Key Takeaway
BigBasket.pk does not stock a product called C Vita Cream. Here is what it usually is, realistic price ranges, and genuine Vitamin C alternatives we stock with COD nationwide.
Search for the c vita cream price in pakistan and you'll mostly land on unbranded stalls, Instagram resellers and grey-market listings quoting anywhere from roughly PKR 300 to PKR 1,500-2,000 for a jar - because "C Vita Cream" isn't a single registered product with one fixed price. It's a generic name several small manufacturers and repackagers use for Vitamin C-labelled creams sold loose in local markets, and BigBasket.pk does not stock any cream under this name. We'd rather tell you that upfront than let you assume it's sitting on our shelves.
What we do carry is dermatologist-recognised, traceably sourced Vitamin C and brightening skincare - from a proper Centella + Vitamin C serum to The Ordinary's targeted actives - at fixed, verifiable PKR prices with Cash on Delivery across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and the rest of Pakistan.
What Is "C Vita Cream" and Why the Price Varies So Much
"C Vita Cream" is not a single, trademarked product with an official retail price - it's a generic name used by a handful of small local manufacturers, repackagers and grey-market importers for Vitamin C-labelled face creams sold in open jars at general stores, cosmetic bazaars and by Instagram and WhatsApp resellers in cities like Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. Because there's no single manufacturer, there's no single price - sellers commonly quote anywhere from around PKR 300 for a small unbranded pot to PKR 1,500-2,000 once it's dressed up with fancier packaging and a brand sticker added on later.
That price spread is itself a red flag. Genuine, properly formulated Vitamin C skincare from documented brands - the kind with a printed ingredient list, a batch number and a real import trail - tends to sit in a narrower, more predictable band, because the cost is tied to actual ingredient sourcing rather than to how convincing the label looks. Stabilised Vitamin C forms, such as ascorbic acid or sodium ascorbyl phosphate, are genuinely expensive to formulate correctly, which is reflected in verified products' pricing.
Why BigBasket.pk Doesn't Stock a "C Vita Cream"
We only list products we can verify back to an authentic brand or authorised distributor, and "C Vita Cream" doesn't clear that bar - we can't confirm one consistent formula, manufacturer or ingredient sourcing behind the name, which means we also can't guarantee what's actually inside the jar. That isn't a judgement on every seller using the name; it's simply that our Cash-on-Delivery promise only works when we know exactly what we're shipping.
Instead, when customers ask us about a "Vitamin C cream," we point them toward Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, a properly formulated Vitamin C serum with Centella Asiatica, along with brightening and hydrating staples from The Ordinary, Pond's and CeraVe that we can trace directly back to their manufacturers. If you've already bought a jar labelled "C Vita" locally and it's working fine on your skin, that's a personal call to make - but we'd rather be honest that it isn't something we carry or can vouch for than sell you something we can't stand behind.
What Genuine Vitamin C and Brightening Skincare Actually Costs in Pakistan
Once you move from unbranded jars to accountable brands, Vitamin C-focused skincare in Pakistan roughly falls into three price bands. Budget daily moisturisers with brightening claims, like Pond's Super Light Gel at PKR 1,250, sit at the low end and suit anyone wanting a light, non-greasy gel for Karachi's humidity rather than a concentrated active. Mid-range targeted actives - a proper Vitamin C serum such as Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C at PKR 5,995, or The Ordinary's Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA at PKR 5,050 - land in the PKR 3,000-6,000 range because they're formulated at meaningful, tested percentages rather than a token trace amount.
Supporting products that pair with a brightening routine, for example CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion at PKR 2,950 for the 87ml size, typically run PKR 2,500-3,000 for a starter size. If a "Vitamin C cream" is priced far below PKR 1,000 for a full-size jar with no listed percentage or ingredient breakdown, treat that as a signal to check the label carefully rather than assume it's simply a bargain.
| Product | What It Is | Price (PKR) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light On Serum : Centella + Vita C | Vitamin C + Centella Serum | PKR 5,995 | Brightening dull, oily-combo skin |
| The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA – 30ml | Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | PKR 5,050 | Pigmentation, uneven tone |
| The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – 30ml | Niacinamide 10% + Zinc | PKR 3,195 | Oil control, texture |
| Ponds Super Light Gel – 50G | Light Gel Moisturiser | PKR 1,250 | Humid daily wear |
| CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion – 87ml | Ceramide Moisturising Lotion | PKR 2,950 | Dry, winter-prone skin |
Prices correct as of July 2026. Cash on Delivery available across Pakistan.
Genuine Alternatives We Stock, and Who Each One Suits
If your real goal was brighter, more even-toned skin rather than the specific "C Vita Cream" name, several BigBasket.pk products cover that job with a documented formula:
- Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C (PKR 5,995) - a Vitamin C serum with Centella Asiatica for calming redness alongside brightening, well suited to combination and oily skin dealing with dullness and post-acne marks in Karachi's humid climate.
- The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA (PKR 5,050, was PKR 5,900) - targets pigmentation and uneven tone on wheatish and tan skin, layers well under a moisturiser at night.
- The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (PKR 3,195, was PKR 5,500) - controls oil and refines texture, a good pairing with a Vitamin C serum for combination-to-oily skin.
