People say this $20 serum evens out tone and minimizes fine lines ‘almost overnight’

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If we’re being honest, skincare products can be expensive. Strangely enough, though, a lot of us beauty lovers are willing to spend our hard-earned money on overpriced products — even if we aren’t entirely sure whether they work.

If you want to put your money toward a product that you know will work, look no further than the CeraVe Vitamin C Serum. According to Amazon shoppers, the product treats everything from dullness and dryness to pores and fine lines. It’s even listed as an Amazon Choice product.

There are already a plethora of affordable best-selling, skin-renewing serums out there. But finding out which ones genuinely work would take a lifetime. For an overall skin refresh, the CeraVe Vitamin C Serum is tried and true. This serum uses 10 percent of the purest form of vitamin C (known as L-ascorbic acid). And this ingredient doesn’t just help brighten the skin — it’s also full of antioxidants.

Depending on your skin type, other vitamin C serums can dry you out. However, this moisturizing serum also includes three essential fat lipids — or ceramides — plus hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to avoid any potential dryness.

The CeraVe Vitamin C Serum is also fragrance-free, paraben-free and non-comedogenic, making it a palatable option for beauties with sensitive skin. Plus, the serum also helps to protect the skin’s natural barrier. Given how much this little serum does, it’s shocking that it’s on sale at Amazon for under $20.

Shop: CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $15.69 

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On Amazon, one happy shopper said it replaced their No.7 vitamin C serum, which is $5 more.

“Faithful No. 7 serum user has discovered a new, CHEAPER, better working serum,” they wrote. “On the first application, I couldn’t believe the instant change in the appearance of my 50+ facial skin and the silky smooth texture. Minimized pores and fine lines.”

Another shopper of the serum explained that the vitamin C serum helped rid them of acne scarring and dark spots.

“Impressive quality of Vitamin C. Works just as well as Obagi regarding lightening and prevention of dark spots,” they wrote. “Significantly reduced & eliminated some acne scars. It is a little drying but easily managed with normal daily moisturizing.”

Amazon shoppers have given the serum a 4.4-star rating. And these shoppers aren’t the only people who are fangirling over this serum. The CeraVe gem earned a People Beauty Award in 2019 for Best Brightening Serum.

If your skin is in the mood for some revitalization, it’s telling from the reviews and awards that this serum gets the job done at a budget-friendly cost.

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