Tree of Life Vitamin C Serum for Face - Brightening and Hydrating Face Oil for Dark Spots and Fine Lines - Suitable for Sensitive Skin - Dermatologist Tested Skin Care - 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 2)

I am very pleased with this hyaluronic acid serum. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly into the skin without feeling sticky or greasy. After using it consistently, my skin felt more hydrated, smooth, and refreshed throughout the day. I also appreciate that it contains Vitamin C and natural ingredients, making it a great addition to my skincare routine. It layers well under moisturizer and makeup and leaves my skin looking healthy and radiant. Overall, this serum provides excellent hydration and feels gentle on the skin. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a quality facial serum for daily use.

I ordered this based on a few things; price point can't be beat and the Hyaluronic Acid serum from Tree of Life is a good product. I use the Tree of Life Vitamin C serum under Cetaphil's Healthy Renew retinol cream 3 days a week and my skin is really soft and smooth and looks pretty good. I am 63 and can really see a difference after a few weeks of using the Vitamin C serum. It's non-irritating and I think does a good job. If I use the Vitamin C serum w/ retinol more than 3 days a week, my skin gets a tiny bit red, but that is to be expected. It's worth trying if you want to even out skin tone. Also try the Hyaluronic Acid from Tree of Life. It's a great product.

I often tend to only give 1-4 stars with new products because having been in healthcare for 17 years, I KNOW there is NO miracle overnight-Fix! So it’s important (at least to me) to always be honest. That said, when I read reviews myself, I often zoom in on the “unsatisfied” reviews- 1st. —Why? Because 8/10 times the comments are based on “Immediate reactions.” We must remember that our “SKIN” is the largest organ in our body. It has a TON of responsibilities. So we must “Help” by not just “Topical” care, but equally important- Start within. (My rule of thumb is think of our Skin exactly like a Garden of Planted Flowers. What’s first? Yes, Water.. Nutrients.. the better we continue caring (watering/feeding) our Flowers... the better they Bloom! Skin is NO DIFFERENT. Even if a Flower blossoms overnight (rare, but “it happens) we still need to care for it in order for it to remain beautiful. I’m VERY picky when it comes to my Skin. I’m turning 47 next week, Mom of 3 (and a Grandma:) I still recall childhood of my sneaking into my Mom’s Med Cabinet to find the (most notorious “Oil of Olay.” Point: I started young. I found TOLB a couple years ago. I had Stopped for a bit (convincing myself of the hype over Designer labels) on skincare. (If a Par of jeans look fabulous on us— Do we REALLY care of the label or cost?) I don’t! I often then look at the other 50 pairs of $100+ Jeans in my closet and think I’m an idiot. So let’s go back to the Garden.. a LOT of factors go in too gorgeous field of Flowers. We can/better, water it daily but what else is mandatory? Yep, Sunliigt (Vit C) and of course nutrition. I won’t lie, I am A Product Junkie (I suppose I could be addicted to worse..) I saw Comments here of certain products being “Watery” or “its not a serum” and so on— It’s simply NOT TRUE. (Can you imagine layering 5 Thick serums + Moisturizing + SPF? 😳 yeah, me either! I’m a HUGE fan of the fact Vit C is one of our most liquified serums. (Kind of like an Essence is, we should “PRESS IT INTO OUR SKIN” not rub. (I presume we all follow the staple rule of “Thin to Thick” when we later products?) so TOLB is an EXCELLENT product in my opinion. Having stopped once, then resuming (that’s how we often realize “challenge/error” (why did I stop NHM HMM!) At least that’s how I built My Arsenal of skin care. TOLB has stood the test against my $100 labels (which need I explain “Marketing?”) They’re on TV, Famous people are the spokesmodels, etc) so it MUST work— WRONG! Don’t get me wrong, My bathroom has its own closet sized Dept. Store of those products) I often assumed “More expensive- it has to work) mantra. (Staring at a covergirl using a designer “magic serum” — yeah, I got Fooled too!) Again, simply NOT true. And Tryst me, Im the “go to girl” with my friends for my “new finds” always looking for the next new product that actually works— TOLB is one line I can support by my own proven comparisons) I’m “THAT Girl” who lines hers up (Day/Night) and seldom skip a beat. I look Forward to caring for my facial skin (it IS often the 1st thing we see when we look at another. - We don’t talk to