I have spent the last decade being told that retinol is a handle with care substance that will turn my face into a peeling mess if I so much as look at a sunbeam. So, when I saw a box of VITALBEAUTIE Super RetinolC powder that you are supposed to just... eat? I had questions. Is it a snack? Is it a serum? Why am I suddenly tossing back packets of skincare like they are emergency Vitamin C during flu season?
It is Giving Refined Pixy Stix Vibes
The first thing you notice about this VITALBEAUTIE situation is the packaging. It comes in these sleek little stick packets that are incredibly easy to throw into a bag or leave on your nightstand for when you inevitably forget your routine until the last second. When I ripped open the first one, I was prepared for that weird, chalky vitamin aftertaste that usually haunts beauty supplements. Instead, it is this super fine, bright yellow powder that tastes exactly like a mango-citrus candy. Finally, a supplement that does not require a chaser. It is surprisingly tart and refreshing, and the best part is that you do not even need water to take it. It dissolves almost instantly on your tongue.
The Post-Weekend Resurrection Test
I decided to really put this to the test during a week where my sleep schedule was nonexistent and my diet consisted mostly of iced coffee and stress. Usually, that is a recipe for skin that looks like a crumpled paper bag. I took one packet of Super RetinolC every morning for three weeks. I wanted to see if the combination of Vitamin A, C, D, E, and Zinc could actually do the heavy lifting from the inside out. Here is how it actually performed:
- Taste: A solid 10/10. It is citrusy, sweet, and actually enjoyable to consume.
- Convenience: The waterless powder is a total win for someone like me who is perpetually running five minutes late.
- Skin Clarity: I noticed fewer of those tiny, annoying congestion bumps around my jawline by the end of the second week.
- The Glow Factor: My skin did not look magically airbrushed overnight, but it definitely had a more awake, even tone even on days I skipped foundation.
- Digestive Peace: Unlike some zinc supplements that make me feel like I have swallowed a brick, this was totally gentle on my stomach.
The Final Verdict
At $24.99 for a 30-day supply, this feels like a very reasonable "upgrade" to a standard multivitamin. You are getting the expertise of Amorepacific—the literal royalty of K-beauty—in a form that actually feels like a treat rather than a chore. It is not going to replace your nighttime topical retinol for deep wrinkles, but for overall radiance and keeping breakouts at bay, it is a fantastic addition to the routine. It is the perfect bridge between wellness and skincare for anyone who is bored of standard pills.
Who Should Buy This:
- People who hate swallowing large vitamin capsules.
- Anyone dealing with a dull, "gray" complexion who needs a brightening boost.
- The skincare minimalists who want to support their skin barrier from the inside.
- Travelers who need portable skincare that won't leak in a makeup bag.
Who Should Skip This:
- People who are already taking a high-dose Vitamin A supplement (check with your doctor first!).
- Those who are extremely sensitive to sugar substitutes like xylitol.
- Anyone expecting "Botox in a packet" results after just one dose.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Lauren