How come this serum is orange in color? I thought if a vitamin C serum is anything but clear it has oxidized.
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I honestly do not know why is orange in color. I have product photos from the company and the product is orange in color there as well. But the product is called "Even Glow" so perhaps there is some ingredient(s) in it to give the skin a more even tone.
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Hi sdb, The vibrant orange color of our serum comes from the Organic Sea Buckthorn Oil. It is a very nutrient rich ingredient and will turn most formulations that it is added to, orange. Thank you for your interest. Valentia Skin Care.
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Yes, I think it's an ounce, as are most of the vitamin C serums I've found. I've tried several versions. I found this dispenser method (spray) convenient, but found the eye-dropper applicators more effective. This serum has an additive that makes it smell like oranges. I could do without that. Guess they want you to think it must just be loaded with vitamin C. I'm currently using OZ Naturals Vitamin C(20%), E, Hyaluronic Acid (also from Amazon), and think it does a better job of smoothing my skin.
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Seems very fresh to me. There is no discoloration. It's in a tinted glass jar which keeps it safe from the light and I also keep it in a dark drawer as opposed to out on a counter. I've had great results with this serum.
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Yes, it turns a darker amber as it has oxidized (through normal opening of the bottle). It shouldn't affect its properties, but if you bought it "new", I would question the source. It should be an almost clear golden tone. Someone opened your bottle. Why?
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Dear Christian - the ratio of Vit. C serum to the total amount in the 1 oz bottle is 20%. As 1 oz equals 28.35 grams, 20% of that is 5.76 grams. If you multiply 5.76 grams by 1000, you have 5,000.76 milligrams (mg) of Vitamin C serum in the bottle. The rest is Vit. E and Hyaluronic Acid. I have used H. Acid by itself and I like it. However, this product by Amara Organics is even better as the addition of the Vit. C serum seems to have made this product much better for my skin. I have been using it for only two or three weeks and it is too early to pass a definite judgement on its effectiveness. However, so far it seems to be quite good and I am very happy with it. I hope this helps. Cordially, Gabriella
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The cream starts out looking a little orange but changes with time and I believe there is a chemical change also with air. Some of the other cellex c creams are more white than this one. Hope this helps. I personally love this product.
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I ordered two bottles and had the extra one laying it on the side. It leaked around the cap (it has never been opened) and it's orange. Now that I'm reading in the answers about it turning orange, I wonder if it is still good.
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I thought that my color was more orange than normal and I decided it might be old. I have been using it and it seems to function the same so I disregarded the color. After reading other comments, it looks like the "color man" doesn't always gets the same amount....
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The bottle I received is clear as water and I definitely am seeing improvement in my skin. The lines in my forehead or most definitely fainter and the lines going up from my lips are fading too. But I had read somewhere that combining pure hyaluronic acid serum is what makes it all work. As to the vitamin c serum not being clear I would definitely return it and insist on an exchange. Now the brand of vitamin c serum I got was Cosmedica and the hyaluronic acid serum as well. Just make sure you got that brand. But I sure wouldn't use it if it's colored in any way. Sounds like it might have gotten contaminated somewhere. The bottle I received is clear as water and I definitely am seeing improvement in my skin. The lines in my forehead or most definitely fainter and the lines going up from my lips are fading too. But I had read somewhere that combining pure hyaluronic acid serum is what makes it all work. As to the vitamin c serum not being clear I would definitely return it and insist on an exchange. Now the brand of vitamin c serum I got was Cosmedica and the hyaluronic acid serum as well. Just make sure you got that brand. But I sure wouldn't use it if it's colored in any way. Sounds like it might have... » Read More The bottle I received is clear as water and I definitely am seeing improvement in my skin. The lines in my forehead or most definitely fainter and the lines going up from my lips are fading too. But I had read somewhere that combining pure hyaluronic acid serum is what makes it all work. As to the vitamin c serum not being clear I would definitely return it and insist on an exchange. Now the brand of vitamin c serum I got was Cosmedica and the hyaluronic acid serum as well. Just make sure you got that brand. But I sure wouldn't use it if it's colored in any way. Sounds like it might have gotten contaminated somewhere. « Show Less
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People tend to use too much product. I use serum from 1/2 oz dispensers and one lasts 2 months. My esthetician tells me I am using the correct amount. Thing is, the vit C goes bad in about three months. so that is why I buy mine in smaller quantities.
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Mine is CLEAR. I have ordered twice and both bottles have clear serums. Two week update: The remaining serum in my first bottle has turned very slightly yellowish. I think this is because of exposure to light, so I am taking care now to store the bottle away between uses.
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Yes, but I actually like it. To me it is a slight citrus smell. If you want a similar product that has no smell as far as I can tell try Superb Essence Vit C Serum which has a slightly less % of vit c. I bought each to see which one I liked better and I prefer the one with a smell, but the smell goes away as soon as you apply it.
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I had the same question and I got the answer from OZ Naturals... here is what they said : Vitamin C serum protects skin cells from free radical damage, helps with cell turnover, gives skin better tone, helps with discoloration of skin, and gives a brighter appearance to the skin. HA serum is designed more for super hydration, aids in collagen production, gives the skin a more supple appearance, and helps to smooth out fine lines. The HA serum is a thicker consistency, while the vitamin c serum is of a thinner consistency...while both have maximum potency benefits. Both products do work well together, but if you can only choose one, choose the product that your skin care needs would best benefit from. Even though there are a few ingredients that are similar, the two main ingredients of each of those serums do not contain the same amounts. For example, the vitamin c serum is a 20% strength of vitamin c, comprising more than 50% of the entire formula of ingredients. The HA serum also contains 20% strength vitamin c, but only makes up 10% of the total ingredients (this is because this serum is primarily made of HA; it's main benefits are not those of a vitamin c serum.) The same goes for the vitamin c serum...it's main intent is to give you the benefits of a vitamin c serum, therefore, only a small percentage of HA is added for moisture. I hope you have the information you need to make your choice. We hope you enjoy our products. Best Regards, Angela, CE
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It's normal for the serum to change color because of the natural ingredients; it doesn't affect the the effectiveness. As for the scent, I'm not sure what's going on there. I know that when my nose gets used to a scent, it doesn't smell as strong to me anymore.
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This is MJ from La Beaute Pure. That is a great question! Currently our Vitamin C Serum contains almost 20% Vitamin C. Due to adding so many extra botanicals to our product, our manufacturer informed us that to add more would make the product too runny. The good news is that they have just formulated a new serum that will contain a new blend of potent botanicals with extra vitamin C making it 20% The new blend will be stronger yet the same consistency. The new formulation will be ready in a couple of weeks. The best of the best just got better! We will launch the new formula with extra Vitamin C in the next few weeks. Thank you!
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While many brands of Vitamin C Serum are unstable and have a very short shelf life, ours is different. It's micro-encapsulated making it much more stable and therefore, it stays fresher longer. The product has a 2 year shelf life and expires in Dec. 2015.
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Hi Natasha - My Bella Vouex Serum is a very pale, clear yellow as well. Just know that it is a wonderful serum and it works really well. Enjoy it!