their knees!) so why not make it a Priority? Now, “My Routine” is not for the faint of heart :) after my showers - while I’m getting ready is how I begin My layering. (Most often during hair products, blow drying, etc) so there is NO RUSH and each have time to “Do their Job!” I’ll share my arsenal but it’s only because TOLB is so far the only line that most all can afford. (Exfoliating is my last step in my shower.) I keep My jar of daily exfoliant and my Large pump bottle of Coconut oil in my shower) I exfoliate my body there, so why not my face? This way, once out and dried.. the “Stage” is set. I begin: (Face wash, Tone - Anyone who does not TONE - do it now!) such an easy swipe of quick drying - pallet preparing greatness. (Seriously, stop reading, go Tone!) I don’t know about you but I’m not wasting products on a old skin cell canvas, are you? (Preparing the soil- Water, Raking, etc) Next (my Absolute Must) “ESSENCE.” Yeah, she’s not that new.. but more often than not she’s forgotten. Essence is the Gardener. She’s in charge! Without Essence (Pressing into skin/Do NOT RUB and DO NOT WASTE ON COTTON PAD) Infact, the ONLY Colton pad Swipe you should ever use is Toner. Otherwise, no explanation needed- Wasteful! So while I’m preparing my hair for blow dry (yes, there are layering products in hair regimen too) my skin is drinking up.. while sitting in the Sunshine (Vit C that has been pressed into my face.) Rookies: (smile) Place few drops in one palm and use 2 fingers opposite hand and dip/dab into all regions of your face (check/chin/forehead etc) then go back and LIGHTLY spread) now using 2 fingers of each hand, gently pressing into face. I end By a little extra TLC on any bullies on my playground (age/sun spots) they gotta go! Now it’s time for my Treatment serums. These most likely are now becoming “serum like” why? - They have a bigger responsibility. Another Absolute MUST is choosing a serum or Serum (S) that Target the needs we feel are our most bothersome. (We’re all different!) but I don’t agree, just my opinion) with time of year- change my routine) Even if I’m not physically tending to my flowerbed.. Mother Nature is— (so she doesn’t have time to do my job!) For me, I have a few serums. I start with Peptides (vitamins) then age prevention! (Your choice) — then once I’m done blow drying (Or styling if not a blow dry day) That’s plenty of time for all the team to have completed their job. But Nope- I’m not done. -Next, HA. Think of HA as a “LOCK” (in the “Lock & Load) HA is really just a Serum Moisturizer. (Supervisor in the Garden) Once she’s on Duty. The rest can go. She’ll report too— The Manager (Moisturizer & SPF!) I dont use separately UNLESS I’m going to be out and about all day (Yes, we need SPF regardless if Sunny) I just use a “Transformation Moisture Day Cream” that INCLUDES SPF- nothing less than 15-20!) but if I’m actual Sunlight nothing less than 30+ and THAT will be a 2nd layer OVER my TMDC! (Now is it more understandable that all serums/treatments have different textures?) One step I didnt add.. I’m the lucky one who fights Cystic Acne in my 40’s (I agree, what the heck?!) THOSE DARN PESTS! So if Bad, I treat At Night & Spot Treat (AFTER VIT C!) But Night Regime (esp Retinol & AH take charge.) But if I even Look At a Jellybean- Boom!) and that Stinks because they’re my Weakness (oh and Cheese grrrr) But I’m not about to give up either (a girl needs a little fun!) so my skin care just has more work to do at times. —- So once all of the garden is Prepped for the day— if makeup (I myself believe in a Kabuki/Mineral (non liquid) application) I think The only “soft liquid” I apply in regards to makeup is Primer and Lipgloss. The rest (even contours) are with powder. Lord Knows I spent enough time on my skin care- Garden is well hydrated! Clearly, I got carried Away writing but it’s important I share What I know. Always in hope I read “Only honest” reviews too. Moral of my story: It’s a Process, it’s Not over night and It’s DEFINITELY NOT a one Wo/man Team! (PS- I didnt add Eyecream because if your not already well aware of the MUST HAVE in Eye cream.. We have a LOT more work to do!) But Eye Cream is a Treatment so should be applied after Essence (it also works as a barrier to help avoid other products from getting in our eyes) I won’t bore you with my Tea, Herb, Vitamin & Night regime but it’s a FT job. And TOLB is an EXCELLENT line in my opinion so we can all afford Quality but it’s up to us to hire the staff and be sure, as with any new role, we allow a 90 day probationary period. However, if anyone finds the Overnight Fountain of Youth—- I’m ALL EARS 🌸

