La Roche Posay Pure Vitamin C Face Serum with Salicylic Acid & Neurosensine, Anti-Aging Serum for Sensitive Skin - Travel Size - 1.01 fl oz
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This vitamin C serum has garnered positive feedback for its ability to brighten skin, improve texture, and provide a radiant glow. Many guests appreciate its lightweight and quick-absorbing formula, making it suitable for layering with other products. The inclusion of salicylic acid and neurosensine enhances its effectiveness for sensitive skin. While some guests noted issues with oxidation and scent, the overall results have been encouraging, making it a popular choice for skincare routines.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 2444 reviews
Hydrates Skin: 3.68 out of 5
Accurate Scent: 3.35 out of 5
Anti-aging: 3.46 out of 5
45% would recommend
182 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Not too happy
I’m not a fan of this product at all, it leaves residue on your face that kinda rolls off. Not happy with the Serum at all. I don’t have original receipt from the box or I would have definitely returned this.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 8 days ago
Hello Jackie! We apologize to hear about your experience with Vitamin C12 Serum. Pilling can sometimes occur if too much product is applied or if it hasn't fully absorbed before layering with other products. We recommend applying 3-4 drops to the palm of your hand and gently massage into the skin with your fingertips. Hope this helps and should you need further assistance, please call us directly at 1-800-560-1803 Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm EST. and one of our Customer Service Specialists will be happy to assist.
3 out of 5 stars
22 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Not what I expected
Product left my face feeling fresh and soft but I have not seen any results in four weeks. I was excited to try this but I see it’s the same as many others.
1 out of 5 stars
18 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
so fragrant!!!!!
so fragrant! How or why anyone would want a product that smells this much is beyond me. Why a company like La Roche would make a product that smaller is also beyond me. YUK. How can anyone deal with all that fragrance? And it smells bad.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 8 days ago
Hello there! We are very sorry to hear that the fragrance of our Pure Vitamin C12 Serum was not to your preference, as we strive to balance high-efficacy dermatological ingredients with a pleasant application experience. The scent is carefully chosen and strictly tested to ensure it remains suitable for those with sensitive skin while helping to mask the natural, often metallic scent associated with high concentrations of pure Vitamin C. A helpful tip to help any scent dissipate more quickly is to apply your daily fragrance-free moisturizer immediately after the serum has fully absorbed into the skin. This layering technique helps to lock in the active ingredients while effectively softening the initial sensorial impact of the formula. Your feedback is truly valued as we continue to refine our textures and scents for all our consumers.
4 out of 5 stars
17 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Smells too strong
Good results but the smell is so strong and overpowering it makes my nose runny and itchy. I wish they had an unscented version.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 8 days ago
Hello Mia C! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Vitamin C12 Serum. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 800-560-1803 M-F 9:00 am – 7:00 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #45737870. We look forward to speaking with you!
5 out of 5 stars
13 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Lovely serum
I use this serum every morning as part of my morning routine. I’m 77 years old, a former strawberry blonde with the truly sensitive skin that goes with freckles and red hair.
5 out of 5 stars
13 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Loving it
Have been using this product close to a month; noticed my skin is brighter and skin texture smoother.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 March, 2026Verified purchase
Worse than their others
I tried a sample of La Roche Posay's C5 serum and loved it, and when I went to buy the full size I saw this and thought it would be better for what I wanted. From the first use, I noticed gray, sluddgy pilling on my face an hour after doing my skincare. It looks similar to dead skin except that I exfoliate plenty, so I think it was just excess, sludgy product. It's also been staining the necklines of my white shirts orange, and by the end of the day I can see an orange residue around my eyebrows. I also found the smell very unpleasant, which maybe different people would disagree about but I couldn't stand having it on my hands and face after I put it on. I've gone back to the C5 serum, which is as good as I remembered, and I couldn't wait until this one ran out before switching.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 15 days ago
Hello Julia! Thank you for your feedback regarding our Pure Vitamin C Face Serum. We are very sorry to hear about the pilling and staining challenges you experienced with this formula, as we meticulously developed this 10% pure Vitamin C and salicylic acid serum to provide a radiant, smooth finish for even the most sensitive skin. To help prevent pilling, a helpful tip is to apply a few drops to clean, dry skin and allow the serum to fully absorb for at least 30 to 60 seconds before layering your moisturizer or SPF on top. For the best sensory experience, we always recommend applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen as the final step in your morning routine, which also helps protect the Vitamin C from oxidizing and causing the orange residue you noticed. We appreciate your input as we continue to provide dermatologist-tested solutions for a healthy-looking complexion.
4 out of 5 stars
5 March, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Brighter Skin
I am new to this product but I have noticed a difference in the brightness of my skin. I will continue to use in my daily routine.
4 out of 5 stars
3 March, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Nice smelling serum
I have somewhat sensitive skin and this does not irritate me. It has a very luxurious smell and feel to it. The applicator is easy to use and I feel like it works. It does tend to pill if put onto of something else.
