{"product_id":"c20-bare","title":"C20 BARE Serum","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.nf-pd{line-height:1.7;color:#333;font-size:.98rem}.nf-pd .nf-tag{font-size:.75rem;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#0d6d7f;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 .5rem}.nf-pd .nf-hook{font-size:1.05rem;color:#222;margin:0 0 1.25rem}.nf-pd a{color:#0d6d7f;text-decoration:underline}.nf-pd details.nf-q{border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5}.nf-pd details.nf-q:last-of-type{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5}.nf-pd summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:1rem;padding:.9rem 0}.nf-pd summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.nf-pd summary h3{margin:0;font-size:1rem;font-weight:600;color:#0d6d7f}.nf-pd summary::after{content:'+';color:#0d6d7f;font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:400;flex:none}.nf-pd details[open] summary::after{content:'-'}.nf-pd details\u003ediv{padding:0 0 1.1rem;color:#444}.nf-pd details\u003ediv\u003ep{margin:0 0 .7rem}.nf-pd details\u003ediv h4{font-size:.9rem;color:#0d6d7f;margin:1rem 0 .35rem;font-weight:700}.nf-pd details\u003ediv ul{margin:.3rem 0 .8rem;padding-left:1.2rem}.nf-pd details\u003ediv li{margin:0 0 .35rem}.nf-pd details\u003ediv strong{color:#333}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"nf-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nf-tag\"\u003eMINIMALIST REAL VITAMIN C SERUM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nf-hook\"\u003eBARE your brightest complexion with a radically minimal 20% L-Ascorbic Acid serum engineered to deliver maximum clinical brightening and pure antioxidant defense without unnecessary fillers or thickeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nf-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe formulation philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eC20 BARE is our most streamlined intervention for severe photo-aging and dullness. Because high-strength Vitamin C is notoriously difficult to stabilize, legacy brands typically load their serums with complex chemical stabilizers, thick polymers, and heavy occlusives. We bypassed this completely. Relying on an advanced green-chemistry transit system and a strictly minimal matrix, we created a hyper-clean environment for pure 20% L-Ascorbic Acid to thrive. This delivers the maximum clinical brightening dose with zero interference, absorbing rapidly without leaving a single trace of sticky or greasy film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nf-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep high-strength Vitamin C stable, brands are often forced into formulation compromises. They either trap the acid in heavy, waterless silicone suspensions that feel like gritty sand on the face, or they rely on barrier-destroying denatured alcohols to force fast absorption. Legacy water-based formulas frequently rely on sticky glycols and cheap synthetic antioxidants that carry the offensive \"hot dog water\" scent, suffocate the pores, and pill (roll up into tiny flakes or balls) under makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWe Do Things Differently\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe engineer C20 BARE for absolute clinical purity and flawless sensory elegance. Relying on a radically minimal matrix and utilizing an advanced transit system of DMI and Propanediol, we completely bypass the need for gritty silicones, waterless oil bases, and barrier-stripping alcohols. The result is an odorless, 20% clinical acid that glides on like water, sinks in rapidly, leaving the skin dry to the touch in under two minutes, and leaves your face feeling entirely bare, breathable, and perfectly primed for seamless sunscreen and makeup application without a single flake of pilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nf-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey actives\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Core Active\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20% Pure L-Ascorbic Acid: Formulated at the absolute 20% limit because dermatological data proves that going higher yields no additional collagen stimulation but exponentially increases the risk of severe barrier damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Advanced Transit \u0026amp; Base Matrix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropanediol \u0026amp; Dimethyl Isosorbide (DMI): A targeted green-chemistry solvent network that drives the massive active payload deep into the tissue without barrier-stripping alcohols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetaine: A specialized osmolyte that manages intracellular water balance to actively prevent dehydration in a high-strength acid environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad-Spectrum Bio-Preservative \u0026amp; Sodium Phytate: Clean, broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservatives and chelating agents that perfectly stabilize the formula and prevent metal-ion oxidation without leaving sticky residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nf-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClinical profile \u0026amp; specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFormula Metrics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compounded Fresh on Day 0 (Made-to-Order for peak biological potency)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 3.4 (Optimized for maximum L-AA active delivery)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-light, rapidly absorbing serum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Water-Based \u0026amp; Silicone-Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent \u0026amp; Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odorless \/ Crystal Clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formulated strictly for purists and users seeking unadulterated, high-potency brightening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegimen Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step 2: AM Active Treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOur Purity Standard\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil, Silicone \u0026amp; PEG Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 100% breathable, water-light matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Comedogenic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clinically proven not to clog pores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero sticky, tacky, or greasy residue (Zero \"grit\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance \u0026amp; Essential Oil Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero volatile masking scents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Dyes or Drying Alcohols:\u003c\/strong\u003e No artificial colorants or barrier-damaging astringents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParaben, Sulfate \u0026amp; Phthalate Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero harsh stripping agents or endocrine disruptors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGluten-Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for highly reactive and celiac-sensitive skin types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCruelty-Free \u0026amp; Vegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Never tested on animals, zero animal-derived ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in America:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compounded fresh in Lakewood, Colorado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 fl oz \/ 30 mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-Protective Light-Blocking Amber Glass Dropper Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e For external use only. A patch test before daily use is highly recommended for all active acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nf-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 4-6 drops (up to a half dropper) every morning to clean, dry skin. (Note: Because this is a maximum-strength 20% acid, a slight, temporary tingling sensation upon application is a normal sign of the active acid at work).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Perfect Pair\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your morning off by cleansing your skin with a face wash like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/p01-wash\"\u003eP01 WASH\u003c\/a\u003e. After waiting 1 to 2 minutes for full absorption, use a hydration product like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/h03-plump\"\u003eH03 PLUMP\u003c\/a\u003e to lock in hydration and protect the barrier. Follow with an SPF 30 or above sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Freshness\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep tightly closed in a cool, dark place. For maximum freshness and to protect the active acid from premature oxidation, refrigeration is highly recommended. (Note: Pure L-Ascorbic Acid naturally oxidizes over time, especially when exposed to air. A slight champagne tint is normal, but discard if the serum turns dark brown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Golden Rule (Sun Protection)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile brightening agents and antioxidants powerfully shield the skin and fade existing dark spots, they are not a substitute for sunscreen. To protect your newly brightened skin and prevent hyperpigmentation from returning, finishing your morning routine with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ is absolutely non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"nf-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull ingredient list (INCI)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAqua (Water):\u003c\/strong\u003e Purified Base Matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-Ascorbic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure Vitamin C Bio-Active Brightener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropanediol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-Derived Hydrating Bio-Solvent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimethyl Isosorbide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced Penetration Enhancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenoxyethanol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad-Spectrum Preservative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetaine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intracellular Moisture Manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllantoin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tissue Repair Accelerator \u0026amp; Soothing Agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerulic Acid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antioxidant Network Stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Phytate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelating Agent \u0026amp; Formula Stabilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthylhexylglycerin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preservative Booster \u0026amp; Skin Conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NuFountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52241460035877,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nufountain.com\/products\/c20-bare","provider":"NuFountain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}