- Skin Lucent-C, Vitamin C Serum for Face. Professional Facial L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid Formula with Niacinamide. Clinical Skincare for Luminous Firm Skin. 1oz Pump

I have used a couple different vitamin C serums previously and after researching more, I found out they did not have L-asorbic acid nor the ferulic acid. I have several products from the prequel line and if you watch any of Dr. Ellis’s posts, she explains why she includes certain ingredients and the best percentages of that ingredient to work most effectively without excessive irritation. I have had no irritation using this. Yes there is a smell, this is normal and present in several other more expensive brands with similar ingredients, it’s not a deal breaker for me and after about 15 minutes I don’t even notice it. My product was a pale yellow. I’m thankful no artificial scents are added to make it smell more pleasant. I like the pump, I squirt it into my hand, pat my hands together and evenly pat on my face. It does have a thinner consistency and has a slight oily feeling at first but soaks in quickly and does not leave my face oily or sticky. It leaves my skin with a nice glow after.

Prequel's Skin Lucent-C serum has been a great addition to my morning skincare routine. My skin tolerates it very well with no irritation. The texture is thin and light, so it layers very nicely under moisturizer or sunscreen without pilling. I’ve noticed my skin looks smoother and a bit firmer after regular use. I’m giving it four stars mainly because of the packaging and scent. Even a tiny press on the pump releases too much product, and the smell isn’t great. The smell does fade quickly after applying, but it’s not pleasant. Still, the formula itself is impressive, with L-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, and niacinamide working together to brighten and even out my skin tone. I will put up with the smell because it's such a great product. If you’re looking for a gentle yet effective Vitamin C serum that delivers glow without irritation, this one is definitely worth trying. Just go easy on the pump. Also, when you are trying a Vitamin serum for the first time, start off using it 2-3 times a week to see how your skin reacts before using on a daily basis. :)

Seems like a high quality product. Does not have any fillers or added fragrance. Very important to point out. It smells like a campfire, and that's normal. I had to look it up myself. It has to do with the Ferulic Acid. So just know going in that it will have a very smoky campfire like smell. It is not rancid that is just the nature of it being a low ingredient product without added fragrance. And I can very much understand that some people will not like that. I am giving it a chance because I want to see how the ingredients work with my skin. And it does seem to dissipate over time and it's easy to cover up with another moisturizer on top. Please know this is a very liquidy product so if you go to pump that bottle aggressively it will gush and squirt at you. I very gently dispense the product into my hand. It is more on the liquid runny side and it is a light pale yellow. I also look that up and that's a good sign because it means all the ingredients in it are fresh. Orange-yellow to orange-brown would mean that the ingredients have started to go rancid. I do like the pump bottle better than a dropper, but go gently the first few times using it. I thought those were very important considerations to let purchasers know before they buy it.

I recently started using this Vitamin C serum, so I haven’t used it long enough to speak on long-term results yet. So far, it applies smoothly and absorbs well into my skin without feeling sticky or heavy. The scent isn’t terrible, but it’s also not completely neutral. It has a slightly noticeable smell that isn’t overpowering and fades after application. One thing I did notice is that the serum is a darker color than I expected. That made me wonder a bit about its freshness and effectiveness, since I know Vitamin C can oxidize over time. That said, I haven’t experienced any irritation, and it seems fine on my skin so far.

I love this serum! This is my second bottle that I purchased. This Vitamin C serum is very light, glides on smooth and is fragrance free. It comes in a pretty blue bottle, nice packaging and it's from a very well known US dermatologist's line of skincare called Prequel! The bottle is small but most Vitamin C serums are fairly the same size. It has a pump dispenser that makes it easy to dispense the serum into the palm of your hands. It lasts for awhile depending on the times used in your skin care routine. This serum can be used for any skin type and the price is very affordable compared to other serums, including drug store serums. I highly recommend the Prequel, Lucent C, facial serum. Prequel is a skin care line founded by dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis!

Hate to give something that would be really great with wonderful ingredients 2 stars, but I should have listened to the other reviewers since I had a similar experience and have initiated a return. I won't be repurchasing this brand of vitamin C but return to my Coxrx and TirTir Vitamin C. I hope Prequel will address these issues. I tried to order off their website, but they wanted $8 to ship out a little bottle of Vitamin C--no thanks. Thing is, if Prequel is going to sell their product on Amazon, then they should make sure the quality is good as it is anywhere else. Bad--The serum was already tinted orange. Yes, the company indicates it can be discolored, but this isn't a light yellow or even a little darker yellow, but an orange tint. I don't trust it enough to use it on my skin. And if it is already oxidizing right out of the box, then it will not last even for the short time I would be using it. Why chance it when my Cosrx or my TirTir vitamin C is ALWAYS clear or maybe the very slightest bit yellow tinge. Bad--As others noted, it's very annoying to have it spray out all over the place so that much of it is wasted. They do indicate this happens with the first few but I did it 3 times and it happened all 3 times -- and beyond that I do not know. Bad--You can't open the container to get out the last bit that may be there -- this is wasteful. Every other serum including vitamin C that I have uses a dropper where when it is almost gone, I can upend the bottle and get the very last of it out so none of it is wasted. Skincare even when inexpensive can add up in costs so using every little drop is important to me. Even tubes can be split open and use what's left -- and you may be surprised at how much product is left in a tube! Semi-Bad--It is very watery. Not the end of the world and not a dealbreaker, but that just makes it runny and difficult to deal with. If that had been the only issue, I'd not have returned it. Okay--I didn't care about the smell - is it pleasant? No, but all vitamin C can have some kind of natural smell due to the ingredients. This, as well, would not have been a dealbreaker had the other issues not been off-putting. Excellent--The ingredients are VERY good--I looked them up on an ingredients tracker and every one of them was a good or great. No bad or worst at all. Which makes this more frustrating as I really liked the ingredients, but couldn't get past the oxidizing look, the consistency, and the spraying and wasting of product. Returning.

I have mature 43 yr old skin, this serum makes my complexion bright and fresh. So far ai am loving the simplicity of Prequel products. Will def purchase again, its affordable and quality is amazing.

I really like the serum itself, but the packaging is horrible. When you first use it, the pump sprays WAY too much and gets everywhere. After the first several uses, it spills down the side of the bottle when using the pump. It doesn’t work well to apply directly to the face because of this. It works best for me to pump some into my hand and then apply. This serum is just too thin to be in a pump, it really needs to be in a dropper bottle.

It very good bit c it didn’t irritate my skin

Leaked bottle. Poorly packed. Product is highly priced and zero quality

Very beautiful in the skin

Seems to work quite well for my skin but warning: do not apply to any broken skin or it burns. Found this out from having a tender nose after a cold 🤧. Was worried it burns but after my skin healed it tolerates it fine. I didn’t notice the smell. Mine is light orange but i don’t think it’s oxidized, if you read the FAQ on their site it’s normal but you do have to use it within a few months of opening. Oh and yea the packaging is kind of crazy, for some reason it blasts out like it’s under pressure. I just push lightly on the pump and it’s not a big issue.

Product came oxidized..