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BRIGHTENING + FIRMING SERUM

Name: BRIGHTENING + FIRMING SERUM
Brand: MATTER OF FACT
SKU: MOF40017
Price: 52.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (154 reviews)

20% L-Ascorbic Acid
with Ferulic Acid & Maritime Pine

A waterless Vitamin C serum with 20% fully dissolved, stable L-Ascorbic Acid plus powerful antioxidants clinically proven to deliver brighter, firmer, younger-looking skin.

KEY BENEFITS

BRIGHTENING

Helps boost appearance of skin tone evenness, radiance and clarity

FIRMING

Improves the appearance of skin firmness and elasticity

FINE LINES & WRINKLES

Visibly reduces the number and size of fine lines and wrinkles

Product Variants

20% L-ASCORBIC ACID the pure and most robustly researched form of Vitamin C. Visibly brightens skin tone and discolorations, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and provides antioxidant defense.

FERULIC ACID a potent antioxidant that helps to defend against environmental aggressors and support the potency of L-Ascorbic Acid.

MARITIME PINE COMPLEX an antioxidant-rich botanical extract to soothe and defend skin exposed to pollution.

Ingredients: Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Ferulic Acid, Diglycerin, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract

Apply 1 pump to clean skin. Can be applied on damp or dry face without impacting results. Use sparingly. Can be use morning and/or night. Follow with a moisturizer. We recommend to start with usage 2-3 times per week, and build up to 1-2 times per day.

TIP if you’re new to Vitamin C, start slow - we recommend using MINIMALIST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER or BARRIER + ANTIOXIDANT TREATMENT before as a buffer while your skin gets used to the formula. Don’t worry - using a moisturizer before does not impact the efficacy or absorption of the serum.

Formulated with our patent-pending technology to allow for fast and effortless absorption, this potent serum mixes 20% L-Ascorbic Acid plus Ferulic Acid with an Antioxidant Maritime Pine Complex. BRIGHTENING + FIRMING SERUM is clinically proven to visibly improve skin firmness, elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles, and skin tone evenness after just two weeks. Plus, the waterless formula is shelf-stable and effective for 24 months.

COLORATION SHIFT OVER TIME you may see a change in the color of the product over time. This is due to the Maritime Pine Complex, as well as the Vitamin C in the formula, and does not impact the efficacy of the product. To demonstrate stability over the 2-year shelf life, we conducted both accelerated stability testing at an elevated temperature, and real-time testing at room temperature; under both conditions, the concentration of Vitamin C was minimally affected. Additionally, In order to ensure continued clinical efficacy over time, we ran an additional clinical study on formula that was 18+ months old (shown to still contain over 19.5% Vitamin C) that demonstrated continued and significant improvements in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin discolorations, and skin firmness even near the end of the product’s shelf-life.

SKIN CONCERNS ADDRESSED uneven skin tone, skin discolorations, fine lines and wrinkles

TEXTURE silky, smooth, waterless fluid

VEGAN, CRUELTY-FREE. DERMATOLOGICALLY-TESTED & APPROVED.

KEY BENEFITS

BRIGHTENING

Helps boost appearance of skin tone evenness, radiance and clarity

FIRMING

Improves the appearance of skin firmness and elasticity

FINE LINES & WRINKLES

Visibly reduces the number and size of fine lines and wrinkles

BRIGHTENING + FIRMING SERUM

results you can see.

Our clinical commitment gives us a comprehensive understanding of the results our products can provide. Unretouched photos taken in standardized lighting by VISIA-CR in an independent, third-party testing facility.

96 ^% of users agreed after 2 weeks

This product helped fade the brown spots

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96 ^% of users agreed after 2 weeks

Fine lines and wrinkles were less visible and skin elasticity was improved

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100 ^% of users agreed after 4 weeks

Skin texture was smoother
Skin tone was brighter

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100 ^% of users agreed after 4 weeks

Skin firmness and elasticity was improved
This product helped fade the brown spots

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96 ^% of users agreed after 4 weeks

There was improvement in the appearance of uneven skin tone or discoloration

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100 ^% of users agreed after 4 weeks

They saw an improvement in the overall appearance of skin

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a revolutionary formulation.

MATTER OF FACTS' numerous patent-pending technologies allow for our combination therapies to provide the most effective and beautiful skincare products. You shouldn’t have to compromise results or experience in skincare.

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WATERLESS VITAMIN C FORMULA

Our fully dissolved 20% Vitamin C serum is more stable than traditional Vitamin C serums, with a silk texture and smooth application so it's never gritty, minimizes irritation, and efficacious to the last drop.

SHELF-STABLE AND EFFICACIOUS

Proven to stay shelf stable for 24 months and remains just as effective. We conducted an independent, third-party study on formula that was 18 months old, tested to still contain over 19.5% Vitamin C. 100% of participants agreed that after 6 weeks of use, they saw an overall improvement in the appearance of their skin, and this was accompanied by significant, visible improvements in skin brightness, fine wrinkling, and skin firmness as measured by expert grading.

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PATENT-PENDING TECHNOLOGY

Our Actisolv™ delivery system allows for high concentrations of L-Ascorbic Acid to be optimally delivered into the skin for better absorption and results.

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faq.

Ascorbic Acid is the pure, most researched, and biologically active form of Vitamin C. It has been shown to improve the appearance of wrinkles and skin discoloration.

While we do not have any added fragrance in our product, the natural smell of pinus pinaster bark extract, also known as maritime pine, gives this formula its distinctive woodsy smell.

Vitamin C can be used by all skin types. However, if you have sensitive skin or are new to vitamin C, we recommend applying BARRIER + ANTIOXIDANT TREATMENT or MINIMALIST HYDRATING MOISTURIZER before, as a buffer for the skin.

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Actisolv™

Our revolutionary, patent-pending Actisolv™ technologies allow us to combine, dissolve, and stabilize active ingredients (like Vitamin C, Azelaic Acid, and Retinol) at optimal concentrations targeting multiple concerns, from various angles, all in one step while providing a beautiful application and remaining safe for sensitive skin.

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