10/10.