★★★★★ 4.6 stars from 145 Reviews

The dirty secret about Vitamin C serums? They oxidize and lose potency long before you finish the bottle.

Brightening Boost keeps 10% pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) in powder form until activated with a hyper-moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid in your palm for a potent, effective serum.

Clinically proven to reduce sunspots, discoloration, and fine lines in 1-2 weeks. Suitable for sensitive skin.

$128.00 Brightening Boost Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Serum

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Activated Vitamin C

The highest potency Vitamin C serum with no irritation.

Vitamin C is a gold standard anti-aging ingredient for fine lines and sunspots but it disappears rapidly once mixed with water. Pure L-Ascorbic Acid is the most effective form of Vitamin C but it's also the most fragile.

Kept in powder form and activated fresh, Vitamin C is delivered at its most potent. But, there's more. As a powder, it can stay pure without needing irritating stabilizers. A Vitamin C serum that's both clinically effective and non-irritating.

Activated Vitamin CThe highest potency Vitamin C serum with no irritation.Vitamin C is a gold standard anti-aging ingredient for fine lines and sunspots but it disappears rapidly once mixed with water. Pure L-Ascorbic Acid is the most effective form of Vitamin C but it's also the most fragile. Kept in powder form and activated fresh, Vitamin C is delivered at its most potent. But, there's more. As a powder, it can stay pure without needing irritating stabilizers. A Vitamin C serum that's both clinically effective and non-irritating.
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CLINICAL PROOF

Clinically-Proven Visia Instrumentation Results

Independent testing was conducted using measured instrumentation, expert grading, and lesion counting with a board-certified dermatologist and trained technician. 30 female subjects were recruited across age ranges and skin tones.

- 100% of subjects had a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles

- 66% of subjects had a decrease in discoloration and an increase in brightness

CLINICAL PROOFClinically-Proven Visia Instrumentation ResultsIndependent testing was conducted using measured instrumentation, expert grading, and lesion counting with a board-certified dermatologist and trained technician. 30 female subjects were recruited across age ranges and skin tones. - 100% of subjects had a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles- 66% of subjects had a decrease in discoloration and an increase in brightness
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How It Works

Mix your morning dose in three steps

Do not rely on Vitamin C that has been sitting pre-mixed. Use Brightening Boost as the first layer on clean, damp skin in the morning, then layer moisturizer or SPF.

Stamp the Vitamin C powder and pump the hydrator 01

Stamp the Vitamin C powder and pump the hydrator

Stamp one dose of Vitamin C Active Powder and pump the hyaluronic acid hydrator into your palm.

Mix into a fresh serum 02

Mix into a fresh serum

Blend the powder and hydrator together right before applying.

Apply before moisturizer or SPF 03

Apply before moisturizer or SPF

Smooth over clean, damp skin in the morning, then layer moisturizer or sunscreen.

What's Included

Two-in-One Serum

One bottle of fresh, anti-aging L-Ascorbic Acid powder and one bottle of hyper-moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid serum. Designed for each other.

Sold as a Pair for $128.00

Includes the Precision Dispenser with Vitamin C Powder, plus the Pump with Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum.

  • 45 Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid doses
  • 10% pure L-Ascorbic Acid powder 3g
  • Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Serum 15mL
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Customer Reviews

In their words...

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"Noticeable results, especially in evening discoloration and brightening tone."

Tamela S.
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"Best Vitamin C brightener I have ever used. After decades of sun exposure, daily use has markedly improved skin tone. Gentle yet effective."

Mary C.
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"Within a week my sunspots lightened, my skin is clearer and brighter. I will not use anything else, and trust me, I have tried everything."

Rachel B.
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"It is the only one I have ever seen real impact from, even compared to SkinCeuticals. Now our whole chat group subscribed."

Kristin K.
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"I have wanted to try a Vitamin C for the longest time. I am so glad I chose this brand. I have seen great results too."

Iliana N.
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"This product does lighten dark spots and revives my skin."

Tracy M.
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"The texture is incredible. The ritual is quick and is my favorite part of my routine."

Lauren S.
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"I have been using Exponent's Vitamin C product for several months and have had fantastic results."

Verified customer
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"Love this so much. Use it daily. My skin feels hydrated and brighter. Will definitely reorder."

Verified customer
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"I have brighter skin after using Vitamin C from Exponent. Much more effective than other products I have used."

Melody
FAQ

Answers before you make it your morning Vitamin C

Positive, source-backed answers on freshness, results, routine, sensitive skin, and what is included.

How do I use it in my routine?

Use it in the morning as your first layer on clean, damp skin. Layer underneath moisturizer or SPF.

How does fresh mixing solve the bottled Vitamin C problem?

Exponent notes that pure L-Ascorbic Acid is effective but fragile and prone to degradation unless it is kept in powder form and activated fresh. Brightening Boost keeps the active as powder until you mix it in your palm.

Is it made for sensitive skin?

Brightening Boost is formulated for sensitive skin and pairs 10% pure L-Ascorbic Acid with a hyaluronic acid hydrator. If you are unsure how your skin will respond, patch test first or ask your skincare professional.

What results were measured in clinical testing?

In clinical testing, VISIA imaging showed a noticeable decrease in subdermal sun spots after two weeks. After four weeks, 66% of subjects showed increased brightness and decreased discoloration.

Can I use it with retinol?

Vitamin C is positioned as the morning active. Retinol is usually used in the evening. If you use both, keep Vitamin C for AM and retinol for PM unless your skincare professional advises otherwise.

What comes in the Power Serum?

The Power Serum includes the Precision Dispenser with Vitamin C Powder, 3g, and the Pump with Quadruple Hyaluronic Acid Hydrator, 15mL. The Power system gives you 30 fresh-mix doses.

Brightening Boost Vitamin C Serum

Potent with no Irritation

Activate 10% pure L-Ascorbic Acid powder with Hyaluronic Acid for a fresh serum that tackles sunspots, discoloration and fine lines in 1--2 weeks.

Brightening Boost Vitamin C Serum $128.00
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