Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum 30 ml — 10% Vitamin C Brightening Hydrating Serum for Sensitive Skin

Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum is a lightweight 10% vitamin C treatment that brightens, hydrates, and helps fade discoloration while supporting clearer, smoother-looking skin.

This serum combines two gentle vitamin C derivatives with a triple-antioxidant complex to deliver immediate and lasting hydration while addressing uneven tone and blemish-prone areas. The formula focuses on tolerance and efficacy: it avoids essential oils, silicones, fragrances, and alcohols, making it suitable for sensitive skin types that want effective brightening without irritation. Use it morning or night under your moisturizer and apply sunscreen during the day for optimal skin protection.

How does C-Luma improve skin brightness and reduce dark spots?

C-Luma uses a blend of 9% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and 1% ascorbyl glucoside, two stable vitamin C forms that target pigmentation and protect against free-radical damage. Over continued use, these ingredients help even skin tone and reduce the appearance of post-breakout marks without the harshness of high-dose ascorbic acid. The triple-antioxidant mix supports overall clarity while hydrating ingredients prevent dryness that can emphasize discoloration.

• 9% sodium ascorbyl phosphate for blemish reduction and improved elasticity
• 1% ascorbyl glucoside for antioxidant protection and pigment support
• Triple-antioxidant complex to defend against environmental stressors
• Hydrating components to keep skin balanced and less prone to flaking

Will this serum hydrate without clogging or feeling sticky?

The C-Luma serum is formulated to deliver both immediate and sustained hydration without heavy silicones or oils that can feel occlusive. Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, leaving skin smooth and ready for additional serums or moisturizers. Because the formula omits common pore-clogging ingredients and fragrance, it’s designed to layer well under other products.

• Fast-absorbing, non-greasy texture suitable for layering
• Free from silicones and essential oils to reduce pore congestion
• Provides instant and ongoing moisture to maintain skin comfort

How should I add C-Luma to my skincare routine for best results?

Use one pump on clean, dry skin either in the morning or at night, then follow with your preferred serums and moisturizer. The serum is compatible with other Drunk Elephant treatments and can be combined with most actives; however, if you have a reactive skin routine, introduce it gradually to monitor tolerance. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the daytime to protect treated skin.

• Apply one pump to face after cleansing and before heavier treatments
• Safe to use morning or night; pair with sunscreen during daytime
• Compatible with other serums and moisturizers in layered routines

What ingredients are omitted and why does that matter?

Drunk Elephant intentionally leaves out essential oils, fragrances, silicones, alcohols, dyes and SLS to limit irritation and ensure active ingredients perform without interference. This "skin-first" approach helps maintain ingredient stability and reduces the chance of sensitivity, especially important for a vitamin C product. The result is focused efficacy with fewer potential irritants.

• Formulated without fragrances and essential oils to lower irritation risk
• No silicones or alcohols, preventing unnecessary occlusion or dryness
• Clean formula philosophy to prioritize active ingredient delivery

Who is this for? Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum is suited for people seeking a gentle but effective vitamin C option to brighten skin, fade post-breakout marks, and add hydration without heavy textures or common irritants. It’s a good pick for sensitive or combination skin types that want antioxidant support and improved clarity while maintaining a clean, layer-friendly routine.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Squalane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, C9-12 Alkane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Glutathione, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraisostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phloretin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metabisulfite, PPG-8-Ceteth-20, Gluconolactone, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Silica, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Chondrus Crispus Extract.