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Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Corrector Serum

Brand: Avene

Type: Face Serum

Regular price $49.99
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Avene Vitamin Activ Cg brings you 1.8% stabilized Vitamin C that fades dark spots without stinging your sensitive skin. You get bakuchiol and niacinamide working together to smooth fine lines and boost radiance. Your reactive skin stays calm while actives correct dullness and post-acne marks.

Key Benefits

  • Fades dark spots: 1.8% Vitamin Cg targets post-acne marks and sun damage
  • Boosts radiance: corrects dullness and restores luminous, even tone in weeks
  • Smooths fine lines: bakuchiol works like retinol without irritation
  • Strengthens barrier: niacinamide and thermal spring water calm reactive skin
  • Non-irritating formula: stabilized Vitamin C stays active without stinging
  • Fast-absorbing texture: layers cleanly under moisturizer and SPF every morning

Key Ingredients

1.8% Vitamin Cg: a stabilized Vitamin C derivative that fades dark spots and evens tone without irritation. Bakuchiol: a plant-based retinol alternative that smooths fine lines and improves texture without sun sensitivity. Niacinamide: reduces redness, strengthens your skin barrier, and refines pores. Avene Thermal Spring Water: soothes reactive skin while brightening actives work.

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How to Use

Apply 3 to 4 drops to clean, dry face every morning. Press gently into skin. Wait 60 seconds for full absorption. Follow with moisturizer and broad-spectrum SPF. For very reactive skin, start every other day, then build to daily use. Avoid eye area.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

1.8% Vitamin Cg: a stabilized Vitamin C derivative that fades dark spots and evens tone without irritation. Bakuchiol: a plant-based retinol alternative that smooths fine lines and improves texture without sun sensitivity. Niacinamide: reduces redness, strengthens your skin barrier, and refines pores. Avene Thermal Spring Water: soothes reactive skin while brightening actives work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this with retinol at night?

Yes, use this Vitamin C serum in the morning and retinol at night. The stabilized Cg form will not compete with nighttime actives. Always follow with SPF in the morning to protect brightening results.

How long until I see dark spots fade?

Most users notice brighter, more even tone in 2 to 3 weeks with daily morning use. Dark spots fade gradually over 6 to 8 weeks. Consistent use and SPF deliver the best long-term correction.

Will this irritate very sensitive skin?

No, the Cg derivative is stabilized to avoid the redness and stinging of pure ascorbic acid. Thermal spring water soothes while actives work. Dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic for reactive skin types.

Do I need a separate anti-aging serum?

No, bakuchiol in this formula smooths fine lines like retinol without irritation. Vitamin Cg boosts collagen production. You get brightening and anti-aging in one gentle serum.

Specifications

SKU
PP3282770393477
Barcode
3282770393477
Size
30ml
Made in
France
Type
Face Serum
Brand
Avene

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    La Roche-Posay, Avene, Vichy, Bioderma, Caudalie, NUXE and more.

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Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Corrector Serum
Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Corrector Serum
Regular price $49.99

Free US shipping over $100*

Tracked, duties paid to the US. Arrives in 3 to 10 business days.

Large or heavy orders may carry a small additional charge, shown at checkout.

30 day easy returns

Return unopened products within 30 days. Damaged items replaced at no cost.

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