Vita-C Glycolic Serum
- For BRIGHTENING
- BESTSELLER
Vita-C Glycolic Serum
Gold-stabilised vitamin C and glycolic acid serum for dramatically brighter, healthier-looking skin.
- One-of-a-kind Vita-C Complex enhances L-ascorbic acid stability and potency to brighten skin
- Glycolic acid exfoliates dulling surface cells to enhance vitamin C delivery*
*Packaging may vary
Turn on Brighter Skin With Vitamin C
Pollution and UV light can accelerate skin damage through oxidative (free radical) stress. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that supports healthier-looking skin and can help prevent visible skin damage like hyperpigmentation, dullness and uneven tone. Glycolic acid removes dead, dulling surface cells to reveal more radiant skin and help vitamin C penetrate skin more effectively. Dual-chamber package delivers a concentrated, fresh dose of vitamin C and glycolic acid with every use. Formulated without fragrance and artificial colours; ideal for all skin tones and skin types, from oily to dry. Glycolic acid in Vita-C Glycolic Serum may produce a slight tingling sensation that is temporary and normal.
- Balanced·
- Oily·
- Combination·
- Dry·
- Sensitive
You've Tried Vitamin C Before—But Never Like This!
Vita-C Glycolic Serum is our exclusive gold-stabilised vitamin C and glycolic acid serum for enhanced stability, efficacy and potency—and that means greater brightening results. 91% saw brighter, smoother skin with more glow in just 2 weeks.
Untouched Real Results tested on Fitzpatrick Skin Types 1-6
After 2 weeks
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94% agreed skin felt softer and more hydrated
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92% saw brighter, smoother skin and more glow
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28% brighter skin at 4 weeks, as clinically measured through expert grading in an independent study
FAQs
It delivers brighter, more radiant skin by targeting dullness, uneven tone, and rough texture. It combines Vitamin C with Glycolic Acid to both resurface and visibly boost luminosity.
This serum uses gold-stabilised Vitamin C, a form designed to remain potent and active longer than traditional Vitamin C forms exposed to light, heat, and air. This ensures consistent brightening performance.
Vitamin C is highly unstable. Gold stabilisation helps prevent oxidation, maintaining potency and improving delivery to the skin so results are more reliable over time.
Glycolic Acid exfoliates the surface layer of dead skin cells. This clears the pathway for Vitamin C to absorb more effectively, enhances skin clarity, and promotes smoother texture.
Vita-C Glycolic Serum focuses on instant radiance and brightness, improving glow and smoothing surface texture. Rapid
Dark Spot Correcting Serum targets deep, stubborn pigment formation, including post-acne marks, sun spots, and melasma.
They can be used together in a routine, or chosen based on whether your concern is overall dullness or specific spots.
Skin typically looks brighter and more refreshed within 1–2 weeks, with ongoing improvement in evenness and smoothness over 4–8 weeks.
Yes. Most users apply it once daily. If your skin is sensitive, begin 2–3 times per week and increase as tolerated.
It is ideal in the morning to help defend against daily environmental stressors. If using at night, avoid layering with other strong exfoliants unless your skin is accustomed to acids.
Yes - but use Vitamin C in the morning and
Retinol/Retinal at night. This pairing supports brightness during the
day and renewal while you sleep.
Yes. For brightness + targeted discoloration correction: Morning: Vita-C Glycolic Serum and in the evening: Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum.
Yes—including normal, combination, oily, and dry. Those with sensitive skin should introduce gradually due to the exfoliating acid component.
Some mild, brief tingling is normal due to Glycolic Acid. If irritation occurs, reduce frequency and ensure skin barrier support through moisturiser.
Yes. Daily SPF is essential to maintain results and protect new, freshly resurfaced skin.
Use Vita-C Glycolic Serum after cleansing and before moisturiser. In the morning, always follow your skincare routine with broad-spectrum SPF to protect results.
Expert, science-backed ingredients and patented technologies
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Gold-stabilised Vitamin C
Delivers higher antioxidant defence, is highly bioavailable for increased absorption, and ensures the stability and potency of vitamin C in skin.
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Glycolic acid
Exfoliates to help remove dullness, improve skin's texture & clear away dull skin cells for better penetration.
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Phyto-luminescent extract
Transforms UV into a source of light that radiates directly from the skin.
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Parabens
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Sulfates
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Phthalates
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Gluten
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Animal-derived ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Sodium Hydroxide, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethyl, Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Cetearly Isononanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Oleyl Alcohol, Silica, Hexylresorcinol, Polysilicone-11, Triheptanoin, Polyisobutene, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Sufactin, Xymenynic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sorbitol, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Gold, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexlglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Formulated without: Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Gluten, Animal-derived ingredients, Mineral oil, Formaldehyde, Oxybenzone, Petrolatum
Formulated Without:
Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Gluten, Animal-derived ingredients
While Murad® strives to keep ingredient lists on this website as accurate as possible, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, reliable, up-to-date, and error-free. Please refer to the ingredients list on the product packaging for the most accurate list of ingredients.
New packaging = greater sustainability. The new packaging is sustainable, refillable and airless, therefore minimising the formula's exposure to environmental factors that would cause vitamin C instability
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Get the Facts
Not all Vitamin C is Created Equal
Murad does vitamin C better for your best brightening results yet. Learn More
In the Mix: How to Use Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C Together
Mimic in-clinic results with this combo for radiant skin. Learn More-
Not all Vitamin C is Created Equal
Murad does vitamin C better for your best brightening results yet. Learn More -
In the Mix: How to Use Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C Together
Mimic in-clinic results with this combo for radiant skin. Learn More
