I’ve rounded up the top 15 organic Vitamin C serums for face made with natural ingredients and stabilized Vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the best antioxidants to protect skin cells from free radical damage. Besides acting as a protective shield, Vitamin C also helps fight hyperpigmentation and sun damage, brighten skin tone, increases collagen production and reduces wrinkles. Simply put, it’s an anti-aging powerhouse. For sensitive skin types, Vitamin C may cause irritation so proceed with caution. Read on for the best natural and organic Vitamin C serums in clean beauty (plus a discount code for several)!
On my Instagram @organicbeautylover I did a Vitamin C test using apple slices to see how well clean beauty Vitamin C serums prevent oxidative damage compared to cult fave Skinceuticals C E Ferulic ($166). These are the results after 48 hours.
As you can see all the Vitamin C apples that had Vitamin C serum applied look much better than the untreated apple slice, which turned brown and shriveled looking after 2 days. Generally, expensive Vitamin C serums will give you the best results, but if you’re on a budget and Vitamin C doesn’t irritate your skin, a Vitamin C serum will still protect your skin more than not.
Marie Veronique Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Acid
- Awarded “Best Clean Vitamin C Serum” of 2021
- A base of green tea leaf infusion with TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, an oil-soluble C derivative that converts to ascorbic acid and penetrates to the cell.
- Contains astaxanthin, a very powerful antioxidant from the carotenoid family that protects against long-wave radiation damage

Typology 11% Vitamin C Serum
- Contains 11% Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- 99% Naturally derived formula
- Features Albizia Julibrissin extract to bring vitality back to fatigued-looking skin caused by glycation and glycoxidation.
- 0.5 oz $19.50 / 1 oz $36
Luzern Laboratories Serum Absolut V15
- 15% Pure Vitamin C, in combination with Multi-vitamins and minerals to maximize the activity of Vitamin C
- Formulated at a pH of 3.2 to achieve maximum skin penetration
- Large 2oz bottle, twice the industry standard
- PURE VITAMIN C (L-ASCORBIC ACID), ZINC, COPPER, CALCIUMI, IRON, SILICON, VITAMIN E,ORGANIC EDELWEISS EXTRACT, ORGANIC BUDDLEJA DAVIDII EXTRACT, ORGANIC THYME) EXTRACT, HYALURONIC ACID, PANTHENOL
- $215 (SAVE: discount code OBL saves 15%)
- Full Luzern Laboratories review here
Ursa Major Brighten Up Vitamin C Serum
- 100% naturally-derived and 84.7% organic Vitamin C serum
- Uses ascorbic acid polypeptide, a relatively stable, water-soluble form of Vitamin C
- Lightweight and silky
- Works for sensitive skin types
- $54 (SAVE 15% with code OBL15 at Ursa Major)
Alpyn Beauty Bearberry Vitamin C Serum
- Multiple Actives including Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tripeptide-29, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein and even Bakuchiol
- Creamy milky color with an airy mousse-like consistency
- Bearberry Leaf, Licorice Root and Vitamin C help with hyperpigmentation and dark spots
- Airy, weightless formula has no pilling issues and works well under makeup and sunscreen
- Resinous yet citrus scent
- Comes in a generous 2 oz bottle instead of the industry standard 1 oz
- $59
Maelove The Glow Maker Serum
- 15% Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Ferulic Acid
- L-Ascorbic Acid
- Does contain Disodium EDTA and Phenoxyethanol
- $28 (or $23 on Amazon)
Amala Corrective Vitamin C Concentrate
- Uses a highly stable, non-irritating form of Vitamin C combined with plant-based antioxidants
- Peony, skin-renewing 23K Rose Gold, Vitamin C-rich Amla, and antioxidant Spirulina boosts the appearance of firmness, clarity, and smoothness
- Tonka Bean Pre and Probiotic infusion and Magnolia Bark Extract
- Specially formulated to not cause irritation
- $188 (SAVE: Discount code OBL saves at Amala)
Banish Vitamin C Oil
- An oil serum with Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Ferulic Acid
- 99.9% Pure Grade L-Ascorbic
- Lightweight oil serum
- $49 (save $5 on orders $50+ with code OBL)
Bluh Alchemy Multi C Serum
- One of the only companies in the world using the world’s first cellular extracted botanicals, a “cutting-edge extraction process works to rapidly harness a plant’s complete phytoactive profile, pure, stable and unadulterated as it exists in nature.”
