Brighten Up: Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum

I'm going to admit something to you. I haven't always been the best at including Vitamin C in my daily regimen -- either through eating/drinking it, taking vitamins, or applying it to my skin. But, now that I'm 40, I'm definitely doing everything I can to make sure my skin stays bright, firm and youthful as long as humanly possible! When I discovered Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum, I figured that was a pretty good place to start.

BioLumin-C is a high-performance Vitamin C serum that works to brighten and firm the skin. While my skin texture has always been on the firmer and bouncier side -- don't hate me, but facialists frequently comment on how incredible the texture is -- I definitely suffer from dullness and dryness. When I have introduced Vitamin C into my skincare routine, I've DEFINITELY seen a difference.

Well, I have one thing and one thing only to say about this serum. (Okay, not really, but I'm starting here.) I. AM. IN. LOVE. Almost immediately, the texture of my skin feels even bouncier and firmer than before, not to mention all hints of dryness have completely disappeared. It's also definitely become brighter and glowier than before, and I've only been using this serum for two weeks!

This serum is formulated with ultra-stable Vitamin C and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. ("Thank you," my 40-year-old skin says.) It's also formulated with advanced technology to deliver more Vitamin C into the skin. Other ingredients in this miracle worker include:

Vitamin C Complex: for brighter, firmer, more radiant skin
Lactic Acid: to accelerate cell turnover
Sophora Japonica Flower Extract: to return skin to a calm state
Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seed) Oil: to hydrate and quench free radicals

I've been using one dropper full every morning -- which is enough to cover my face and neck -- and have noticed SIGNIFICANT changes to my skin since I started. I also love the texture of the serum -- it isn't sticky or greasy, and it sinks immediately into my skin without leaving behind any shine or reside. I've always been a fan of Dermalogica, and this serum definitely falls into the "I will love you forever and always" category. Bright times ahead, indeed!

Dermalogica BioLumin-C Serum is $89 for 1 oz. at sephora.com.