I Tried Ghost Democracy's Vitamin C Serum, and It Faded My Acne Scars in a Week

By Macy Cate Williams
POPSUGAR Photography | Macy Cate Williams
POPSUGAR Photography | Macy Cate Williams
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I am very fair, so the second I pop a zit (ugh, yes, I'm a picker), a dark spot appears on my face that just won't go away. Frankly, even if I don't mess with my pimple, permanent spots show up. I've tried every face mask, serum, and acne treatment you can think of, trust me. As a shopping editor, I test out hundreds of products each year. After a decade of struggling with this issue, my holy grail has appeared. I tried this Ghost Democracy Lightbulb Vitamin C Serum ($34) after hearing lots of buzz about it, and it started working for me within just one week.

Within just a few days, I began to notice my acne scars lightening up. The texture of my skin was much smoother, too.

I was instantly drawn to this product because most vitamin C serums are orangey-brown, but this one is clear. Don't let that fool you; the formula is packed with powerful ingredients, starting with a whopping 18 percent of vitamin C. The waterless formula quickly absorbs into my skin as soon as I apply it, so there's no sticky residue. Within just a few days, I began to notice my acne scars lightening up. The texture of my skin was much smoother, too.

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On top of being one of the most effective formulas I've tried in ages, the product is also quite affordable compared to what's on the market. Most serums are at least $50, but this $34 option has a higher concentration of ingredients in it compared to its competitors. After using this little bottle of magic, I feel like I can confidently wear less foundation and let my skin glow on its own.

Trust me, I'm your shopping BFF — Ghost Democracy's serum should be your next skin-care investment. I'm already adding another bottle to my cart.