Lavender & Vitamin C Day & Night Moisturizer 50ml - Pack of 2: Brightening round-the-clock cream
This value pack contains 2 x Lavender & Vitamin C Day & Night Moisturizer 50ml, so you get two full-size products in one order.
Dr. Botanicals is the award-winning botanical skincare brand from London. Ethically sourced plant ingredients, cruelty-free formulations, crafted with the UK's botanical heritage in mind.
Why you'll love it
Skin looks brighter and more even as stabilized Vitamin C targets the appearance of dullness
Fine lines appear softened with consistent use, supported by Retinyl Palmitate
Skin feels calm and comfortable, soothed by Lavender Flower Oil
Dry areas feel replenished by Coconut Oil and Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Antioxidant protection from Vitamin C and Tocopherol helps defend against environmental stress
One cream covers morning and evening, which simplifies a routine considerably
A soft lavender scent that suits an evening wind-down as much as a morning start
What it is
A day and night moisturizer that pairs two vitamin-derived actives with a calming botanical. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a stable, gentle form of Vitamin C - far more forgiving than pure L-ascorbic acid, which oxidizes quickly and stings sensitive skin. It targets the look of dullness and uneven tone.
Retinyl Palmitate is the mildest of the retinoid family, an ester of vitamin A that converts slowly on the skin. That gentleness is the point in a cream designed for twice-daily use: a stronger retinoid would be unsuitable for morning application, whereas this can be used around the clock.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil is the third element, bringing the calming quality lavender is known for and giving the cream its soft floral character. Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate and Glycerin handle hydration, with Tocopherol adding antioxidant protection.
Key ingredients
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C)
A stable, gentle form of Vitamin C that helps brighten the look of dull, uneven skin. It is far more forgiving than pure ascorbic acid and rarely stings.
Retinyl Palmitate
The mildest member of the retinoid family, an ester of vitamin A that converts slowly on the skin. It supports the appearance of smoother, more refined skin at a strength gentle enough for twice-daily use.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil
A calming botanical oil long valued for its soothing qualities. It gives the cream its soft floral scent.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
A nourishing plant oil rich in fatty acids that helps replenish the skin's lipid barrier.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
An antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors and works alongside Vitamin C.
Glycerin
A moisture-binding humectant that helps prevent the skin from feeling dry or tight.
Who it's for
This cream is ideal for anyone whose skin looks dull or uneven and who wants brightening and gentle renewal in a single product rather than a multi-step routine. It suits normal, combination and dry skin.
The gentleness of both actives makes it a sensible entry point for anyone who has found Vitamin C or Retinol too strong. Because Retinyl Palmitate is a retinoid, it is generally advised against during pregnancy and breastfeeding - speak to your healthcare practitioner first. Contains fragrance allergens, so patch test if reactive.
What to expect
Skin feels hydrated and comfortable from the first application, with no stinging. Brightening from Vitamin C typically becomes noticeable within three to four weeks. Retinyl Palmitate works slowly, so improvements to fine lines and texture build over eight to twelve weeks of consistent twice-daily use.
How to use
Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, dry skin morning and evening.
Massage over the face and neck using upward motions until absorbed. If you use a serum, apply it first. Always finish your morning routine with SPF - both Vitamin C and retinoids work better alongside sun protection, and it protects the results you are building. Avoid the immediate eye area.
Product attributes
Brand: Dr. Botanicals
Product name: Lavender & Vitamin C Day & Night Moisturizer 50ml, Pack of 2
Pack contents: 2 x Lavender & Vitamin C Day & Night Moisturizer 50ml
Product type: Brightening day and night cream
Cruelty-free: Yes
Is it vegan: Yes
Contains SPF: No
Key actives: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) and Retinyl Palmitate
Supporting ingredients: Lavender Flower Oil, Coconut Oil, Vitamin E and Glycerin
Primary concerns: Dullness, uneven tone, fine lines and dryness
Suitable for: Normal, combination and dry skin
Texture: Comforting cream
Finish: Soft and non-greasy
Routine position: After serum, morning and evening
Recommended use: Twice daily
Application areas: Face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye area
Frequently asked questions
Can I really use Vitamin C and a retinoid in the same cream?
Yes, at these strengths. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Retinyl Palmitate are both mild forms, formulated to work together in a twice-daily product.
Will it sting?
It shouldn't. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is one of the gentlest stabilized forms of Vitamin C.
Do I need SPF?
Yes. Both actives work better alongside sun protection, and SPF protects the brightening results you're building.
Can I use it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Retinoids, including Retinyl Palmitate, are generally advised against during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Speak to your healthcare practitioner first.
Is Retinyl Palmitate as strong as Retinol?
No, it is considerably milder. That is deliberate - it makes twice-daily use possible, which a stronger retinoid would not allow.
Do I need a separate day and night cream?
Not with this one. It is formulated for both, which is the point of the format.
What does it smell like?
Softly floral from the lavender flower oil, rather than a heavy perfume.
Is it vegan?
Yes. All the ingredients in this formula are plant-derived or synthetic; none are animal-derived.
Can I use it around my eyes?
Avoid the immediate eye area, since it contains a retinoid. You can apply carefully to the outer eye area.
Caution:
This is a cosmetic product for external use only, and all results will be temporary; individual results may vary. Carry out a patch test before application, and do not apply to broken, damaged, or sunburnt skin. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs. If redness, irritation, or discomfort occurs, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner before starting a new skin treatment, or if pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication. Do not ingest. Store out of direct sunlight in a cool, dry place, and keep out of the reach of children.
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