Kora Organics – Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum Review

CLEAN INGREDIENT SCORE

Kora Organic’s Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum earned a Clean Ingredient Score of an “A-” for its 99% natural and 70% organic formula (as certified by COSMOS and ECOCERT). The formula contains 38 ingredients of which 3 are certified organic, 34 are certified natural, and 4 are synthetic (this excludes citral, limonene, and linalool which are natural components of the essential oils used in the body oil and were not added to the formula, but were listed due to EU labeling requirements). The entire Kora Organics line is cruelty free and the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum is GMO free, gluten free, vegan, contains no artificial colors, fragrances, or preservatives.

PRODUCT DESIGN & EFFECTIVENESS

Kora Organic’s Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum earns a Product Design & Effectiveness score of an “A-.” Our reviewers trialed the Vitamin C Serum, once per day in the morning as directed, for four weeks. Vitamin C serums can sometimes take a few weeks to begin showing results, so we wanted to give the Noni Bright serum appropriate time to work its magic.

The Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum comes packaged in a BPA free pump bottle which keeps light, air, and moisture away from the formula. The pump dispenses a sizable amount of the serum with each full pump, so it is feasible to use only a half-pump per use to extend the life of the product. The serum itself has the consistency of a thick gel that easily spreads across the skin. In order to avoid a sticky or tacky feeling, it is important to continue massaging the serum into the skin until fully absorbed. Once fully absorbed, the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum does not leave any noticeable residue on the skin. The scent of the Noni Bright is very challenging to describe. It is almost like a mix of fruits, citrus, and a hint of soap. The scent is noticeable at first, but fades really quickly as the product is fully absorbed. After the serum is fully absorbed, the skin feels slightly tight and a little dry; thus, it is advised that you wear an additional serum or use a moisturizer in conjunction with this product.

After four weeks of using the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum, the results were mixed but generally positive. While the majority of our reviewers experienced positive results such as “brighter skin” and “definitely firmer skin tone,” there were a number of reviewers who expressed some issues with the product. On the positive side, our reviewers were pleased with the consistency of the formula–it spread well, absorbed fast, and layered well with other products. Reviewers described the scent of the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum as “lemony,” “citrus,” “kinda soapy,” and none of the reviewers found the scent to be offensive. Even many self-described sensitive skin types  with a previous aversion to vitamin C products experienced positive results from using the Noni Bright. The combination of high concentration, bioavaiable vitamin C and skin plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid (for moisture) and pullulan (creates an instant tightening effect) lends itself to both short term effects (tighter/plumper skin) and long term benefits (vitamin C supported collagen production). On the critical side, a small minority of reviewers reported not noticing any changes to their skin over the one month trial. This included no change to their skin’s tone and texture. While they loved the formula and had no issues using the product daily, these reviewers didn’t experience enough benefits to warrant a repurchase. Additionally, a even smaller few of our reviewers experienced breakouts/white heads shortly after using the Noni Glow.

ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW SCORE

We analyzed 648 reviews for the Kora Organics Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum from retailers such as Kora Organics, Detox Market, and Sephora. At the end of our analysis, the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum earned an Online Customer Review score of 4.5/5.0 stars or an “A-“.  Overall, online customer reviews for the Noni Bright Vitamin C Serum are positive. The majority of customers find the product to be lightweight, easily absorbed by their various skin types, not sticky or greasy, and does a good job of  brightening dark spots, softening scars and uneven skin, and tightening overall skin tone. Customers raved at how the serum seemed to work well with their sensitive or sensitized skin types (such as acne). On the critical side, the most common negative review for the Noni Bright serum was that the customer didn’t see enough of an impact in their skin to warrant a repurchase. Less common points of criticism included breakouts, a tacky feeling on the skin, and displeasure with the scent. See Pros and Cons for more details.