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Decoding Vitamins in Skincare – A Guide to Picking the Right Vitamin for Your Skin

Just as they do in our daily diet Vitamins play a vital role in skincare. Many skin concerns can be supported and restored with a balanced diet and a daily dose of topical Vitamins. Whether you choose a mist, serum or a moisturiser, Vitamins in natural and organic skincare formulations can work together in harmony (with some exceptions) to build a resilient and strong skin barrier.  

Vitamins play a crucial role in any anti-aging skincare routine, preventing fine lines and wrinkles and imparting GLOW. With so many skin-loving benefits, adding vitamins to your routine need not be confusing.

We decode our top Vitamin picks in natural skincare to help you pick the right Vitamins for your skin. 

VITAMIN A (AKA Retinol) 

The gold standard in anti-aging actives and a potent antioxidant. 

  • Exfoliates dull skin, increasing cell turnover restoring luminosity 
  • Brightens skin tone, fades pigmentation and dark spots 
  • Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
  • Protects the skin against free radicals that accelerate the aging process 
  • Beneficial in fighting acne and helps to fade scars 
  • Used to treat acne and regulate sebum production 

Our top Vitamin A picks:

AMALA: Rejuvenate Illuminating Pro-Retinoic Treatment Oil $280.00

This gold-infused face oil blends pro-retinoic Cacay and Rosehip Oils with Olive Squalane to melt effortlessly into the skin, it does come with a luxury price tag, however, a little goes a long way and this oil really does transform skin due to its wrinkle-fighting bio-nutrients.

DR ALKAITIS: Organic Night Creme $80.00

Developed to firm the skin, replenish moisture, repair damage and minimise the appearance of fine lines. A potent blend of Vitamin A from pure organic Carrot and Marigold Extract plus Vitamin C from Camu Camu and Acerola, that deeply moisturisers and strengthens the skin barrier.

DR ALKAITIS

Organic Night Creme

$95.00
Rich reparative night moisturising cream.

Helps restore the skin’s natural radiance while you sleep. Repairs and nourishes, refines pores while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Nurtures and soothes even the driest and most sensitive skin.

Best for: All skin types and skin conditions.

Volume: 30ml

AMALA: Rejuvenate Youth-Renewing Powerhouse Eye Cream $200.00

Due to a proprietary blend of age-fighting bio-botanicals, dark circles, puffiness and the look of lines are minimised – perfect for first signs of aging and mature skin.

AMALA

Rejuvenate Youth-Renewing Powerhouse Eye Cream

$205.00
Mid-Weight Eye Cream.

Revive and reawaken tired-looking eyes with this comprehensive contouring cream. A proprietary blend of age-fighting bio-botanicals helps target dark circles, puffiness and the look of lines.

Best For: Eye treatment in all skin types.

Volume: 15ml

VITAMIN B

Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B5 are not to be confused. Look to products that contain both if you can, as they are two very different actives, both with amazing skin benefits. 

Niacinamide (AKA Vitamin B3) 

Plays a key role in over 200 cellular reactions, making it beneficial for many skin types. Vitamin B helps to keep your skin soft, healthy and glowing. 

  • Protects from environmental irritants, pollutants and lifestyle stresses 
  • Increases hydration levels similar to the of Hyaluronic acid reducing transdermal water loss
  • Beneficial for balancing sebum, refining pores, especially in oily skin types due to its antibiotic properties 
  • Particularly good for skin types that are sensitive, reactive or inflamed 
  • Brightens and evens skin tone 
Panthenol (AKA Vitamin B5) 

This active functions mainly as an effective hydrating ingredient. 

  • Acts as a humectant, attracting water to the skin boosting moisture levels and hydration
  • Boosts skin quality due to its rejuvenating properties, supporting new skin cell growth
  • Anti-inflammatory properties soothe and calm skin 
  • Is beneficial for wound healing 

VENN: Vitamin B Activated All-in-One Concentrate $293.00

A super-charged Vitamin B multi-correctional cream hydrate and effectively improve the skin’s complexion in a single step. All the benefits of a toner, serum and moisturiser in one, this is perfect for those that prefer a streamlined and minimal step skincare routine.

VENN

Vitamin B Activated All-In-One Concentrate

$300.00
A vitamin rich all in one powerhouse serum and moisturiser cream.

A rich and intensely luxurious multi-correctional cream. Scientifically formulated using B vitamins and essential Amino Acids to deeply hydrate and effectively improve the skin’s complexion in a single step.

