Radiant Choice Vitamin C Face Serum
A Vitamin C brightening serum.
- Dull or uneven skin tone
₹599 · ₹20/ml • Analysed 5 June 2026
Lotus Herbals' entry into the Vitamin C serum category, part of the Radiant Choice range. The Vitamin C form used is not confirmed on public-facing product pages — key information for assessing formula stability in India's heat. The brightening complex combines Vitamin C with Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Longa), Saffron Extract, and Hyaluronic Acid. Curcumin in Turmeric has published brightening and anti-inflammatory data. Saffron Extract contains safranal and crocin with antioxidant and mild brightening properties. Fragrance is present. Full INCI is not published on the product page reviewed — active concentrations are not disclosed.
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
At a glance
What was checked
Each claim checked against publicly available evidence: published test reports, the ingredient list, and regulatory data.
Score breakdown
How this product was rated across four areas. Open any row for the full rationale.
Ingredient SafetyGood33/50The Vitamin C form is unspecified — if L-ascorbic acid, it degrades rapidly in India's heat and can cause irritation at higher concentrations.
The Vitamin C form is unspecified — if L-ascorbic acid, it degrades rapidly in India's heat and can cause irritation at higher concentrations. If a stable derivative (EAA, Ascorbyl Glucoside), stability is less concerning. Turmeric (Curcumin) can stain and may cause photosensitivity at high concentrations in some individuals. Contains synthetic fragrance in a leave-on serum — elevated sensitisation concern for regular facial use. Full INCI not published.
Formula DesignFair11/20The Vitamin C form and concentration are not disclosed — this is the defining active in this serum, and without knowing the form (L-ascorbic acid vs stable derivative) formulation ...
The Vitamin C form and concentration are not disclosed — this is the defining active in this serum, and without knowing the form (L-ascorbic acid vs stable derivative) formulation efficacy and stability cannot be assessed. Turmeric and Saffron have published brightening evidence but their concentrations are also undisclosed. The formula cannot be meaningfully evaluated as a Vitamin C serum without disclosure of the primary active's identity.
Claims EvidenceFair9/20The brand's hero active — Vitamin C — is not identified by form or concentration, which is a fundamental transparency failure for a product sold as a 'Vitamin C Serum'.
The brand's hero active — Vitamin C — is not identified by form or concentration, which is a fundamental transparency failure for a product sold as a 'Vitamin C Serum'. Form (stable vs unstable) and concentration are the two most important pieces of information for a consumer buying a Vit C product. Full INCI not publicly available. No clinical substantiation for brightening claims.
Ethics & SustainabilityStrong8/10Indian brand with domestic botanical sourcing emphasis.
Indian brand with domestic botanical sourcing emphasis. Cruelty-free. Saffron and Turmeric are cultivated in India supporting local agriculture. Contains synthetic fragrance.
Ingredient list
7 ingredients · INCI order
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Vitamin C |
Curcuma Longa Root Extract |
Crocus Sativus (Saffron) Extract |
Sodium Hyaluronate |
Phenoxyethanol |
Fragrance |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
Consumer reviews
This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
Full methodology
- What global regulations say about each ingredient
- What toxicology evidence shows at cosmetic concentrations
- What formula concentration context changes
- What the product format and leave-on contact time changes
- What the stated user group needs
- What published test evidence confirms
- What the brand is claiming vs what evidence supports
Turmeric's brightening and anti-inflammatory properties are well-aligned with Indian skin concerns and have strong cultural familiarity. The lack of disclosed Vitamin C form is a material gap — for India's climate, only heat-stable derivatives (EAA, Ascorbyl Glucoside) are appropriate. Users who react to fragrance should be cautious with leave-on serums.
