The New KORA Organics Gentle Vitamin C Is Here to Enhance Skin’s Natural Radiance and Glow
Sadaf Razi is Adore Beauty's Senior Beauty Editor.
She's a former fashion editor (who worked at various glossy mags) and stylist-turned digital beauty and lifestyle writer. She has been in the lifestyle/media industry for over 10 years and her work has also been featured on international covers like Elle France and Vanity Fair Mexico.
Some of her fave Adore Beauty products include Cicaplast B5, CeraVe Cleansing Oil and Lancôme Renergie Triple Serum.
In Partnership With KORA Organics.
A few years ago, I fell in love with what I now consider one of my all-time favourite moisturisers, especially under makeup.
Creamy and buttery, it coddles the skin with a rich, whipped texture, leaves it nourished all day, and gives makeup that added "just-got-back-from-Europe" glow, the kind that glistens in the sun.
The lush moisturiser in question is KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer.
After previously singing its praises while reviewing it alongside other KORA Organics brightening turmeric products, I came to appreciate the brand not just for its famed noni glow face oil, certified organic products, and stunning supermodel-turned-entrepreneur founder, but also as my go-to when my lacklustre complexion needs a boost.
So it came as no surprise to learn the radiance-focused brand has launched a new gentle vitamin C, the KORA Organics Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum, boosted by kakadu plum, a much-loved brightening ingredient that helps protect skin from environmental aggressors while delivering more luminous, even-toned skin.
Meet the new KORA Organics Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum.
Boosted by one of nature's most powerful antioxidants, you guessed it - kakadu plum.
A much loved brightening ingredient (think radiance and even skin tone) this organic vitamin C is here to protect our skin from environmental aggressors while giving us more luminous skin.
Honestly, if I could just bathe in kakadu plum all day long - I would.
As someone who loves (and needs) a vitamin C in their routine, I couldn't wait to try this serum.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about KORA’s latest beauty launch as well as our reviews of some of their other glow-giving products to have on your radar.
If your winter skin has absolutely had it, we guarantee these will restore some much-needed vibrancy to your complexion.
What Is the Kora Organics Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum?
Here’s all the things that make this antioxidant-rich vitamin C special:
- It's powered by some of the richest natural sources of vitamin C to help improve skin tone and protect skin from environmental damage.
- Contains a natural vitamin C blend from:
- Kakadu Plum - Considered to be one of the world’s richest sources of vitamin C. Energises dull skin and visibly boosts skin’s radiance and luminosity.
- Acerola Cherry ferment - A natural source of vitamin C that promotes smooth, radiant skin.
- Noni - KORA Organics' signature ingredient. A tropical sunfruit that’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which help with skin radiance.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside - a more gentle form of vitamin C (making this a great one to try for those who find most vitamin Cs irritating) that also works to lift dull skin and leave you with a brighter, more even complexion.
- The KORA Organics kakadu plum vitamin C is also formulated with hyaluronic acid which is the perfect supporting ingredient especially in winter.
- Is housed in a 50% PCR bottle.
- All KORA Organics products are also vegan, cruelty-free, climate-neutral certified and certified organic.
In an independent, third-party clinical study, 59 women, aged 25 - 54 trialled this serum over an 8 week period and it was found:
80% noticed their skin was brighter, more radiant and even toned.
90% noticed their skin was visibly smoother.
81% felt their skin was firmer.
78% noticed visible improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
KORA Organics Kakadu Plum Vitamin C Serum Review:
The promise of brighter, glowier skin via a vitamin C that’s not too harsh on my skin is like winning the skincare lottery.
With gentle yet powerful results and innovative ingredients, my winter complexion needed this serum ASAP.
After almost two weeks of trialling it, here's what I found...
I can definitely vouch for its gentle formula. I find some vitamin Cs irritating especially when I apply near my eye contour area, but this one felt light as air and absorbed quickly with no sign of irritation.
It initially pumps out with a gel-like texture, but once it makes contact with the skin turns into an almost watery consistency, but as mentioned, sinks in quite fast.
There is a very slight sticky feeling right after application so I would wait at least ten minutes before following up with your moisturiser and makeup to avoid any pilling.
After almost two weeks of use, I have been waking up with more luminous skin, and credit the hyaluronic acid for also making my face look a bit more plump too.
The combination of all the brightening elements have given me a more revitalised complexion but I must say, the biggest drawcard for me is the packaging.
Vitamin C is notorious for oxidising and losing its potency when exposed to any form of air or light, so an airless pump with a lid like the one this KORA Organics kakadu plum vitamin C comes in, makes it a winner.
KORA Organics Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye Cream Review:
This is my year of eye products. Mainly because I’ve noticed an increase in dehydration under my eyes and a result, more creasage.
What was once a nice-to-have whenever needed, a nourishing eye cream has now become a staple for me.
I loved the feel of this eye cream on my fatigued under eyes.
The creamy texture doesn't feel heavy on the delicate under eye skin and it provides just enough moisture to get me through the dry air of a winter’s day.
There was also zero irritation despite the vitamin C in the formula and my favourite thing about this hydrating eye cream is the inclusion of peptides (an ingredient you definitely want to look for in an eye product).
The KORA Organics berry eye cream is also perfect for layering under your concealer.
It smooths over dry lines ever so slightly creating a nice film which I found made my concealer last longer throughout the day too.
KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser Review:
"I’ve heard nothing but great things about KORA’s Turmeric skincare line, so I was more than happy to volunteer my face as tribute.
For research purposes, of course.The Kora Organics Turmeric Glow Foaming Cleanser leaves my skin shiny and squeaky-clean, but not stripped of all its moisture.
It has a lovely minty cooling effect, thanks to a blend of peppermint, palo santo and rosemary, that feels invigorating for both the skin and mind.I’ve been using it as my second cleanse for a deeper clean, but my partner and his oily skin have been loving it as a primary cleanser too!
Particularly post-shave, to soothe his skin." - Jas.
KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask Review:
"As for the KORA Organics Turmeric Brightening & Exfoliating Mask, it’s clear to see why this is such a cult product. I can confirm it’s well deserving of all the hype it gets.
Like the cleanser, the turmeric mask feels cooling on the skin and gives it a gentle reset.
I was a little worried its grainy texture would be too harsh on my dry skin, but quite the opposite!
It immediately makes my skin look brighter and smooth, with a subtle plumping effect that makes me look more awake and my pores less visible.
My skin feels clean, but not tight.
I only leave it on for about five minutes, but that’s all my dry skin needs. I then use a warm, damp cloth to gently wipe it off in circular motions to remove excess dead skin." - Jas.
Final Thoughts...
If you’re looking to build a whole radiant-skin routine then these glow-boosting products are everything you need.
What’s more, for our friends who care about the impact your purchases make on the environment, then you’ll love Kora’s refillable pods!
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