How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Vitamin C first, then Licorice Extract, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Vitamin C10% – 20%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Licorice Extractvaries (glabridin ~0.5%)
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
What Licorice Extract does
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
- Typical strength
- varies (glabridin ~0.5%)
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily skin
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What Vitamin C does
A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.
- Typical strength
- 10% – 20%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Licorice Extract vs Vitamin C: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Licorice Extract and Vitamin C together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Licorice Extract and Vitamin C, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (pigmentation), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Licorice Extract or Vitamin C?
Apply Vitamin C first, then Licorice Extract. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Licorice Extract in the morning or at night?
Licorice Extract: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily. It pairs well with niacinamide, arbutin or vitamin C for dark spots.
Should I use Vitamin C in the morning or at night?
Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.