5 out of 5 stars
20 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Glowing Skin
La Roche NEVER misses. Love using this Vitamin C for everyday wear along with the Double Repair Moisturizer. I’ve never had any breakouts and it keeps my skin vibrant.
5 out of 5 stars
20 February, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Clean feeling
This one actually does help out a lot. I like the smell of it as well and it’s very nice to put on every morning.
2 out of 5 stars
18 February, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Mal manejo
El producto llegó ya oxidado y eso le quita eficacia a la vitamina C, favor de tener más cuidado con el manejo del mismo
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Hola! Lamentamos mucho escuchar acerca de su experiencia con nuestro Vitamin C12 Serum. Nos gustaría hablar con usted directamente al respecto. Llámenos at 1-800-560-1803 M-F 9:00 am – 5:30 pm ET. Esperamos poder hablar con usted. LOCATION_GW1 útil si pudiera tener el producto cuando llame.
3 out of 5 stars
16 February, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Good results but leaves resedue
This Vitamin C serum has shown good results since the first I started using this product in my skin care routine. I have hyperpignentation due to sun damage and I noticed that my skin tone is more even.The only problem I having is that the serum doesn't mix well with the moisturizer and spf, Toleriane and Anthelios respectively. I let the serum to completely absorbed in my skin and then apply the moisturizer, let it absorb completely and the apply the sunscreen. As soon as I start to apply the SPF and the products start to piling in my face leaving residue all over. I have used the hydraulic acid serum instead of the vitamin c in my rutine and all this doesn't happen.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 1 month ago
Hi DeLeon. We are so sorry to hear about your experience with our Vitamin C12 Serum. We strive to provide the highest quality products for our consumers and want to know whenever something doesn't meet your expectations. Your feedback helps us to improve and has been shared with others in the company. We sincerely hope you will continue to use our products with great success!
1 out of 5 stars
10 February, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Don’t buy
Smelled bad and made my skin more textured. Returned.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hi Rachael96! We appreciate you reaching out about our Vitamin C12 Serum. We are sorry to hear that this caused a reaction. We want to look into this issue further. Please contact us at 1-800-560-1803 M-F 9:00 am – 7:00 pm ET for assistance and provide reference # 45204963. Looking forward to speaking with you.
5 out of 5 stars
4 February, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
New Staple of Daytime Routine
I am about to finish my first bottle of the Vitamin C serum, and I love it. CeraVe’s vitamin C and few others immediately made me break out, but I haven’t had any issues with LRP’s! It’s absorbs quickly, and as the foundation of my daytime skincare routine, I haven’t noticed any adverse effects for how my makeup and other skincare works. I have seen an overall improvement in the health of my skin, without changing anything else in my routine. I’ve especially noticed an improvement when I travel
5 out of 5 stars
3 February, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
My favorite of all favorites!
This product is so clean and bright feeling on my skin that I look forward to it each morning! My skin has become noticeably brighter and as a nightly tret user, It has become the most refreshing staple to my every day!
5 out of 5 stars
30 January, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Fantastic
I've been using La Roche-Posay Vitamin C serum in the mornings, and it feels a bit more "treatment-like" than some of the gentler vitamin C products I've tried. The texture is slightly thicker, but once it's worked into the skin it settles down nicely and doesn't leave my face feeling greasy. When I apply it, I sometimes notice a mild tingle for a few seconds, especially if my skin is a little sensitive that day, but it fades quickly and hasn't caused breakouts or redness for me. After a couple of weeks, my skin started to look clearer and more even, and my complexion has a healthier brightness rather than a shiny glow. I like how smooth my skin feels after using it, almost like it's been lightly refined. It layers well with moisturizer and sunscreen, and my makeup sits better on top when I use it consistently. Overall, it feels like a reliable vitamin C serum that actually does something without being overly aggressive. It's not instant results, but with regular use, my skin looks fresher and more balanced.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 22 days ago
Hello aftodita! Thank you for your feedback on our Vitamin C12 Serum. We are sorry to hear that you had a reaction after usage. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 800-560-1803 M-F 9:00 am – 7:00 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #45505148. We look forward to speaking with you!
5 out of 5 stars
26 January, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Love it!
The G.O.A.T of vitamin c serums, clearly La Roche-Posay never disappoints and this is no exception, whenever i need clearance on my skin, this is my go-to right off the bat!
5 out of 5 stars
19 January, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Beautiful
Very expensive. Have a very high amount of vitamin c in it. I like the dual-formula concept. Packaging of it is great. Smells lovely. Great product overall.
2 out of 5 stars
18 January, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Too heavy, too active
This is not for reactive/ sensitive skin. I broke out all over with inflamed pimples. I would say this may be better for every other day on normal skin types
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hello ShanP! We are very sorry to hear about your experience with our Vitamin C12 Serum. We would like to speak to you directly about this. Please contact us at 800-560-1803 M-F 9:00 am – 7:00 pm ET for assistance and provide the reference #44873504. We look forward to speaking with you!