Okay - I do not leave reviews unless I honestly love a product/products, and I know it can be hard to know (on Amazon) these days who’s a REAL customer & who isn’t. I’m real, folks! I paid full price and received nothing for free, so please hear what I’m saying about these products. We are in the fight for beautiful, younger, fresher skin together! I bought these 3 serums and have used them for the past week (since receiving my shipment quickly...within 24 hrs) and WOW! When my husband said,”Oh my God! No joke babe, your skin looks younger - YOU look younger...” and he was right! Usually would take weeks to see a difference, but let me tell you, this was immediate. I also purchased a derma roller to use with the serums a few days a week. I’ll explain below! I’m about to turn 43 years old & my skin has/had become “ruddy”, red, splotchy, uneven texture, some hyper-pigmentation (i.e. age spots) with dry patches and then a super-oily t-zone - ahhhhhh!! Then, there are the lovely fine lines & wrinkles that were developing around my mouth, forehead, and between brows as well. If you’re over 40, you know what I’m saying.. Okay, so I also bought a derma roller to use as well. I also use Zinc bar soap for my daily face wash - and I had been out of my Zinc soap for a couple of months, which is no bueno for my skin. Zinc soap is great for redness, rosacea, flakiness around nose and eyebrows (which you may think is dry skin, but it’s actually flakes produced from excessive oil in those areas....so it helps that PLUS helps with my redness in other areas on my face, AND doesn’t dry my skin out...so I highly recommend a Zinc soap if any of you gals are dealing with what looks like dry flakes in/around eyebrows and nose! Get the Zinc soap! It’s about $8-$10 on Amazon). So, in the a.m., day #1, washed with Zinc Soap, rinsed with warm water (not hot), then got my derma roller out (it has tiny little needles on it, so NOT the jade roller, but a derma roller- WITH needles), washed it with rubbing alcohol first to sterilize, then held my skin taught and rolled up & down my face vertically (whole face...lips too - and make a face to stretch your lips taught, otherwise it won’t work on the lips 👄), then went back over my entire face horizontally (I watched several videos on how to safely use the derma roller, so please watch some videos so that you don’t overdo it), my face was a little red, but it did not hurt at all. It creates tiny little “holes” (or little “traumas” if you will) that your body will send collagen to fix, thus forcing collagen into those areas to repair and rejuvenate- GENIUS! So, THEN you go and put those 3 serums on right over the freshly derma rolled skin, and BOOM! My skin LITERALLY plumped up before my eyes! I put vitamin C on first, then use the cool setting on my blowdryer to blow it dry a bit, then I do the retinol serum, then cool dry a bit to allow it to absorb, then I put the last serum on after that and let it sink in. That evening I washed my face with Zinc soap before bed and then use Tree Of Life Moisturizer Cream with retinol and hyarulonic acid afterward and sleep with that stuff on. A little goes a long way with Tree of Life serums and mousturizers too, so don’t feel like you have to slather it on. You don’t! I put my makeup on right over the top of the serums (I wait about 30 min before applying makeup, just to allow the serums to soak in. I allow 1 to 2 days between derma rolling, and just do my zinc soap for face wash and then I apply the serums as usual, without the derma roller on the “in-between-derma-rolling-days”. My fine lines are definitely less noticeable and the places with hyper pigmentation have faded out quite a bit (not entirely- but dude, it’s been literally like 6 days...so IMAGINE what my skin will look like in a month?!). Also, my skin texture is absolutely smoother and the color is SO much more even already. Let me be clear though, my skin is totally red after I apply the serums...and then it calms. It doesn’t hurt whatsoever, but initially I am red right after applying. Especially after derma rolling and applying - expect immediate redness and then it will go away. I’ve used a lot of serums, and these 3 are the best I’ve found! Purchase them! Be diligent and apply daily - there is NO WAY that you aren’t going to see improvement in your skin! Younger, softer, smoother skin is here. Awesome job, Tree of Life!

