AlumierMD Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum, Reviewed
The Verdict
Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum solves a real problem with conventional vitamin C serums – the sting and rapid degradation that come with an aqueous ascorbic acid formula – by removing the water altogether, and the silicone base does double duty as a make-up primer. It suits sensitive skin that can't tolerate standard water-based vitamin C, and anyone who wants a smoothing, pore-blurring step alongside antioxidant support. If you'd rather a different AlumierMD vitamin C or antioxidant serum, see our <a href="/reviews/alumiermd/everactive-c-e-peptide">EverActive C&E® + Peptide review</a> and <a href="/reviews/alumiermd/ultimate-boost-serum">Ultimate Boost Serum review</a>.
AlumierMD Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum | 30ml
£87.50
What is AlumierMD Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum?
AlumierMD Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum is a waterless vitamin C serum: ascorbic acid suspended in a silicone base – dimethicone and polysilicone-11 – rather than water, alongside tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E). AlumierMD state a 15% combined vitamin C and E blend. Removing the water is the point: ascorbic acid is unstable in aqueous formulas and can sting on application, and this formula is built to avoid both.
The silicone base also gives the serum a primer-like finish – AlumierMD position it as doubling up as a make-up primer, with foundation reported to sit more evenly over it. It's fragrance-free and formulated for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
| Ingredient | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | Antioxidant | Helps neutralise free-radical damage from UV and pollution; a cofactor for collagen-building enzymes |
| Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) | Antioxidant | Works alongside vitamin C, each helping to regenerate the other and extend antioxidant activity in the skin |
| Dimethicone & Polysilicone-11 | Silicone base | Waterless carrier that stabilises the ascorbic acid and gives the primer-like, soft-focus finish |
The formula contains soybean oil, so it isn't suitable if you have a soy allergy. Exact percentages for the individual actives beyond the stated combined 15% vitamin C and E blend aren't itemised on the product page pulled for this review – see the data gaps note below.
What it feels like, and what to expect
It goes on silky and slightly slippery, closer to a primer than a typical serum, which is what the silicone base is designed to do. It absorbs to a velvety, soft-focus finish with no tackiness, and because there's no water in the formula, it doesn't carry the sting some people get from water-based ascorbic acid serums. One to two pumps is enough to cover face, neck and décolletage.
The smoothing effect on the look of fine lines and pores is immediate and cosmetic. AlumierMD describe the antioxidant benefit as starting from first use, with a longer-term firming and tone benefit expected to build over three months or more of consistent use – typical of how vitamin C serums are generally described to work, rather than a claim specific to this formula.
Who it's for
- Sensitive skin that reacts to water-based ascorbic acid serums
- Anyone wanting antioxidant support alongside a visible, immediate smoothing effect
- Those who want their make-up primer step to double as an antioxidant serum
- Skin showing early loss of firmness or the appearance of fine lines
Who might prefer a different AlumierMD vitamin C serum
If you'd rather a more traditional, water-based vitamin C and peptide formula, or want to compare AlumierMD's other antioxidant serums, see our EverActive C&E® + Peptide review and Ultimate Boost Serum review. Anyone who dislikes silicone textures generally is also likely to prefer a different formula.
How to use AlumierMD Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum
- Apply one to two pumps to cleansed, dry skin – enough to cover face, neck and décolletage.
- Use it as a primer step before make-up, or as a standalone antioxidant serum under your usual moisturiser and SPF.
- Layer it lightly under other products – the fragrance-free, silicone-based formula is designed to sit under the rest of a routine without pilling.
- Use daily for consistent antioxidant exposure; AlumierMD describe longer-term firming benefits building over three months or more.
Where it sits in the AlumierMD range
Vitamin Rich Smoother Serum is one of several vitamin C and antioxidant options within AlumierMD's Targeted Serums group, sorted by concern rather than ranked against each other. For the full range sorted by category, concern and comparison, see the AlumierMD brand guide.
Ingredients glossary
Want more detail on the actives in this formula? See our glossary entries on ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E).
Safety and patch testing
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact our team for advice before use. This formula contains soybean oil, so avoid it if you have a soy allergy. As with any new skincare product, patch test first if you have sensitive or reactive skin, and stop use if irritation occurs.