Murad The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C Set of 3

Benefits of The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C

• Starts to minimize the look of dark spots in 14 days (with Vita-C Glycolic Serum).
• Boosts visible radiance and helps even skin tone for a brighter, healthier-looking complexion.
• Provides essential daytime protection with broad-spectrum SPF 30 to help prevent new discoloration.

What you'll notice:

• Complexion looks brighter and more luminous.
• Texture feels smoother and more refined.
• Skin feels comfortably hydrated and protected during the day.

Clinical Results:

• In 2 weeks with Vita-C Glycolic Serum: 91% saw brighter, smoother skin with more glow; 94% agreed skin feels softer and more hydrated.
• At 4 weeks: 28% brighter skin by expert clinical grading in an independent study.

Results and timelines per brand testing for Vita-C Glycolic Serum; see product set page for details.

How To Use The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C

1. AM/PM Cleanse: Massage Essential-C Cleanser over damp face and neck; rinse and pat dry.
2. Apply Serum: Smooth a thin layer of Vita-C Glycolic Serum over face, neck and chest. If new to acids/vitamin C, start once daily and build to AM & PM as tolerated.
3. Daytime Moisturize/Protect: Follow with Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 each morning as the final step of your routine.

Pro Tip (from estheticians): For best brightening, use vitamin C in the morning and always reapply SPF when outdoors.

The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C Ingredients

CLINICALLY TESTED / KEY INGREDIENTS

Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C: Potent, stabilized antioxidant support to help brighten and even tone.

Glycolic Acid: Gently resurfaces to boost luminosity and smooth look of texture.

Broad-Spectrum SPF 30: Daily UV defense to help prevent new discoloration.

Kit Includes:

• Essential-C Cleanser — 2.0 fl oz
• Vita-C Glycolic Serum — 0.33 fl oz
• Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ — 0.8 fl oz

Essential-C Cleanser — Full INCI

INGREDIENTS

Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Chitosan, Rice Amino Acids, Zinc Aspartate, Allantoin, Sodium PCA, Lactose, Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Propyl Gallate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)

Vita-C Glycolic Serum — Full INCI

INGREDIENTS

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Dimethicone, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Diisopropyl Sebacate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lactic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ascorbic Acid, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Glutathione, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Gold, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Xymenynic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Hexylresorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Oleyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Triheptanoin, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silica, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Surfactin, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether, Sorbitol, Xanthan Gum, Decyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Sorbitan Isostearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Essential-C Day Moisture Broad Spectrum SPF 30 | PA+++ — Full INCI

INGREDIENTS

Active ingredients: Avobenzone 3.0%, Homosalate 6.5%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5.0%, Oxybenzone 2.0%
Inactive ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Butylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Benzophenone-3, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Cocoglycerides, Lauryl Lactate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Phosphate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Ectoin, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Zinc Gluconate, Ethyl Linoleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum), Yellow 6 (CI 15985), Red 33 (CI 17200)

Skin Elite is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.

FAQs

Can I use this while pregnant or nursing?
The brand does not publish specific guidance for this set; consult your physician for personalized advice.

Can I use this with retinol/retinal/acid exfoliants?
Because the serum already includes glycolic acid, avoid layering with other strong exfoliants in the same routine; alternate if needed.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Formulated for balanced, dry and combination skin; if sensitive, patch test and build usage gradually.

How long until I see results?
Brand testing on the included serum reports brighter, smoother skin in 2 weeks, with 28% brighter skin at 4 weeks.

Can I use it around the eyes?
Use cleanser/serum on face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye area; apply SPF around eyes only if the product directions indicate it’s safe for that area.

Storage and shelf life?
Store at room temperature; see packaging for period-after-opening details.

People Also Ask

Is The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C good for acne-prone skin?
It’s designed for discoloration and dullness; acne-prone users may still benefit from vitamin C’s antioxidant support—patch test first.

Can you use The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C every day?
Yes—cleanse daily, use serum once or twice daily as tolerated, and apply SPF every morning.

Does The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C work under makeup?
Yes—the moisturizer’s SPF 30 layers well under makeup and helps protect against UV-induced discoloration.

How long does a set of The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C last?
Varies by usage; as trial sizes, most users get several weeks of consistent use.

Is The Science of Healthy Skin: Brighten + Even Tone With Vitamin C fragrance-free / oil-free?
Refer to the full INCI lists above; the cleanser and moisturizer include fragrance, and formulas contain emollients.

Source for kit details, clinical claims and full INCI lists: Murad product page. 

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