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Aside from retinoids, vitamin C is one of the most clinically backed and dermatologist-endorsed actives when it comes to results-driven skincare. When applied topically, vitamin C (a powerful antioxidant) can help prevent and reverse signs of UV damage, such as hyperpigmentation, soften fine lines, combat dullness, and even reduce the appearance of pores. Even more impressively, vitamin C helps prevent free radical damage, acting as a chemical shield that protects your skin from environmental aggressors like pollution and UV rays.
Here’s the catch, though: Vitamin C is really finicky. It’s notoriously tough to stabilize, and it can sometimes cause irritation for those of us with sensitive skin. In other words, how it’s formulated matters a lot. That’s why, when it comes to vitamin C topicals, the formulas by lauded cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson are the only ones I trust. (Seriously, there’s a reason countless beauty editors have him on speed dial and why Hailey Bieber tapped him to be the chemist for her beauty brand, Rhode.) Robinson’s newly rebranded Beautystat offers some of the most cutting-edge skincare formulas in an increasingly crowded market, and the reformulated Universal C Skin Refiner is no exception.
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