SKIN CONCERN: DULL SKIN & PIGMENTATION
Brightening Vitamin C skincare
Brighter skin is yours with our Vitamin C skincare range packed with high-tech extracts from nature to target dullness & pigmentation and gently reveal a radiant, luminous complexion.
How does vitamin C brighten your skin?
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin from damage while giving it a healthy, radiant glow. In short – vitamin C is the best natural brightening and hyperpigmentation treatment for your skin.
But be careful – not all vitamin C skincare is the same. Many brands use synthetic vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, which can be harsh, less effective, and irritating – especially for sensitive skin. That’s why Antipodes sources natural vitamin C from Kakadu plum, an Australian superfruit with 100 times more vitamin C than oranges. Packed with vitamin E, zinc, and iron, it nourishes, soothes, and reduces inflammation. Unlike synthetic alternatives, Kakadu plum is gentle on sensitive skin – giving you all the benefits without irritation.
Glow Vitamin C Brightening Serum
“Awesome Product. I love this product. It does what it says it will do and more. I use it in tandem with the eye cream of same name. My skin feels tighter and looks brighter”
- RUTH G
Your ultimate skin-BRIGHTENING routine
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Step 1: Aura Gold Manuka Honey Radiance Mask
Target dull skin with this brightening face mask infused with vitamin C and high-tech active ingredients.
Step 2: Gospel Vitamin C Skin-Glow Gel Cleanser
Clear impurities and reveal fresh, glowing skin with this nourishing vitamin C gel cleanser.
Step 2: Glow Vitamin C Brightening Serum
Target pigmentation and dullness with this brightening vitamin C serum to reveal a radiant complexion.
Step 3: Diem Vitamin C Pigment-Correcting Water Cream
Target pigmentation, dullness, and uneven skin tone with this light-textured hydrating moisturiser.
Natural versus synthetic
Vitamin C can be synthetic (made in a lab) or natural (sourced from nature). Natural Vitamin C is the most bioavailable form of Vitamin C. Unlike synthetic sources, it is more likely to contain the full range of phytonutrients - such as bioflavonoids and enzymes - which help the body use the nutrient the way nature intended. To be stable for use in skincare products, synthetic Vitamin C is formulated with a low pH level, which can cause irritation – and some forms of synthetic Vitamin C, such as ascorbyl palmitate, can even be toxic. Products with natural forms of Vitamin C are more likely to be gentle on skin.
What causes dull skin?
Dull skin is usually caused by a buildup of lifeless skin cells on the surface, leaving it looking tired and lacklustre. Removing these layers encourages cell turnover, revealing fresh, radiant skin underneath. Powerful ingredients from nature like vitamin C from Kakadu plum, and AHAs from lime caviar, gently dissolve dead skin without harsh scrubbing. Antioxidants also help by fighting oxidative stress – a key culprit behind dullness and premature ageing – keeping your skin glowing and healthy-looking.
Our natural skin-brightening regime
