The best budget Vitamin C moisturisers, all under £25

This simple yet powerful combination of Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and ginseng root extract works deep in the skin, resulting in smooth, healthy-looking skin that feels hydrated with fewer fine lines. Gentle enough for all skin types including sensitive, the No7 Radiance+ Vitamin C Daily Brightening Moisturiser absorbs quickly into the skin, making it ideal for morning application before makeup.

Customer review: "I tested this product as part of a product test and review panel and was pretty impressed with the results. With continuous use, I found it evened out my skin tone, hydrated my very dry skin, and gave me a beautiful, radiant finish. It sits well under makeup and is great for refreshing your foundation and concealer during a long working day. Just add a pea-sized amount on the back of the hand, using a soft brush, and apply in swirling motions where necessary. Great for people who suffer from dry skin like myself. Mixes well with foundation and concealer too. I keep a travel-size pot full of this in my handbag for emergencies. Beautiful Product."

Brightening and plumping up all skin types, The Body Shop's Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser is an intense moisturiser for dehydrated skin. It is made with natural camu camu berries, which are known to contain more than double the Vitamin C content you’d find in juicy oranges. Impressive stuff!

Customer review: "A really lovely lightweight moisturiser that works hard to bring out a lovely hydrated glow. Smells lovely and fresh and just sinks into the skin, leaving it hydrated but not shiny or greasy."

Formulated with vitamins C & E, this moisturiser with SPF leaves skin feeling supple and dewy whilst giving some serious glow. When it comes to do-it-all moisturisers, this Nivea Q10 Energy Healthy Glow Face Day Cream with Vitamin C is the best no-fuss option you’ll find. The formula with Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and 100% skin-identical Q10 reduces the appearance of fine lines in just two weeks, as well as firming skin, all while reducing dullness and alleviating signs of tiredness. 

Customer review: "Only a small amount is needed for a glowing face. An excellent all-day, non-greasy moisturiser, smells nice. But the real magic is as a make-up base. Try it, you'll find out."

Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and antioxidant ferulic acid work together in this lightweight moisturiser to increase skin density while hydrating and smoothing the appearance of wrinkles and boosting a natural glow. The Super Facialist Vitamin C+ Skin Defence Daily Moisturiser is also formulated with mineral UVA and UVB filters, which help protect the skin from harmful rays from the sun.

Customer review: "My skin is visibly smoother and brighter since using this. It smells LUSH and I’m very picky when it comes to scents and don’t like anything overpowering. New skincare staple."

Combining the benefits of a brightening serum with the lasting moisture of cream, use this Garnier Vitamin C Serum Cream daily in the morning for a complexion that looks even, clear and more radiant over time. If dewy skin is what you’re after, this won’t disappoint.

Customer review: "I am really impressed with this product. It’s not a sticky consistency like other Vitamin C serums, it glides onto the skin and absorbs quickly. The added SPF is a game changer, especially for the summer and this combo leaves my skin feeling protected & glowing!"

This brightening formula of The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres contains the most direct exposure to high concentrations of Vitamin C, so you might get a slight tingling sensation before your skin gets used to it. It’s also packed with hyaluronic acid spheres that work to smooth out any fine lines and wrinkles. The texture is powder-like, with a greasy feel that takes a while to settle into the skin, which is why we’d recommend using this at night, as it doesn’t make a great base for makeup. Expect super smooth, youthful-looking skin after use.

Customer review: "I used to use this constantly and it’s incredible at what it does! So affordable too, only had to stop as silly me booked an expensive holiday so all luxuries had to go on pause. It’s gritty but only slightly and the grittiness goes away quickly, it tingles very slightly (May do it more on more sensitive skin so something to consider for yourself) but the tingling sensation also doesn’t last long, it does also give you a heads up on the box that it may tingle so there shouldn’t be any surprises if you read the instructions! Wonderful glowing skin even after the first use, really does help brighten a dull complexion I swear by it!"

We’re obsessed with this Soap & Glory In The Bright Of Day Vitamin C Gel Moisturiser for its speedy brightening and hydrating powers. Giving a fabulous glow and improving the look of dry skin, this works wonders on lacklustre complexions. This is an ideal moisturiser for dry skin, so why not give it a go if your skin needs a boost?

Customer review: "This cream smells amazing. It has a lovely fresh, citrus fragrance. The gel cream has a lightweight texture that is nicely absorbed into the skin. Despite the light texture, the cream feels very hydrating. After using this over the last few weeks I've noticed my skin looks brighter and more radiant."

Aside from vitamin C, The Inkey List Vitamin B, C and E Moisturiser 50ml is also made with essential skin-loving vitamins B & E. Even without the hefty price tag, this packs a serious punch. The formula glides onto the skin comfortably and absorbs so instantly that you’ll likely forget you’re wearing anything at all.

Customer review: "I normally use the inker list peptide or omega moisturisers but my skin has felt a bit dry lately so wanted something richer and this ticks the box! I can be prone to spots, but this doesn’t break me out or make my skin greasy at all. I use it as a night moisturiser and wake up glowing."

With over one hundred five-star reviews on Boots, this happily affordable Vitamin C Brightening Day Cream from Garnier promises smoother, more luminous and tighter skin after just two weeks of use. Garnier's Vitamin C is powered by science for clear, even-looking skin that's luminous. This range is perfect for anyone with dull, uneven-looking skin. Say goodbye to tired skin and hello to skin so healthy, it glows. Finding a budget Vitamin C moisturiser is as easy as pie.

Customer review: "Amazing cream smells so good and is so rich and absorbs quickly and smells Devine with subtle citrus scent. Do not need much cream as spreads well and do notice my skin was glowing and felt amazing. Will definitely buy again."

The Revolution Skincare Vitamin C Moisture Cream is the hydrating, brightening day cream that you need for glowing skin. Enriched with vitamin C, the glow-boosting hero ingredient, as well as sunflower seed and shea butter to hydrate. Niacinamide helps to even out skin tone and reduce the appearance of blemishes and dark spots, making this your new go-to moisturiser for acne.

Customer review: "Nice and lightweight on the skin. It is reasonably priced as well and I will be looking to buy more once this one is finished."