Neutriherbs has updated its Vitamin C Serum treatment, first launched over 4 years ago, with a new super brightening & anti-oxidant formula II version. It is being rolled out to retail worldwide next month.

It may seem a risky choice to begin tinkering with a much-loved product, but the latest formula, which will be launched next month, are comprehensively strengthened and innovated, so you had to try it.

Formula
The original formula used technology that claimed to help skin brighten and smooth with the synergy of brightening ingredients only in 4 weeks. The new formula maintains these abilities, but also has added Vitamin E and ferulic acid, which pair with vitamin C, negating free radical damage and boosting the brightening of skin. The combination is more effective in preventing photodamage than either vitamin alone.Meanwhile, in the new formula, the percentage of vitamin C was increased from 15% to 20% for maximum efficacy and permeability. The effect of the new formula is expected 4-5 times of the old formula.

In terms of other new ingredients, arbutin and centella asiatica make this an incredibly moisturising, humectant serum, helping boost the natural moisture barrier and having a soothing effect on tight, dry skin.

Texture
The texture of the serum remains the same. It’s lightweight and it spreads easily, leaving behind a slightly wet feel that sinks in after a few minutes. The only barely perceptible difference between the two is that the new formula leaves no tackiness, whereas with the former a little stickiness.

Results
To do a fair comparison, we tested each formula on one side of our face so we could directly compare results in real-time on skin with the same needs and concerns. Immediately after application of both, skin felt soft and silky smooth, comfortably hydrated and cool.
After a few days’ use, our skin was noticeably brighter, less red and more even in tone, and better held moisture throughout the day.
After two weeks’ use, we notice that the right side, which took the new formula, felt brighter on the cheek and around the mouth, and held the springiness of hydration for an hour or two longer.
The previous version was already so good it would be hard to improve upon, and the changes – in packaging, and in improving brightening and hydration– while small are still improvements.