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I had a review out here from 2021 but it’s been removed and not sure why. Basically I bought these after noticing that my friend’s skin was looking nice and clear and she recommended this product to me. My skincare routine at the time (30s F, oily skin with some occasional dry patches on my chin and nose, a few zits that would pop up with my cycle) = AM: rinse my face off with water, PM: wash with Cetaphil face wash, sometimes used moisturizer but often skipped. At that point I had only just started to try and wear sunscreen but only when I knew I’d be outside for a while. Wish I would’ve worn sunscreen daily before then. My sisters have worn sunscreen for years and my face looks like pizza cheese next to theirs. Followed the order that the seller recommended when applying the serums but used the retinol daily instead of spacing it out because I just missed reading that part. I also started to incorporate an OTC toner at night but other than that and the serums, nothing new was done and I still had my original routine. First couple of days: My pores got clogged and I’m not sure why. They were huge as well and I used a little pore tool to unclog them and it was gross. My face was even more oily as well, which is probably because of the additional moisture. I didn’t experience any breakouts though. Two week- one month mark: Still consistent with the new routine even though it was tiring. The weird thing that happened with my pores didn’t happen again. I noticed some dry skin patches around my eyes and learned that retinol can do that. My face was still oily as hell and looked ridiculously shiny in Zoom meetings. I had to start using oil absorbing sheets daily. I did notice my acne around that time of month was not as bad so took that as a positive. Around the two month mark: I remember hating the new routine because I found it exhausting but knew consistency was important for results, so I remained consistent. My skin was still so oily and my usual cyclical acne returned. So not worse and not better. I felt like I noticed some marginal improvement to the evenness of my skin but not anything special. Still decided to keep going. Around the four to five month mark: The routine was exhausting and my face… So. Much. Oil. I didn’t see any significant changes to the appearance of my skin and let me tell you, neither did anyone else. The effort was not worth the barely noticeable results in my case but I know not all skin reacts the same way.

I've bought this product about 5 times now. Once for me twice for my mom and 2 other times as gifts to family members. I used to suffer with dry sensitive skin and uneven tone but since using these serums my face has been feeling incredibly hydrated smooth more even toned and wayy more plump! Everyone always compliments my skin. I have been slacking off on my skin care since quarantine started so my skin went back to feeling rough, uneven, dull, dry, irritated and sensitive. So I washed my face, applied toner, then the retinol serum followed by hyaluronic acid and topped with face cream. By the morning my skin was back to being soft and glowy so it really does work! I thought the retinol would be too harsh on my skin and it appears to be because it makes my face a bit red for an hour or two even though i use hyaluronic acid afterwards as indicated. It doesnt burn and by the next day my skin looks amazing. Hyaluronic acid even by itself is a life saver! Its incredibly hydrating! Most of all I really love using Vitamin C serum and then using the Hyaluronic acid serum to add that extra boost of hydration. You can honestly tell it works because my fine lines begin to fill in and fade away from how hydrated and plump my skin gets. Youre supposed to use vitamin C and hyaluronic acid in the morning and retinol and Hyaluronic acid at night which is the best combo but sometimes i forget or dont have the time so ill use only one of the two combinations as needed and still works great. Even my mom raves about it. She struggles so much with uneven skin tones and wrinkles and fine lines and dullness and has the hardest time finding the right products. She looks so much more youthful and her skin is glowing and radiant for someone who's almost reaching 60 years of age! My brother who has very oily sensitive skin and red dry patches all over his t zone tried it for the first time yesterday when i gave him a facial. I only applied retinol and Hyaluronic acid on him since it was night time and his face was very rough and flaky. His skin was red from the initial application but almost immediately after the Hyaluronic acid soaked into his skin, his skin was no longer red! I applied face cream and not even 15 minutes had passed when his skin started to look dewy, plump, hydrated, and soft! I could finally see his skin color rather than the pinkish red that would take over his face. If you read this far thank you, and if youre reading this youre probably still wondering if you should buy this. This is your sign: BUY IT! You wont regret it! Like i said ive bought this pack several times and each has been consistent and does wonders to your skin! My mom who has used it religiously everyday since shes had it (august 2019) has barely went through her hyaluronic acid serum (may 2020) because its the one thats used twice a day vs the others. And we only bought the 3 pack again because it was cheaper than buying it on its own so this 3pack is well worth the money!

