The new LimeLife vitamin C serum, Everlasting C, gives you a different way to get your vitamins every day. We all know that vitamins help keep us healthy and strong, but do you know the benefits of using Vitamin C on your skin? Here's a look at how using the right type of Vitamin C can help your skin.
LimeLife Vitamin C Serum
LimeLife introduced the new Everlasting C Vitamin C Oil Elixir in May 2024. In addition to vitamin C, it is enriched with Apricot and Sea Buckthorn. Ingredients that immediately enhance skin's radiance, smooth imperfections, and evens out your complexion.
Everlasting C Ingredients
Now I know that a list of ingredients may not mean anything, and if you're like me your eyes may gloss over as you look at these big words. But I think it's important to understand all of the hard work that went into making the new LimeLife Vitamin C Serum. Understanding the ingredients shows how hard they worked to create a product that promotes youthful skin, while also being gentle so people with skin sensitivities can enjoy it.
- Apricot Kernel Vegetable Oil: soothes sensitive skin, promotes collagen + helps fade away imperfections.
- Plum Vegetal Oil: creates a silky-soft feeling while leaving a subtle, natural almond fragrance.
- Sea Buckthorn Vegetable Oil: protects cell membranes from, damages caused by environmental aggressors
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: helps support skin's natural moisture barrier, revealing a glowing radiance.
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (ATIP): is one of the most powerful forms of vitamin C to help fade dark spots, fight free radicals, and promote collagen production + elasticity.
The Everlasting C Difference
There are a lot of Vitamin C lotions, creams, and serums on the market. So the big question is, what makes the LimeLife Vitamin C serum so special? For starters, the form of vitamin C used in Everlasting C is 100% natural oil infused with stabilized vitamin C and a cocktail of low botanical oils. It gives you radiant skin and improves skin imperfections while evening out skin tone. It has a silky, soft feel and doesn’t feel greasy.
Think of how your skin looks when you’re on vacation. You have a natural glow and a sun-kissed look. That’s what LimeLife captured in a bottle with their Everlasting C vitamin C oil elixir, which has been nicknamed the Golden Hour (aka Sunset) in a bottle.
The magic behind Everlasting C is the 11 skin-loving ingredients. I’ve listed the most prominent ones above. I want to highlight two ingredients: sea buckthorn Oil and beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a natural pigment in fruits and vegetables like sweet potatoes, apricots, and carrots. The orange coloring of beta-carotene gives Everlasting C that golden hue. Sea buckthorn Oil dives deep and is known for balancing your skin from the inside with omega fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
Apricot kernel oil nourishes the skin and maintains skin tone, while its natural vitamin E content fights off free radicals to promote elasticity and clarity for a radiant complexion. But the star ingredient in Everlasting C is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (ATIP). ATIP is vitamin C, and it is the #1 ingredient in the LimeLife vitamin C serum. Not only does ATIP brighten skin, but it also helps preserve collagen.
There are different types of vitamin C, and LimeLife chose ATIP for a reason. It has superior absorption that penetrates deeper than most. It’s more stable than other vitamin C options and has a low rate of irritability.
Studies have shown that the oil-soluble version is more stable and superior at penetrating the dermis and epidermis. This makes ATIP more effective than the more commonly used L-ascorbic acid or water-soluble version of vitamin C.
I mentioned that LimeLife puts a lot of work into creating new products. They research the ingredients they use, and that’s another reason why they chose ATIP as the type of vitamin C for Everlasting C. There is a lot of data on ATIP. It shows its effectiveness at a low percentage. You would need 20%+ of L-ascorbic acid in a product for it to be effective; with ATIP, a much lower percentage is required.
For Everlasting C, LimeLife uses 2% ATIP. It provides proven results and benefits without the skin sensitivity you’d get from other vitamin C types requiring much larger percentages. The lower percentage makes LimeLife’s vitamin C oil safe for long-term everyday use. Most vitamin C products can not make this claim.