Best For: all skin types. Beneficial for mature skin types and those that prefer cream rich in texture.

Volume: 50ml

FRENCH GIRL: Néroli Serum Lumineux – Clarifying Serum $64.00

A lightweight priming serum formulated to promote healthy aging by firming, brightening, and smoothing the skin’s appearance without silicones. Packed with antioxidants and Vitamins A, C & E, this serum is the perfect for under makeup or your daily AM moisturiser.

FRENCH GIRL

Neroli Serum Lumineux

$68.00
Lightweight clarifying and priming serum.

Formulated with ingredients that promote healthy aging by firming, brightening, and smoothing the skin's appearance without silicones. Packed with antioxidants and skin loving botanicals it is the perfect serum for under makeup or your nightly moisturiser.

Best for: brightening and priming for all skin types.

Volume: 60ml

ORGAID: Anti-Aging and Moisturising Organic Sheet Mask from $9.95

Organic botanical serum delivered deeper into the skin via Ecoderma fabric technology. The antioxidant-packed ingredients help fight the effects of aging, irritation, and dryness-leaving skin that’s supple, moisturised, and replenished. Amazing for a pick me for the skin or as a weekly ritual for dry skin and those looking for anti-aging benefits.

VITAMIN C (AKA L-ASCORBIC ACID) 

One of the most important vitamins you can incorporate into your skin routine due to its’ super brightening powers and ability to boost collagen production.
  • High levels of antioxidants protects collagen and elastin integrity, playing a major role in collagen synthesis.
  • Fades pigmentation and age spots for bright glowing skin.
  • Restores radiance and tone for healthy looking skin.
  • Fights against photo ageing, pollutants and sun damage.
  • Helps in preventing transdermal water loss. 

 

Avoid using Niacinamide(B3) and pure forms of Vitamin C layered in the same AM or PM routine, as Niacinamide can reduce the efficacy of Vitamin C.  They can be used on alternate days or use one in the AM and one in the PM to enjoy the benefits of both.FRENCH GIRL: Lait de Rose – Vitamin C Polishing Wash $64.00A gentle facial exfoliant rich in Vitamin-C and antioxidants to nourish, smooth, and brighten the complexion while helping to repair damaged skin. Formulated with the super-fruit Kakadu Plum containing the highest known Vitamin C levels in nature, this polish brightens and lifts even the most sensitive skin types.

 
 

FRENCH GIRL

Lait De Rose – Vitamin C Polishing Wash

$66.00
Powdered exfoliating scrub.

A gentle facial exfoliant rich in Vitamin-C and antioxidants to nourish, smooth, and brighten the complexion while helping to repair damaged skin.

Best for: exfoliating all skin types: Especially dull, congested, or sensitive skin.

Volume: 40 grams

AMALA: Brighten Weightless Vitamin C Water Cream $200.00

This formulation is a real breakthrough moisturiser, boosted with a surge of highly active Vitamin C and powerful brightening actives to recapture vibrant, radiant clarity. It’s perfectly suited to all skin types, clarifies and refines with water-light hydration. Particularly recommended for those looking to diminish the look of discolorations, dark spots and sun damage.

AMALA

Brighten Weightless Vitamin C Water Cream

$205.00
Lightweight gel cream.

This breakthrough moisturizer releases a surge of highly active Vitamin C and powerful brightening actives to recapture vibrant, radiant clarity. Helps diminish the look of discolorations to reveal more even, luminous tone. Best For: Pigmentation and brightening in all skin types.

Volume: 50ml

LUXE Botanics: Camu Mist $50

Bursting with Vitamin C this is the ideal pre treatment primer, a single spritz prepares skin for maximum serum absorption, gives skin an instant antioxidant boost and delivers a dewy glow. The Camu Camu one the richest sources of Vitamin C works harmoniously with Damascus Rose water to calm, soothe and brighten the skin.

LUXE BOTANICS

Camu Brightening Mist

$5.00$30.00
Lightweight hydrating mist. Hydrate, illuminate and plump skin with Camu Brightening Mist. A refreshing spray all-day toner bursting with vitamin C, sodium hyaluronate and Damascus rose water. Gives skin an instant antioxidant boost and delivers a dewy glow. Best for: hydration in dull, sun damaged or lacklustre skin.