I like this product because it contains retinol as well as hyaluronic acid. The hyaluronic acid makes my skin look and feel nice, and should offset some of the irritation from the retinol. I was a bit nervous the retinol in this product may not be effective because of others saying it caused no irritation, effective retinol does often cause at least some minor irritation during initial treatment. After a week or so of use I didn't notice visible irritation but I did notice my skin becoming a bit more sensitive at times. I am not one of those people who thinks that products need to sting or they aren't working, but that minor irritation did prove to me that the retinol in my bottle is effective due to the nature of retinol. Like I said before, the hyaluronic acid in the product may offset the irritation a bit. I think this is a great product, it seems to be working nicely and I like the formulation. You do need to use a teensy bit more product than I find with some serums because this product doesn't have as much slip or spread quite as well, but you still don't need to use much. This isn't a problem for me, though, because retinol should be repurchased every month or so anyway because after that period of time the effectiveness is really decreased due to exposure to air, unless it is in a vacuum-sealed bottle. I like this product a lot and will be repurchasing. EDIT: I'm now a month in and this product is definitely working, my icepick acne scars are really starting to fade and my sebacious hyperplasia, which are permanent bumps on my skin caused by skin overgrowth in my oil glands, are diminishing. Keep in mind that retinol is more effective when not combined with an acidic product, so I use my face wash with Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid - a pore cleanser) in the morning when I use my other serum, and use a cleanser without any acids in it at night before I apply this serum. I also ceased my alpha hydroxy acid (glycolic acid) night cream so as to give this product the full benefit. I had begun applying it before my skin was 100% dry after cleansing since when my skin is ever so slightly damp the product does spread easier, resulting in an ability to use less product, but keep in mind that doing things that way (slightly damp skin) does cause the retinol to penetrate the skin deeper which can cause more irritation. I have actually just repurchased this product even though I have quite a bit left, because retinol that is not packaged in a vacuum seal is most effective within the first month or so after opening due to gradual breakdown of the retinol as it is exposed to air. So in the future I will be applying it to totally dry skin, which is the suggested way, and just using a bit more product since I am repurchasing it monthly and there is definitely enough to get through a month with slightly more liberal application than I was doing.

Very good

Absolutely loving the Tree of Life Retinol Serum for Face! This serum hits the sweet spot—powerful retinol benefits without feeling harsh or drying. It’s hydrating right from the first use thanks to the added hyaluronic acid, so my skin feels plump and smooth instead of tight. Over a few weeks, I’ve seen a noticeable difference in fine lines and uneven texture. My complexion looks clearer and more glowing, and redness has stayed minimal, which is huge for aging skin. Lightweight, easy to layer under moisturizer, and it plays well with my other products. If you’re after a gentle but effective retinol serum that supports hydration and youthful skin, this one is definitely worth trying!

Just started to use. But still, I could say it's working. Thank you so much.. This is my second review.. It's is really working for me.. I have been using this for one month.. It reduced my acne scars..

Tengo poco tiempo de usarlo pero la sensación que deja es muy buena, mi piel está muy suave y aunque sigo teniendo unas manchas de acné, si estoy viendo cómo se van desvaneciendo. Además yo tengo una piel con tendencia acnéica y muy sensible que se irrita con facilidad, así que no me hiciera reacción o me sacara alguna rojes estuvo super bien!

Melhorou bem as linhas que tinha em volta dos olhos.