Want to know the secret behind the name, Everlasting C? Unlike typical vitamin C products, LimeLife’s super-stable formula was crafted to resist oxidation over time. Everlasting C was made to last. And, created to deliver stable vitamin C with antioxidant protection, anti-aging benefits, brightening, and enhanced moisturization.
ATIP is gentle, even on sensitive skin. It penetrates deeper than other vitamin C products, giving you extra UV protection when worn with sunscreen.
My Experience With Everlasting C
What I love about this Vitamin C serum is that it instantly penetrates the skin and is absorbed. I have to admit that as a person with combination skin, I'm always skeptical about using oils on my face. I tend to stay away from them because I'm afraid they will make my face oily.
That is definitely not the case with Everlasting C. It absorbs quickly! I apply it in the morning after brushing my teeth. I get my kids ready for school, and then I go back to my morning routine by applying sunscreen and doing my 5-minute makeup routine.
Since using Everlasting C, I've noticed that my skin is definitely softer, and my pores are smaller too. I still have melasma, but it has lightened and my skin is definitely brighter.
FAQs About LimeLife Vitam C Serum
How to use Everlasting C
In the morning, apply Everlasting C after your cleanser and moisturizer. Let it absorb before applying your serum, SPF, and makeup. At night, you can use it before applying your nighttime cream, giving it an extra boost.
Since Everlasting C is an oil elixir, you want to apply it after your moisturizer and before sunscreen. This is different from water based vitamin C serums, so it may be a slight change to your normal routine. But honestly, I think whether you put it on before or after moisturizer is not a big deal. Do what works best for you.
How long will one bottle last
I think on average it will last 2-3 months. Everyone is different of course, but you only need about 4-5 drops for your whole face. I've had my bottle for 2 months already and I still have lots left. I'd say I've only used about half of the bottle so far.
Which moisturizer works best with Vitamin C
LimeLife's vitamin C oil elixir is a great complement to any moisturizer with hyaluronic acid. So for LimeLife moisturizers, it works especially well with Green Smoothie, Skin Therapy, and Duolab. But if you use Cool Balm, or another brand's moisturizer, Everlasting C will pair with it nicely.
Vitam C Oil Elixir vs One Drop Wonder
One Drop Wonder is a lightweight vegan oil that has been a popular LimeLife product ever since it was introduced. One Drop Wonder is a booster oil, which means that it enhances the benefits of any product you use with it. It's sold as a bundle with Sotoks, and together these two products are great at fading dark spots.
So how does One Drop Wonder compare to LimeLife Vitamin C serum? One Drop Wonder is thinner than Everlasting C. However, for anti-aging benefits alone, I personally think that Everlasting C is the way to go. I will still use One Drop Wonder because this one-ingredient wonder is so versatile. I use it on cuts and scrapes with my kids, splinters, planter warts, bumps, scratches, you name it. So for me there's a place for both products, but if you can only afford one I would say go with Everlasting C.
Is this good for sensitive skin
As I mentioned above, LimeLife designed Everlasting C with ATIP, a form of vitamin C that is gentle even on sensitive skin. However, if you are a person who has super sensitive skin and your skin reacts negatively to products, I always recommend doing a patch test first to make sure it works for your skin type. And as always, LimeLife has a 30 day return policy, so if it doesn't work or you don't like it- just return it. No questions asked!
Before and After Pictures
Here are some before and after pictures showing results using LimeLife Vitamin C Serum, Everlasting C. Lighten, brighter skin, and a more even skin tone.
With LimeLife Vitamin C serum, you'll get a gorgeous golden-hour glow. Diminish dark spots for overall brightening, all while fighting free radicals that can contribute to the signs of aging. Vitamin C may not be new in skin care, but LimeLife's certainly is. A stable vitamin c serum that won't break down, and is the perfect way to get your daily dose of glow!
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