A vitamin C face wash is a cleanser built to brighten skin while it cleans, rather than just stripping away dirt and oil. The Face Shop's Vitamin C Brightening Foaming Face Wash combines a Vitamin C derivative with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Pro-Vitamin B5, so each wash removes excess oil and everyday buildup while supporting a clean, fresh-feeling complexion.

It's built for daily use, morning and night, and its foaming, non-stripping formula is designed to cleanse thoroughly without leaving skin feeling tight or dry.

What Actually Changes, and When

Each wash removes excess oil, sunscreen residue, and everyday buildup right away. With consistent use, this can be part of a daily routine focused on maintaining brighter-looking skin. This is primarily a cleansing and daily brightening step, not a fast fix for existing dark spots. For existing dark spots or pigmentation, a leave-on treatment does more of that work; see the Vitamin C Serum or Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) range for that step.

How a Vitamin C Face Wash Fits Your Cleansing Routine

Use it morning and evening as your first cleansing step. Lather a small amount onto damp skin, massage gently in circular motions, then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry. Follow with a hydrating toner, then layer any treatment serums you're using. Finish every morning routine with sunscreen as part of your daily sun-protection routine.

If your skin runs dry or feels tight after washing, use it once daily in the evening and pair it with a gentler cleanser in the morning.

What's in the Formula

The active complex is built around a Vitamin C derivative to help brighten the look of skin, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to help even skin tone and reinforce the skin barrier, and Pro-Vitamin B5 to help hydrate the skin. The formula is non-comedogenic and suitable for use twice daily according to the product's directions.

Who This Face Wash Is Suitable For

The non-stripping formula is designed for daily cleansing. It is designed for routines focused on dullness and uneven-looking skin tone. For dry or sensitive skin, it's still worth patch testing first, as with any active-led cleanser, and using it once daily in the evening if it feels tight after a morning wash.

If dullness is your main concern beyond just cleansing, the Vitamin C Serum for Dull Skin collection is built specifically around that.

Quick Facts

Foaming formula built to clear excess oil, sunscreen residue, and daily buildup
Formulated with a Vitamin C derivative, Niacinamide, and Pro-Vitamin B5
Non-comedogenic and suitable for use twice daily according to the product's directions
A cleansing and daily brightening step, not a substitute for a leave-on serum on existing dark spots
Follow with sunscreen every morning as part of your daily sun-protection routine

Can I use it alongside a niacinamide serum?

Yes. A niacinamide serum can be used after cleansing and toning as part of a brightening-focused routine. Follow the directions for the individual products you're using.

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