Frudia vs VT Cosmetics — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Reedle Shot 100
9/10 · VT Cosmetics
| Citrus Brightening Serum | Reedle Shot 100 | |
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| Brand | Frudia | VT Cosmetics |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 7.8/10 | 9/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight serum | Thick, almost gritty serum with fine microneedle spicules you can feel on application |
| Finish | Radiant | smooth, slightly tingling, refreshed |
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| Verdict | The vitamin C serum for people who find L-ascorbic acid too aggressive. Ascorbyl glucoside + niacinamide + 78% citrus peel extract is a gentle, stable brightening stack that layers under anything. Not as potent as SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic, but dramatically more tolerable — you can actually wear it every morning without barrier damage. The fruit scent is assertive; the brightening delivery is real if modest. | At-home microneedling in a bottle. The spicules are made from freshwater sponges and feel like tiny prickles as you massage them in — the sensation is alarming the first time but completely normal. Over 4-8 weeks, it genuinely improves texture, reduces pore visibility, and smooths scarring. Start with the 100 concentration before graduating to 300 or 700. |
