C E Ferulic
SUMMARY OF REVIEWS
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic contains 15% pure vitamin C plus vitamin E and ferulic acid, making it a well-studied antioxidant serum. Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu calls it "the most studied vitamin C serum" and recommends it for brightening, collagen support, and anti-aging. It's a strong option if you have the budget for a daily morning serum.
FULL REVIEWS
POSITIVE
- “This is the most studied vitamin C serum”14:50–14:54
- “It does contain effective concentration 15% of pure vitamin C which is the active form vitamin C that does all the goodness for our skin acting as an antioxidant help to brighten the skin and support collagen synthesis”15:03–15:07
- “Also contains 1% vitamin E that is a great antioxidant as well along with 0.5% ferulic acid so just trio of antioxidants that really help with improving skin texture skin tone antioxidant properties”15:15–15:20
- “Great one to incorporate if you have the budget into your anti-aging regimen every morning”15:29–15:34
- Source: Budget-friendly Korean skincare swaps - May 9, 2024
- “This product paved the way for every other vitamin C serum on the market because this exact formula has been clinically proven to enhance sun protection, reduce fine lines, and fade dark spots”1:02–1:06
- “It's not a bad place to spend your money, and I actually carry it in my own practice because it is the gold standard”1:22–1:25
- “The patent that SkinCeuticals held on this exact formula expired last year”1:27–1:34
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
- “The good news is it is safe, no denatured alcohol, no fragrance, no essential oils”14:00–14:03
- “It's got 15% Ascorbic Acid, so that's pure vitamin C again, too strong for skin of color”14:09–14:11
- “It's not in an airless pump”14:13–14:15
- “The price to make this product is about £2, and they're selling it for £165. So, I don't really like that massive mismatch”14:17–14:19
- “It's a hard no. I'm sorry”
- Source: Best & Worst Vitamin C for Skin of Colour - Mar 22, 2026
MIXED / NEGATIVE
No negative reviews yet — creators have only had good things to say.
WHAT CREATORS SAY
- Consensus
- 4.1 / 5 from 2 creator reviewsGrailPeople ratings based on creator reviews.
- Good for
- Fine lines & firmness (2)
- Features
- Alcohol-free (1) · Fragrance-free (1)
- ⚠ irritated some skin (1)
- ⚠ packaging issues noted (1)
- ⚠ feels overpriced to some (1)
Product details
Details
- Type
- facial serum
- Finish
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- Shade
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- Key ingredients
- L-Ascorbic Acid, Alpha Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid
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