A Dermatologist Told Me That This Serum Makes Skin "Measurably" More Firm and Bright

There is an absolute glut of skin care brands and it’s ever-expanding. I am skeptical of most, and it takes a lot of time and energy for me to lay that feeling to rest. That’s why I like dermatologist-founded brands. They have an inherent and reassuring pedigree. I mean, the products are formulated by someone who got an actual medical degree in all things epidermal. One of the best contenders in this space is Dr. Whitney Bowe and her eponymous line. 

The Asta C Vitamin C Age Defense Serum is next in my queue of to-try products.  I would have gotten to it sooner, but my younger sister snagged my bottle from me. She was impressed by the fun and chic packaging along with its purported skin-revitalizing benefits, and Dr. Bowe’s accessible and honest TikTok advice. (ICYMI, Dr. Bowe is a medical TikTok personality with one million-plus followers.) 

Asta C Vitamin C Age Defense Serum

If you haven’t gotten into the nitty gritty of skin care formulas before now, allow me to explain something: Vitamin C is an umbrella term. There are at least half a dozen different types.  They’re not made equal, nor do they always interact with each other well. Asta C Serum is formulated with “two newer forms of vitamin C called tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid,” Dr. Whitney Bowe tells InStyle. Many vitamin C products can be too harsh, disrupting the pH balance of your skin or compromising the health of your skin barrier. You’re not going to encounter that here, but you will encounter “a measurable effect on firming, dark spot brightening, and improvement in overall skin quality,” according to Dr. Bowe.

My sister attests to these benefits. She couldn’t believe the “glow” DWB’s Asta C Serum gave her, and other shoppers are similarly enthused. A shopper in their late 60s said this “balanced” the tone of their “neckline and chin.” Another reviewer said their “skin is smoother and [their] pores are smaller.” Another reviewer said makeup has become less of a priority since experiencing the “refreshing” and “firming” benefits of this Dr. Whitney Bowe serum. 

Head to Dr. Whitney Bowe to shop the Asta C Vitamin C Age Defense Serum. The brand is known for running through its stock, so grab a bottle while you can. 

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