Choosing a vitamin C serum can be challenging when different formulas, textures and promises are available. To help you find the right option right for you, MartiDerm's ampoules offer a very clear guide: each one is designed to meet a specific skin need, from prevention to correction of the most visible signs of aging.
These ultra-concentrated formulas combine pure vitamin C and proteoglycans (a highly effective antioxidant and moisturising duo) to provide radiance, firmness and moisture from the first applications.
Below, we help you understand the differences between the five ampoules so you can choose the vitamin C serum that best suits your skin and your goals.
Why choose a vitamin C serum ampoule?
Pure vitamin C is one of the most powerful but also one of the most unstable active ingredients. The ampoules enable it to be protected from light and oxygen, preserving its concentrated purity and ensuring maximum efficacy with every use.
Vitamin C serum to correct the signs of aging
When the signs of aging are visible, such as pronounced wrinkles, loss of firmness, uneven tone or dull texture, your skin needs more comprehensive formulas that combine antioxidation, repair and deep moisture. Inside the MartiDerm ampoules, two of them are specifically designed for anti-aging correction.
Skin Complex Advanced — Global anti-aging
Skin Complex Advanced is MartiDerm's most comprehensive serum for correcting the signs of aging. Its formula contains Proteum 89+, a proteoglycan that is exclusive to the brand, together with Vitamin C-Tech, vitamins F, E and D-like, which act on radiance, elasticity and firmness.
Its benefits include:
- ● Reduces wrinkles and expression lines
- ● Improves firmness and elasticity
- ● Deep moisture
Revitalises and unifies tone Clinical studies ¹ show very significant results:
- ● Up to 52% reduction in wrinkles
- ● Up to 88% more hydrated skin
- ● Up to 40% firmer skin
¹ Anti-aging efficacy of Skin Complex Advanced under dermatological supervision. Maximum values. Ref: 13820520.
A Skin Complex Advanced is ideal for those looking for comprehensive anti-aging action, and for those looking for an all-in-one serum.
Photo Age HA+ – intense radiance and sun damage repair
Photo Age HA+ is the vitamin C serum for skin that is dull, photo-aged or exposed to urban pollution. Its formula combines Vitamin C-Tech, Proteum 89+ and hyaluronic acid, acting as a powerful shield against oxidative stress.
Its key benefits are:
- ● Protects against urban stress and free radicals
- ● Provides intense radiance
- ● Improves firmness, moisture and tone
Its clinical results include:
- ● 93% Firmer skin ²
- ● 100% More radiant skin ²
- ● 43% Anti-pollution effect ³
² Use test under dermatological control. Subjective assessment. Ref: 16000121.A.
³ In vitro type I collagen synthesis. Ref: INF.698.07.04.
This ultra-concentrated serum is perfect for skin that is dull, sun-damaged or exposed to pollution.
Vitamin C serum to prevent aging according to skin type
The three ampoules in the The Originals range are formulated to prevent the first signs of aging, keeping the skin radiant, hydrated and protected. They all contain proteoglycans and pure vitamin C, but each one is adapted to a different skin type.
Proteos Hydra Plus — Dry skin
With proteoglycans and pure vitamin C, Proteos Hydra Plus is designed to moisturise intensely, provide instant radiance and improve firmness.
Key benefits:
- ● Intensive moisturising
- ● Skin firmness
- ● Instant radiance
Outstanding results:
- ● 91% Antioxidant efficacy ⁴
- ● 89% Firmer and more radiant skin ⁵
- ● 38% Moisture ⁵
⁴ In vitro study of the antioxidant effect. Ref: INF.599.26.13
⁵ Firming and moisturising efficacy and subjective assessments. Ref: 03/FIR-1_071_19-003
Ideal for dry or dehydrated skin looking for anti-aging prevention and plumper skin from the first application.
Proteos Hydra Plus SP — Normal/combination skin
Proteos Hydra Plus SP offers the same benefits as Hydra Plus, but changing its oily texture for a rich milky formula, making it a perfect daytime choice for normal to combination skin.
Benefits:
- ● Intensive moisturising
- ● Skin firmness
- ● Instant radiance
Results:
- ● 98% Antioxidant efficacy ⁶
- ● 87% More radiant skin ⁷
- ● 93% Firmer skin ⁷
⁶ In vitro study of the antioxidant effect. Ref: INF.599.26.13
⁷ Use test under dermatological control. Subjective assessments. Ref: 03/FIR-1_071-19-004
This serum is particularly suitable for those with normal skin or combination skin who wish to prevent aging while protecting and caring for their health.
Proteos Liposome — Oily or reactive skin
The oil-free formula of the Proteos Liposome serum combines proteoglycans, liposome vitamins C and E and witch hazel extract.
Benefits:
- ● Light moisture
- ● Radiance without and oily feeling
- ● Antioxidant action
- ● Helps balance reactive skin
Results:
- ● 72% Antioxidant efficacy ⁸
- ● 41% More moisturised skin ⁹
- ● 93% Firmer skin ⁹
⁸ In vitro study of the antioxidant effect. Ref: INF.599.26.13
⁹ Use test under dermatological control. Subjective assessments. Ref: 03/FIR-1_071_19-002
Proteos Liposome, is an ultra-concentrated serum designed for oily or reactive skin, or shine-prone skin types looking for an effective vitamin C serum without an oily sensation.
Which vitamin C serum to choose: your ideal ampoule
If you're still wondering what the best option for your is, here's a summary:
- ● For global anti-aging action → Skin Complex Advanced
- ● For intense radiance and sun damage → Photo Age HA+
- ● For dry skin → Proteos Hydra Plus
- ● For normal/combination skin → Proteos Hydra Plus SP
- ● For oily or reactive skin → Proteos Liposome
You can find all these MartiDerm ampoules at your local pharmacy, where they can guide you in choosing the vitamin C serum that best suits your skin's needs and help you include it in your daily routine.