Vitamin C Serum: Morning or Night? How to Choose and Use It
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It is one of the most common skincare questions: should you use a vitamin C serum in the morning or at night? Both can work. What matters most is choosing a time you will stick to every day and layering it sensibly with the rest of your routine.
Our vitamin C serum
The Brightfix C-Serum is made with orange and lemon extracts and essential oils. Use a few drops, massaged into the skin, daily. Read lemon and orange for skin and how to use vitamin C serum for beginners.
Using it in the morning
Many people like vitamin C in the morning as part of their daytime routine.
- Cleanse.
- Apply a few drops of serum and massage it in.
- Moisturise.
- Apply sunscreen. This step is a must in the morning.
Using it at night
Others prefer the evening, when there is more time and no makeup to layer on top.
- Cleanse and remove makeup.
- Apply a few drops of serum.
- Moisturise.
If you use a retinol night cream such as the Night Repair Cream, many people keep vitamin C for the morning and retinol for the night, so the two are not layered together. Introduce one new product at a time.
How to choose
| If you... | Try |
|---|---|
| Always wear sunscreen in the morning | Morning |
| Use a retinol product at night | Morning |
| Have rushed mornings | Night |
| Wear heavy makeup daily | Night |
Using it with Theraglow
The Theraglow Glutathione Serum is a 30ml serum with glutathione, guava, papaya, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and saxifraga, applied to damp skin. If you use both serums, one simple option is Brightfix in the morning and Theraglow at night. Read glutathione vs vitamin C serum and how to layer serums.
Tips for best results
- Use it daily at the same time.
- Keep the cap closed and store as the label directs.
- Do not use too much. A few drops are enough.
- Be patient: give it several weeks.
- Wear sunscreen every morning, whatever time you use the serum.
Common mistakes
- Skipping sunscreen.
- Layering many actives at the same time.
- Switching times every day and forgetting it.
Quick questions
Can I use it twice a day? Follow the label. Once daily is the simplest routine for most people.
Does it replace sunscreen? No. Sunscreen is still needed every morning.
A sample routine with both serums
| Time | Steps |
|---|---|
| Morning | Cleanse, Brightfix C-Serum, moisturiser, sunscreen |
| Night (most nights) | Cleanse, Theraglow on damp skin, moisturiser |
| Night (if you use it) | Cleanse, Night Repair Cream |
Start one product at a time, patch-test each, and add the next only when your skin feels comfortable. A routine you can follow every day matters more than the exact order.
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Patch-test any new product on your inner arm for 24 hours first. Stop using it if you notice irritation. This article is general skincare guidance, not medical advice.