SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is not just an iconic vitamin C serum you will find in the market. It is, in fact, the Mona Lisa, the Benchmark, the Holy grail of all vitamin C serums in the market. I know this may sound overly speaking about the product but do not too worry.

In this SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic review, we are going to be looking at the experience, the ingredients, the price as well as what makes this serum stand out ahead of its competitors in the market.

So, you want to hang on till the end!

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Overview – The History

The company (SkinCeuticals), was founded way back in 1997 by two mates – Russell Moon and Alden Pinnell. These were two businessmen who heavily invested in the scientific and medical industry in Dallas-TX.

From the name of the brand, you can quickly sense that SkinCeuticals is a medically inclined skincare brand in the skincare industry, which is very rare to find. Words like Cosmeceuticals only refer to cosmetics formulations with both medical and drug ingredients included.

In simple terms, it is a blend of both medical procedures and aesthetic care in the formulation of cosmetic products, and it is a very popular trend in the US today. The same goes for SkinCeuticals.

When they got started, the development of their products was taken care of by Alden Pinnell`s father – Dr. Sheldon R. Pinnell. Dr. Sheldon Pinnell was also one of the co-founders of the company, and the man who patented the technology of the formulation of their products as I mentioned in the beginning.

His technology was built on the concept of a skincare product that “Prevents, Protects, and Corrects the skin from free radical damage and premature aging”.

Dr. Sheldon, being a specialist in researching antioxidants and their reactions to the skin, as a Dermatology Emeritus Professor at the Duke Medical University in North Carolina, his expertise gave SkinCeuticals an edge over its competitors in the formulation and production of right-on-point skincare products.

The company was doing quite well until 2005 when it was bought over by L’Oréal group, which ended up opening a massive distribution outlet across the length and breadth of the United State taking the business to a whole new level, but their headquarters is still at Texas.

Back then you could only get to lay your hands on SkinCeuticals products through recommendations by dermatologists or doctors, but today you can their products from any of their distribution networks which include –

• Drugstores
• Pharmacies
• Cosmetic surgeons
• Dermatologists, and
• Spas

In 1997 they launched the 10% vitamin C L-Ascorbic serum, and in 2005 they also came out with star C E Ferulic, which all uses discovered natural ingredients from the research of Dr. Sheldon.

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum Overview

Skinceuticals C E ferulic serum is formulated with vitamin C and is suitable for daytime use, and the ability to provide the skin with environmental protection. The C E ferulic acts as an anti-aging agent that improves symptoms of aging, fine lines, photodamage, and wrinkles, as well as loss of skin firmness, thereby brightening the skin`s complexion.

That is why it is considered the benchmark when it comes to the formulation of effective vitamin C serum, added to their very specific sweet spot in terms of effective vitamin C serum.

Creating a vitamin C serum has always been a difficult exercise because vitamin C is transformative to our skin, but at the same time, highly unstable. There are very narrow parameters involved, which is why Skinceuticals decided to patent their technology, thereby enabling them to be the only company capable enough to produce such an effective vitamin C serum.

Skinceuticals is a science-based beauty and skincare company, and the effectiveness of the C E ferulic serum has been clinically proven by the journal of the American Academy of Dermatology skincare community, and doctors, following scientific research sponsored by SkinCeuticals on the product. And this has earned Skinceuticals a level of trust in the eyes of scientific community dermatologists.

Effectiveness

What makes the Skinceuticals C E ferulic serum so effective is the fact that the serum is simply a combination of the biggest and three most important antioxidants used inside effective skincare products nowadays.

And these are –

• Vitamin e
• Vitamin c, and the
• Ferulic acid

Antioxidants protect the skin from cellular damage resulting from external aggressors like the sun, and these three work just so well enough to give your skin that much-needed protection. So, being present in this serum, makes the serum capable enough of reducing oxidation.

So, therefore, this serum can be used as a protective step in your skincare regimen!

Now let`s look at each one of these three (3) ingredients independently and how they help each other perform well on the skin.

