lusitania review for Poncirus Trifoliata C Dark Spot Serum

Poncirus Trifoliata C Dark Spot Serum contains vitamin C derivative and 66% poncirus trifoliate (hardy orange) extract. It is designed to rapidly brighten skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. I've been using it in the morning, since vitamin C helps boost the efficacy of sunscreen. This product comes in a beautiful orange pump bottle, which helps keep air from entering and degrading the ingredients. The orange color, however, fades to a transparent yellow toward the bottom of the bottom, which kind of weirded me out. I know that encapsulated vitamin C, which is what is used in this serum, is resistant to light degradation, but I still would have liked a completely opaque bottle, at least dark orange all the way through instead of ombre. The product has no odor and has a lovely texture that is neither too thick nor too thin. I've seen a few reviews claiming that the vitamin C capsules are noticeable as they burst on the skin upon application, but I didn't notice this myself; it went on like a regular serum for me. I absolutely love this product. I was stunned by how quickly it worked. In a little over a week, I noticed my post-acne hyperpigmentation (which just continues to get worse as I get older, sigh...) noticeably begin to fade. I wish I had taken before and after pictures! But the serum worked its magic even on older, really baked-in PIH. It wasn't irritating at all for me to use despite its strength, but I'll add the caveat that I've been using The Ordinary's L-Ascorbic Acid until testing Make P:rem's product, so my skin might just be used to strong vitamin C concentrations. Definitely try this product if you're looking to fade dark spots fast! *Disclaimer: I was gifted this product in exchange for my honest opinion.