VITAMIN E 

Vitamin E is not only a powerful free radical fighter, it is also helpful in assisting skin repair and a broad range of skin concerns.

  • heals and supports cellular restoration, making it effective in fading scars and marks 
  • supports against free radicals due to its antioxidant properties preventing inflammation
  • moisturisers and strengthens the skin’s barrier 

The benefits of Vitamin E in a formulation are compounded when paired with Vitamin C.  Look to Vitamin E for all round skincare benefits when selecting your products.

AMLY: Deep Reveal Cleansing Balm and Mask $108

DEEP REVEAL cleanses your skin as well as multitasking as a twice weekly luxurious and replenishing deep-treatment mask. Infused with the benefits of 28 incredible botanicals and 4 highly concentrated bio-actives as Vitamin E and C, this velvety balm is the ultimate in removing makeup, excess sebum and grime whilst balancing the skin barrier.

AMLY

Deep Reveal Cleansing Balm and Mask

$108.00
Cleansing Balm and Mask with organic muslin cloth and walnut spatula.

This comforting velvety balm and mask gently erases everyday impurities and make-up and safeguards a radiant and resilient complexion.

Best For: Pre-cleanse and gentle cleansing in all skin types.

Volume: 100ml

TRUE ORGANIC OF SWEDEN: Face IT Serum $85

A luxurious serum for radiant and glowing skin. Formulated of the finest blend of pure organic oils, rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E to promote cell renewal, stimulate new collagen production and help improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation. Helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and restore skin elasticity. Simply perfection in a bottle.

TRUE ORGANIC of SWEDEN

Face It Serum

$55.00
Lightweight clear organic serum.

A fast-absorbing potent organic serum with a concentration of active ingredients. Truly nourishing and revitalizing, non-comedogenic, for a healthy glowing complexion.

Best For: All skin types, beneficial for blemish prone.

Volume: 30ml

DR ALKIATIS: Organic Day Cream $80

Velvety soft and lightweight yet rich in anti-oxidants and brimming with Vitamin E and C, this cream deeply moisturizes and softens your skin and shields the skin from environmental influences while minimizing the appearance of fine lines, and perfect for all skin types.

DR ALKAITIS

Organic Day Creme

$95.00
Lightweight cream moisturiser.

Velvety soft and lightweight yet rich in anti-oxidants and brimming with natural vitamins, this cream deeply moisturises and softens your skin. Shields the skin from environmental influences while minimizing the appearance of fine lines. Leaves your skin healthy and luminous.

Best for: All skin types

Volume: 30ml

VITAMIN K 

Known as the complexion boosting skin healer.

  • Helps the look dark circles and redness in the skin (perfect in an eye cream or those prone to capillaries and rosacea). 
  • Supports skin elasticity, vital for firm and plump skin 
  • Restores dull and lacklustre skin 
  • Beneficial skin showing the signs of environmental stress or an indulgent lifestyle. 

VENN Age-Reversing All-In-One Concentrate $133-293

Scientifically formulated using potent concentrations of naturally derived antioxidants and high-performance peptides, clinically proven to deeply hydrate and effectively improve the skin’s complexion in a single step. Panax Ginseng, Maitake Mushroom, Green Tea Leaves, French Maritime Pine Bark, Milk Thistle Root, and Red Onion Shells are some of the natural sources of the formula’s key ingredients that work in synergy with each other to form a complete routine that delivers unparalleled results.

VENN

Age-Reversing All-in-One Concentrate

$300.00
All in one light-weight serum and moisturiser cream. An intensely luxurious multi-correctional cream. Scientifically formulated using potent concentrations of naturally derived antioxidants and high-performance peptides, clinically proven to deeply hydrate and effectively improve the skin’s complexion in a single step. Best for: Formulated for all skin types and those that prefer a light-weight fluid texture. Volume: 50ml

AMALA: Skin Calming Reparative Treatment Oil $285

Rich in Vitamin A, C, E and K, this ultra- calming treatment oil, comforts, calms and rehydrates sensitive and irritated skin. Scientifically proven and beneficial for those with capillaries, rosacea.

Vitamins are vital to the health of skin, just like they needed in our daily diets for healthy of bodies. The key to seeing these amazing benefits is consistency (like a good diet, but for the skin). Daily use of natural and organic skincare bursting with vitamins, whether in your AM or PM routine will work in line with your skin renewal process. Dedicate to these super- actives you’ll see glowing and revitalised skin in around 8 weeks. 

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