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Bethenny Frankel is the sassy former star who's hard not to love. In the last few years, she's earned a reputation as a beauty maven, sharing all her go-to products with her social media following across TikTok, Instagram and more. One of her favorites? , an anti-aging, dark spot-reducing wonder that is now $19 — making this the perfect time to try it out yourself.

This serum contains a high concentration of Vitamin C along with tripeptides and green tea extract to help restore skin to its youthful, glowy best. When you consider how much quality skincare can cost these days — e.g.



, $81 for from Sunday Riley, which actually contains a smaller concentration of the vitamin than Bliss Bright Idea at the same 1-ounce size — snapping up this refreshingly affordable option is an absolute no-brainer. Bethenny's been a fan of this brand from way back. "Bliss was the first spa chain that I can remember, and now they can reach everyone.

I always remembered that Bliss products were amazing ...

I love [the] entire Bliss Vitamin C skin-care range," she told . She loves it so much that she couldn't resist waxing poetic about the benefits of the in a specially dedicated video: "I'm a vitamin C girl," Bethenny shared in the video. "I don't drink my orange juice, but I put vitamin C serum on every day.

" Her standby serum? , of course. "It's great for year-round daytime [wear] ..

. [Bright Idea is] hydrating, plumping, brightening. .

.. Not all vitamin C is created equal!" In , where Frankel rounded up her top vitamin C products, she included Bliss Bright Idea as well, noting that the serum contains "20% vitamin C, which is good — you want good vitamin C concentration.

" And that's what you get with Bliss Bright Idea. Thanks to its high concentration of vitamin C, you're getting a serum that works to brighten your skin, reduce the look of dark spots and restore a tired 'dermis to a more glowy, balanced complexion. Patented tripeptides in the formula work to elevate and protect your natural , a protein that is one of the main building blocks in skin that keeps it from sagging and gives it a more youthful look.

Green tea extract is also in the mix to provide a skin-loving boost of antioxidants. It all gets whipped together into one potent serum that boosts skin's elasticity to create a visibly firmer exterior. Over 4,600 Amazon shoppers have given a five-star rating, with many highlighting the pleasant scent and texture of the serum as well as the positive effects on skin after use.

Pros 👍 "This product feels wonderful going on, spreads easy and really evens and brightens my skin," wrote, adding, "Other products go on nicely over the top." shared, "After a few weeks of using twice daily, I noticed the dark spots in my face have lightened." "By far the best [vitamin C serum] I’ve ever used," said .

"Leaves my skin so hydrated and smooth whether I use it during the day or at night. If I wake up with plump, moisturized skin I know the product is doing its job!" Older beauty enthusiasts like it too: "This serum is an absolute delight to use on my combo mature skin," . "The serum is somewhat gel-like in texture and has no obvious scent.

It feels nice on my skin, and absorbs really well ...

Run the ingredient list through your favorite skin-care ingredient decoder and see for yourself all the goodies packed into this lightweight, affordable serum. I love that I can get great skin-care ingredients in a serum that doesn't break the bank." Cons👎 Some reviewers advised there may be some drying: "The only thing is that it's very drying to the skin if you don't use it with a moisturizer," wrote .

"But trust me, it works ...

It's absolutely amazing for hyperpigmentation. I live in Guyana, and the sun is terrible here, leaving me with sun damage, dark spots, acne, redness, dark under eyes, literally everything you can think of. [But] I tried this serum and after the first few days, my skin said hello! My skin is glowing! All my dark spots cleared up; I can look in the mirror and see the difference.

" Another offered a fragrance-related caveat: "It could be overpowering for someone sensitive to scents." Bethenny's not alone: More than 4,600 Amazon shoppers are also megafans of this serum. If you have , you'll get free shipping, of course.

Not yet a member? No problem. . (And by the way, those without still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.

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