Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Photo Brightening Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30

This is an oil-free, fast-absorbing daytime moisturizer with built-in broad-spectrum SPF 30, formulated to brighten skin tone, reduce visible dark spots/discoloration, and provide anti-ageing benefits while protecting from UV damage. 
It belongs to the Vitamin C Ester line, and the brand claims it “gives the appearance of collagen-rich skin by visibly smoothing, brightening and minimizing discoloration over time.” 
Because it combines antioxidant actives with sun protection, it’s positioned as a multitasking “day moisturizer + treatment + SPF” product.

Key Benefits

• Brightens skin tone and helps reduce the appearance of dark spots / uneven pigmentation. 

• Smoothes texture, visibly improves skin’s softness and suppleness. Consumer claims say: after 28 days, 98% noticed smoother skin; 83% agreed skin looked brighter. 

• Oil-free, weightless lotion texture → good for layering under makeup or for normal to combination skin types. 

• Provides SPF 30 broad-spectrum (mineral-based filters) protection against UVA & UVB rays, helping guard against photo-ageing and pigmentation.

Key Ingredients & Features

• Vitamin C Ester: A fat-soluble, highly stable form of vitamin C (e.g., Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) designed for better absorption and brightening/anti-oxidant effects. 

• Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA): A potent antioxidant claimed to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores. 

• Mineral-based SPF filters: Titanium Dioxide (4.20% listed as active in UK region) plus other filters providing broad spectrum UV protection. 

• Additional supporting ingredients: glycerin (humectant), lightweight silicones/dimethicone for texture smoothing, bisabolol (soothing). 

How to Use

• Use in the morning, after cleansing (and after any serums you use). 

• Massage onto cleansed face and neck using a gentle upward motion. 

• Because it includes SPF 30, it serves as your daytime moisturizer + sun-protection step (though depending on your sun exposure you may still need a dedicated higher-SPF product/reapplication).

• Follow with makeup if desired after the product has absorbed.

• For best results, consistent morning use is recommended—brightening and texture improvements are reported over 28 days.