https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/My-vitamin-C-powder-is-gritty-and-drying/m-p/2543549#M470233 <BLOCKQUOTE><HR /><a href="https://community.qvc.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1603">@monicakm</a> wrote:<BR /><P>I don't use a toner and have no idea what an Asian first essence is.&nbsp; It is 100% asorbic acid but it doesn't bother my skin.&nbsp; I started out with about 1/2 of the size spoon you show in your photo and when that didn't cause any irratation, I used a full scoop.&nbsp; How about Nuertogena Hydro Boost?&nbsp; It's a "water gel" formula.&nbsp; Might that work well with the Vit C?</P><HR /></BLOCKQUOTE><P><a href="https://community.qvc.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1603">@monicakm</a></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>An Asian first essence is sort of like a toner in that it's a liquid which is applied as the first step in skincare after cleansing. &nbsp;It helps to soften the skin in order to help it receive any follow-up products better, allowing them to penetrate deeper. &nbsp;In reading about the product that was purchased, it appears this is intended to be taken internally. &nbsp;There are reviews about it being gritty in skincare applications, probably because it's food grade for use in the kitchen, meant to be dissolved in a liquid, either to drink or use in home canning. &nbsp;What you need is something more finely milled and listed as cosmetic grade. &nbsp;Still, it's my opinion that a well made serum is a lot easier than trying to get the chemistry just right by mixing ingredients at home. &nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I've never used the Neutrogena Hydro Boost so I can recommend or reject your idea. &nbsp;I don't quite understand, though. &nbsp;In your OP you complained about the ascorbic acid leaving you dry, but in your recent post you said your skin can handle it? &nbsp;I suppose you'll just have to keep experimenting until you figure out a good combination of products to cocktail that work for you or decide to pursue a different avenue.</P> Sat, 13 Feb 2016 00:16:41 GMT JeanLouiseFinch 2016-02-13T00:16:41Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/My-vitamin-C-powder-is-gritty-and-drying/m-p/2541768#M470011 I recently bought a bag of vitamin C powder. I'm mixing it with my moisturizer. Problem is that it doesn't completely dissolve. I guess most of it does but there is some grittiness left on my face. Also it is drying to my face. I am not real sure exactly what to expect, but I didn't expect my face to feel dry and tight as I am mixing this with my moisturizer. I'm using the tiniest little scoop I've ever seen it must be about a 16th of a teaspoon. It looks about half the size of my 1/8 teaspoon. I've only used it 3 times because of how it made my face feel. Any suggestions on a different way to apply vitamin C powder?<BR />Thanks Fri, 12 Feb 2016 05:21:42 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/My-vitamin-C-powder-is-gritty-and-drying/m-p/2541768#M470011 monicakm 2016-02-12T05:21:42Z