- Pond's Super Light Gel (PKR 1,250, was PKR 1,900) - a wallet-friendly daily gel moisturiser for hot, humid weather when a heavier cream feels wrong.
- CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion (PKR 2,950, was PKR 3,900, 87ml) - ceramide-based hydration for drier skin, especially useful during Lahore and Islamabad winters when brightening actives can leave skin tight.
None of these is a direct swap for a jar labelled "C Vita Cream," but each has a clear, checkable ingredient story - which is exactly what a generic-branded cream can't offer.
How to Spot a Counterfeit or Unregulated "Vitamin C" Cream
Local markets across Pakistan do carry genuinely useful budget skincare, but "Vitamin C" jars sold loose or repackaged are where counterfeit risk runs highest. A few checks before buying from an unfamiliar seller:
- No printed ingredient list (INCI names) in English or Urdu on the jar or box.
- No batch number, manufacturing date or expiry date - or these look hand-stamped rather than printed.
- The cream is already brown or noticeably oxidised straight out of the jar; stable Vitamin C creams are usually pale or white, and heavy discolouration suggests the active has degraded or was never properly stabilised.
- The seller can't name the manufacturer or import source, only that it's "very effective."
- The price is dramatically lower than any comparable branded product with a similar active percentage.
If you notice two or more of these, it's worth switching to a traceable product instead. You can browse verified, in-stock brightening and skincare options in our Skin Care category rather than gambling on an unmarked jar.
Building a Simple Vitamin C Routine at Home
Once you've picked a genuine Vitamin C or brightening product, the routine around it matters as much as the product itself. Start with a gentle cleanse - CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser (PKR 2,895) works well for oily and combination skin without stripping it - then apply your Vitamin C serum, such as Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C, to clean, dry skin in the morning so it can layer under sunscreen.
Follow with a moisturiser suited to your climate: Pond's Super Light Gel in humid Karachi summers, or CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion when Lahore or Islamabad winters leave skin drier and Vitamin C starts to feel irritating on its own. Introduce any new active - Vitamin C included - two to three times a week at first, watching for redness or peeling before using it daily, and always patch-test a new product on your inner arm for 24 hours, especially if you're switching away from an unregulated local cream.
Common Mistakes
- Assuming "C Vita Cream" is one specific branded product with a fixed nationwide price, when it's actually a generic name used by many small sellers
- Buying a Vitamin C cream priced far below comparable branded products without checking for a printed ingredient list or batch number
- Using a strong Vitamin C active every day from the start instead of easing in two to three times a week
- Layering a raw Vitamin C cream with strong exfoliating acids in the same routine without spacing them apart
- Skipping sunscreen after using Vitamin C, which lets pigmentation and sun damage return
- Trusting a cream simply because it's cheap and easy to find in a local market, without checking sourcing
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of C Vita Cream in Pakistan?+
There isn't one fixed price because "C Vita Cream" isn't a single registered brand - unbranded jars sold in local markets are typically quoted between roughly PKR 300 and PKR 2,000 depending on the seller and packaging. BigBasket.pk doesn't stock a product under this name, so we can't confirm an official price; for a traceable Vitamin C option we carry Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C at PKR 5,995.
Does BigBasket.pk sell C Vita Cream?+
No, BigBasket.pk does not stock a cream sold under the name "C Vita Cream." We only list products we can verify back to a real manufacturer, and this generic-name product doesn't have one consistent formula we can confirm.
Is C Vita Cream safe to use?+
It depends entirely on which specific jar and seller you're buying from, since the name isn't tied to one manufacturer or formula. Look for a printed ingredient list, batch number and expiry date before use, and avoid jars that are already discoloured or sold loose without any labelling.
What's a genuine alternative to C Vita Cream for brightening skin?+
Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C (PKR 5,995) is our closest documented Vitamin C option, pairing Centella Asiatica with Vitamin C for brightening and calming. For pigmentation specifically, The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA (PKR 5,050) is another verified, targeted option we stock.
Why do Vitamin C creams from local markets vary so much in price?+
Price varies because there's no single manufacturer or regulated formula behind generic "Vitamin C cream" labels, so cost depends on the seller's packaging and margin rather than ingredient quality. Branded, documented products cost more consistently because stabilised Vitamin C derivatives are genuinely expensive to source and formulate correctly.
Can I use a Vitamin C serum and Niacinamide together?+
Yes, Vitamin C and Niacinamide can generally be used together, though some people notice mild flushing when layering them, so patch-testing first is wise. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (PKR 3,195) pairs well with Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C for oil control alongside brightening.
The Short Version
TL;DR: "C Vita Cream" isn't a single branded product, so there's no official nationwide price, and BigBasket.pk doesn't stock it - unbranded jars in local markets run roughly PKR 300-2,000 with real counterfeit risk. For a genuine, traceable Vitamin C option, we stock Light On Serum: Centella + Vita C (PKR 5,995), plus more brightening and moisturising picks in our Skin Care category - all with Cash on Delivery nationwide.
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Our beauty and skincare experts at BigBasket.pk write evidence-based guides tailored for Pakistan — covering the products, ingredients, and routines that work best for South Asian skin types, Pakistan's climate, and every budget.
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