Tested for you: 30% Vitamin C in „Boost Up“ from Trinny London

Vitamin C gives the skin the ultimate glow. But that’s not all, because this vitamin is a real all-rounder: it is effective against pigmentation spots and protects the complexion from environmental pollution and damage caused by sunlight. However, most commercially available skincare products only contain ten to 15 percent of the active ingredient.

For this reason alone, I was curious to see what effect I could achieve for my skin with the 30% vitamin C boost from Trinny London. This super-powerful serum not only contains a high concentration of vitamin C in the form of ethyl ascorbic acid. This is particularly effective as it does not need to be converted into pure ascorbic acid in the skin. In addition, ethyl ascorbic acid is very stable in cosmetics, can have a long-term effect and is very well tolerated. In “Boost up”, together with plankton extract and natural microalgae, it strengthens the skin’s natural defenses.

Vitamin C for a glow in the morning

“Vitamin C has always been one of my great passions. Our radiant serum with 30 percent vitamin C makes the skin brighter and the complexion more even. “Boost up is the best morning boost for your complexion. I can’t get enough of it.” Trinny Woodall, founder & CEO

Due to the high concentration of active ingredients, the manufacturer recommends the product “only for very experienced skincare users”. Boost up” is not suitable for first-time users of vitamin C, i.e. people who have never used highly active products before or who have sensitive or irritable skin. Such a highly concentrated formulation can cause irritation to very sensitive skin.

Patch test on the forearm

To ensure that the serum is well tolerated, a patch test (e.g. on the forearm) is recommended before the first application. The best way to do this is to apply a pump of the product to the forearm and leave it on overnight to check how well it is tolerated by the skin.

I have to admit that I didn’t do the patch test. My skin has been used to highly active ingredients such as retinol for years. However, for safety reasons, I only used the vitamin C serum every other day in the morning in the initial phase and then applied a sunscreen to gradually acclimatize my skin to the active ingredient.

The ultimate complexion boost – this is what my skincare routine looks like:

• After cleansing in the morning, I apply a pump to the face (avoidin
• Beginners use the serum twice a week to start with and slowly increase the application to daily use. As soon as the skin reacts irritably, I discontinue use.
• I then apply a day cream. If it doesn’t already have an LF, I apply a sunscreen on top.

Regular use of vitamin C skin care increases the skin’s radiance and vitality. The skin tone looks more even and my complexion remains protected from harmful environmental influences.

And what does the dermatologist say about vitamin C

Dr. Susanne Steinkraus from Munich: “A vitamin C product should rather be used in the morning because vitamin C has an antioxidant mechanism. However, it should not be used at the same time as other acids as this can irritate the skin. In combination with vitamin A, for example, C works very well – but preferably at a different time of the day. Vitamin A is better used in the evening because it can make the skin s

By the way: There is a slightly cheaper refill for the “Boost up” serum. However, the refills do not work without the original product. If you want to try out the product first, try the 9.5 ml mini format of “Boost Up”.

“Boost Up”, 30 ml,$89.00, refill $72.00, ‘Boost Up Mini’, 9.5 ml, $34.00 – from Trinny London