CC Me Serum® with Vitamin C + Niacinamide

Summer Fridays CC Me Serum pairs two concentrated forms of vitamin C with niacinamide in a richer-than-usual serum texture. Its job, as the brand describes it, is brightness: lifting dullness, evening out tone and texture, and reducing how visible dark spots and hyperpigmentation are.

Skin types	Normal, dry, combination and oily
Targets	Dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven texture
Vitamin C forms	3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid · ascorbyl glucoside
Supporting cast	Niacinamide · squalane
Where it goes	After cleansing, before moisturiser and SPF

What it actually does

• Two vitamin C derivatives, not one. 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid is credited with fast, visible brightening of dull skin plus antioxidant protection, while ascorbyl glucoside is there to even tone and support collagen production.
• Niacinamide alongside it. Summer Fridays includes it to restore clarity, lift luminosity and minimise how fine lines read on the skin.
• Addresses dark spots. The brand's stated outcome for the concentrated vitamin C pairing is a reduction in the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
• Squalane for comfort. It's in the formula to add hydration, which is part of why the texture is described as rich rather than watery.
• Pairs with SPF by design. The brand's own instruction is to finish with sunscreen — sensible for any brightening routine.

Brand-reported results

Summer Fridays ran a four-week consumer study on 32 participants aged 25–55. It reports that 97% said their skin appeared brighter and less dull, and 94% observed a more even tone with skin that felt smoother and more supple.

Self-reported figures from a brand-run consumer study. Individual results vary.

How to use

1. Cleanse and let your skin dry. The brand specifies dry skin, not damp, for this one.
2. Apply across face and neck — and keep it away from the eye area.
3. Follow with moisturiser. Then, in the morning, SPF as your final step.
4. Build up slowly if vitamin C is new to you; every other morning before daily is a reasonable ramp.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Morning or evening?

The brand's directions end with moisturiser and SPF, which points to morning use. You can use it at night too, but the antioxidant benefit lines up best with the day.

Why two forms of vitamin C?

They do different jobs in the formula. Summer Fridays credits 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid with quick visible brightening and antioxidant cover, and ascorbyl glucoside with evening out tone and supporting collagen.

Can I use it with a retinol serum?

Most people find it easier to split them — this one in the morning, retinol at night. If you want both in one routine, introduce them on alternate days first and watch for dryness or irritation.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Items in stock arrive sooner; anything we bring in for your order takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

Payment methods and returns?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — cash on delivery isn't available. Returns apply to defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery; the refund goes to your original payment method within 15–30 days.