A radiant, lit-from-within look is certainly something we all strive for but achieving it is easier said than done.
Are you always out in the sun? Or perhaps you are guilty of spending too much time on your phone and computer? Scorching UV rays, stress, pollution, blue light from electronic devices, and even a lack of sleep are all possible factors as to why you've lost your glow.
If you've ever looked in the mirror and wished that your lacklustre skin could be a tad brighter and healthy-looking, good news: it is possible. Better yet, it can be as simple as adding brightening products with vitamin C into your daily skincare routine.
Vitamin C is the gold standard of ingredients when it comes to brightening and reviving dull, tired skin. This is thanks to its potent antioxidant effects, which neutralises free radical damage and protects your skin against UV rays and other environmental stressors. In addition, vitamin C also helps to improve skin tone, fade dark spots, and even promote collagen production.
The powerful effects of this antioxidant is exactly why LANEIGE has tapped on vitamin C for its Radian-C range.
Read on to find out more about this game-changing skincare range and how it can help you get your glow on!
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The ultimate brightening duo: LANEIGE Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence & Radian-C Cream
Best known for its iconic Water Bank Cream and Lip Sleeping Mask, it’s safe to say that LANEIGE is an expert in hydration. But this time round, the renowned Korean beauty brand is dedicated to bringing back the glow into our skincare routines with its Radian-C range.
As the name suggests, vitamin C is the star ingredient of this range. In addition to a high concentration of potent and stable vitamin C, the range is also infused with vitamin E. The result: a 5-step skincare routine designed to brighten, nourish, and protect your skin from environmental aggressors for really radiant results.
To give your skincare routine a much-needed antioxidant boost, here’s the ultimate brightening duo from the Radian-C range: the Double Active Brightening Essence and Cream.
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Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence
The Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence gets its name from the dual benefits of vitamin and collagen essences in one single bottle. The vitamin essence contains vitamins C and B3, Melasolv™, and licorice root extract to brighten and protect the skin, while the collagen essence is formulated with 81.2% collagen complex, which is made up of white collagen, carnosine, and adenosine, to improve the skin’s firmness.
Having tested the Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence for ten days, I was first and foremost impressed by its unique packaging. Vitamin C can be unstable and reactive (quickly losing its antioxidant properties when exposed to heat, light or air). To ensure maximum potency, LANEIGE’s formulation features a handy twist-and-release function to combine the two essences at first use. Upon application, the runny and liquid-like consistency of the essence absorbed quickly into my skin, without leaving a sticky feel.
What I loved most was its gentle formulation. Some vitamin C products can cause irritation. However, the Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence felt nourishing to my sensitive skin, thanks to the moisturising and soothing effects of hyaluronic acids and Centella Asiatica extract in the essence.
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Radian-C Cream
The Radian-C Cream packs a punch with three effects in one powerhouse product: it moisturises, brightens, and evens your skin tone in just two weeks. That’s because its Radian-C Superblend™ is formulated with a potent combination of 8.5% vitamin C derivatives, vitamin E, and Melasolv™ to amplify the antioxidant effects.
The first thing that stood out to me was the Radian-C Cream’s light citrus scent (I adore fresh, fruity scents). And as someone who typically avoids rich products, I was initially daunted by its thick and creamy texture. But to my surprise, it melted beautifully, leaving a light finish that kept my skin moisturised and plump for hours.
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Together, the Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence and Cream proved to be the ultimate brightening combo my skin needed to get its glow back. After ten days of testing, I started to notice a subtle radiance to my complexion without an oily, greasy sheen. Even a particularly stubborn dark spot on my left cheek (which had been there for several months) had lightened considerably, thanks to my diligent application of the products. My oily and acne-prone skin also appreciated that these two gentle products did not cause any irritation or clogged pores – a major win in my books.
In fact, the results speak for themselves. In a study conducted by LANEIGE, users who tested the Radian-C Double Active Brightening Essence and Cream together saw:
- x 2 times improvement in dark spots
- x 1.8 times improvement in skin tone
- x 1.6 times improvement in firmness
- x 1.6 times improvement in yellowness
*When compared to using the Double Active Brightening Essence alone
For an all-rounded skincare routine that will really take your brightening game to the next level, check out these other products in LANEIGE’s Radian-C range:
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Radian-C Advanced Effector
The Radian-C Advanced Effector is the first step to a more radiant skin. This boosting essence surpasses other brightening products, thanks to its superberry complex (which offers four times the antioxidant power of vitamin C) and niacinamide.
After cleansing, I dispensed three pumps of the Radian-C Advanced Effector onto a textured cotton pad and swept it all over my face and neck. Thanks to its exfoliating effects, the rough, textured areas of my cheeks and forehead became more even toned and smoother.
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Radian-C Spot Serum
As far as serums go, the Radian-C Spot Serum is the gold standard in brightening. Formulated with 15.2% vitamin C, vitamin C derivatives, and niacinamide, this potent serum is said to tackle the nine signs of troubled skin: redness, enlarged pores, dark spots, pigmentation, dryness, compromised skin barrier, roughness, uneven skin tone, and melanin.
I was initially concerned about the high content volume of vitamin C in the Radian-C Spot Serum. But my fears of skin irritation proved unfounded. The light and watery serum felt refreshing on my skin and did not leave a heavy, greasy feeling that would’ve triggered my acne. I paired it with the Radian-C cream to double up on the brightening effects. Together, the two products combined gave my skin a velvety-soft veil of hydration and radiance that lasted throughout the day.
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Radian-C Sun Cream
What’s an effective skincare routine without UV protection? The Radian-C Sun Cream goes a step beyond your usual sunscreen products, thanks to its three-in-one benefits. The SPF50+ PA++++ provides broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, while Melasolv™ suppresses and reduces the development of pigmentation caused by UV rays for brighter, more even-toned skin. Finally, panthenol, ceramide, and vitamin EAE strengthens the skin’s barrier and anti-oxidation.
I’m usually very picky about sunscreens but I was thoroughly won over by the Radian-C Sun Cream. One of the key factors is its light and blendable formulation, which did not leave a white cast on my darker skin. Secondly, I love multi-tasking products. As a product that protects, brightens, and strengthens my skin all at once, the Radian-C Sun Cream is a multifaceted product that I am happy to add to my skincare routine permanently.
Discover the entire LANEIGE Radian-C range on www.laneige.com/sg.
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