SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
face serum
SkinCeuticals
face serum
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Take the skin testC E Ferulic® vitamin C serum features a synergistic antioxidant combination of 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), and 0.5% ferulic acid to enhance protection against environmental damage caused by free radicals that can contribute to visible signs of atmospheric aging. C E Ferulic® is now clinically demonstrated to reduce combined oxidative damage generated by UVA/UVB rays, ozone pollution, and diesel engine exhaust by up to 41%. In addition to antioxidant protective benefits, this ferulic acid serum brightens overall complexion while visibly improving effects from photodamage and eight different signs of aging, such as loss of firmness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid is a watery-light serum from SkinCeuticals, a brand based in USA. The ingredient list runs to 11 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte.
Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Propylene Glycol.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol and Ferulic Acid.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol.
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propane-1,2-diol
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Treat" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 11 ingredients on the label.
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
2-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Ascorbic acid
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Propane-1,2-diol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-dodecyl-.omega.-hydroxy-
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-Hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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Shares 6 key ingredients with C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol
Timeless
Shares 5 key ingredients with C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Ferulic Acid
JUMISO
Shares 5 key ingredients with C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid
NEOGEN
Shares 5 key ingredients with C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Glycerin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol
NEOGEN
Shares 5 key ingredients with C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Glycerin, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
SOME BY MI
Shares 5 key ingredients with C E Ferulic® with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid: Glycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Tocopherol
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LAURETH-23, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHEROL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, FERULIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
1. Prep + Dispense In the morning after cleansing and toning, apply 4-5 drops of C E Ferulic® vitamin C serum to a dry face, neck, and chest before other anti-aging skincare products. 2. Apply + Complete Complete your routine with a SkinCeuticals sunscreen. When used together, SkinCeuticals antioxidants and broad spectrum sunscreens provide protection against visible aging caused by environmental aggressors.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
It lists 11 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
SkinCeuticals, a brand based in USA.
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