- Ferulic acid from Kangaroo paw flower and Tetra C penetrate deeply
- Age defying peptides and the world’s highest known source of vitamin C from cellular extracted Kakadu plum
- $140 (ships worldwide at Boxwalla)
Saint Jane Beauty The C Drops 20% (oil)
- $90 (SAVE: discount code OBL saves 15%)
- Glycerin-encapsulated Vitamin C ensures visibly brighter, resurfaced skin
- Packed with 20% Vitamin C and citrus botanicals
- Packed with clean actives to transform dull skin.
Fitglow Beauty Vita Active Serum
- $139 (save 15% with code OBL15 at Fitglow Beauty)
- 5-in-1 Vitamin C serum with 20% Dual Vitamin C Complex
- Contains 3 Vegan Humectants and 13 Plant Antioxidants
Siam Seas Sai Clear Skin Serum
- Uses Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) is used as the vitamin C ester due to its acne preventing and treating properties
- Dua Shi Gao or Gypsum (widely used inTraditional Chinese Medicine) for tissue regeneration and wound healing
- Has a grainy consistency due to gypsum
- $65 (ships worldwide at Boxwalla)
Blissoma Timeless Vitamin C Reconstruction Concentrate (oil) & Aura Phyto Brightening Serum
- Potent, bioavailable fruit seed oil base with an effective level of stabilized Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Timeless is not suitable for acneic skin. Aura is a lightweight water-based serum for all skin types
- Should be used once daily
- Timeless ingredients include Chia seed Oil, Rubus, blackberry seed Oil, baobab Oil, sesame seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Soy Lecithin and Vitamin E
- Aura ingredients include fermented Wasabi extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate at 3%, COQ10, patented Pomella extract, Licorice root, Gentian, and Uva Ursi
- Timeless $59 / Aura $75
Goldfaden MD Brightening Elixir
- Vitamins C, E, B and Ferulic Acid formula
- Liquid consistency
- Brightens dull skin
- $80
Derma E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum (Budget)
- Formulated with a stabilized form of Vitamin C, Stay C-50®
- Lightweight and gent
- $24.50
Honorable Mention: Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow 15% Vitamin C Serum
Geek & Gorgeous C-Glow is not a natural organic brand but its simplified clinical formulas are extra potent. The $12 C-Glow is the most identical dupe to Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Acid that I’ve come across while testing dozens of dupes.
To ensure maximum freshness, Geek & Gorgeous creates C-Glow in small batches once a week (on average, by the time a C-Glow reaches customers it is about 2-3 weeks old. It’s highly recommended to be stored it in the fridge, where it keeps fresh at least for 3 months. If you don’t, it will only be potent for 6 weeks.
Water, (L-)Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide
Price: $12
Best Organic Vitamin C Boosters
100% Pure Vitamin C Boost Concentrated Treatment
- $29 (save 20% with code OBL)
- Water-activated powder made with just two ingredients: stable vitamin C and hyaluronic acid
- Designed to brighten, lighten dark spots and promote firmer, more supple skin
- Ingredients: Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Calcium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid
Trilogy Vitamin C Booster Treatment
- $44 (save 25% with code OBL here)
- Intense natural two-week glow booster treatment
- Helps even the dullest complexions glow
- 6% freshly activated vitamin C and hyaluronic acid concentrate
Sally B Skin Yummies Antioxidant Boost
- $41
- Vitamin C powder formula to mix with skincare
- Made with 100% pure vitamins and minerals
- Contains over 65% Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
- Prevents wrinkles and other signs of aging
- Brightens skin and improves overall skin health