About The Ingredients

• Vitamin C (L-ascorbic Acid) – Also known as L- ascorbic acid, is included in the formulation of this serum to 15% which is in-between the average percentage of an effective vitamin C serum. This is to say, the most effective percentage of L-ascorbic in an effective serum is from 10% to 20%, according to Michelle Henry, a certified dermatologist in New York, and Skinceuticals C E Ferulic serum contains 15% of this vitamin which makes the power of this serum. L-ascorbic is also the most bioavailable level of vitamin C which means it easily absorbs into the skin. Therefore, applying this serum to your skin guarantees two things. Your skin gets pure and easily absorbable vitamin C, and also gets it at the most effective percentage. In addition, once the serum is absorbed into your skin, its protective effect protects your skin for up to 72 hrs. Besides the fact that vitamin C is an antioxidant that UV damages and other external factors, it also helps in the stimulation of collagen production, which helps to enhance the skin`s plumpness and firmness. Vitamin C is also great at skin brightening and acts as a pigment inhibitor, thereby preventing the formation of darker pigments, or any form of darkness in the skin leaving your skin with a brighter complexion.

• Vitamin E­ (Alpha Tocopherol) – This is another star ingredient in the SkinCeuticals C E ferulic serum and it is vitamin E in its purest form. It is a powerful antioxidant; it hydrates and moisturizes the skin. It is also very good at hunting down free radicals to prevent the skin from any future damage. Vitamin E also helps vitamin C works well on the skin to give your skin optimal results.
• Ferulic Acid – This is also an antioxidant. It also hydrates and protects. It is the ingredient that creates the base for both ingredients to perform their best on our skin, whereby allowing vitamin E to pave the way for vitamin C.

List of Frees

The Skinceuticals C E ferulic serum is-

• Alcohols Free
• Essential oils Free, and
• Fragrances Free

It is a good idea that Skinceuticals left all of these out of the formulation of this serum because they are often a problem with most luxury skincare products.

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Price Tag

In the US, it sells for $166 and may differ in other countries. It is quite true that the serum is expensive, but I want to say I think the price is in line with the luxury of the product.

Come to think of it – It is not only effective but the technology is patented to just one company, you can`t find such anywhere.

The recommended quantity peruse (according to Skinceuticals), is four (4) to five (5) drops per day and in the morning before going out.

As you use the serum in respect to this recommendation, Skinceuticals claims that it will last three (3) months. Which streamlines your budget to a $166 cut each three (3) months.

If you put down the math, you will realize that it all comes down to 30 cents per drop. So, if this looks like something you don`t have a problem with, then you can go right ahead and enjoy yourself.

And if you use any more than the recommended 3 to 4 drops per use will be a complete waste.

And on the other hand, I divided that amount by three (3) and found that you are equally up with $55.3 per month for an effective serum like the SkinCeuticals serum, which is still not a bad idea.  

But there is a little problem when vitamin C is exposed to the sun and the air, its quality begins to degrade after thirty (30) days. Therefore, after thirty days, you really can`t tell the level of effectiveness of this serum.

Because light and air are detrimental to this serum, you should make sure you close the bottle right after collecting the required amount of the formula for your use!

But if Skinceuticals openly claims that the product can last thirty (30) days, then all I can do is believe them, due to the amount of research they have funded and are still funding.

You can always carry out your research, to find out how the product reacts on your skin from month two (2) down to month three (3), before you conclude.

Texture and Application

Skinceuticals serum is a lightweight texture serum that easily runs through the fingertips or on your face (because of the effectiveness of its ingredients), making it easy enough to layer up as you apply it on your face.

It easily gets absorbed into your face as quickly as possible, as well as giving your face the full treatment that gives the face the luminescence and brightness that comes from the effectiveness of the ingredients of the serum.

I think the best way to apply this serum to your face is by using the palm of your hand so you don`t waste the formula, and right after application, you get that nourishment feeling of vitamin C on your skin.

So, how do you do it?

The first thing you want to do in the morning is to cleanse and tone your face, apply the recommended amount to your dry face, your neck your chest, just think of any exposed parts of your body, and apply it there before you add any other anti-aging product to your skin.

In as much as this serum prevents dark spots from reappearing on your face, you still need to wear sunscreen. Using this serum with sunscreen not only gives your skin ultimate protection but also boosts the effectiveness of antioxidants on your skin. It will also help to prevent your skin from aging prematurely as a result of external aggressors.

I recommend the La Roch-Posay Anthelios mineral oxide SPF 50 sunscreen for the best result, but if you can lay your hands on a Skinceutical sunscreen, then that`s fine. Of course, they all offer your skin the same protection – sun protection & stress protection, which leaves your skin with the same result which is –

• Supple skin
• Radiant skin
• Bright skin
• Hydrated skin, as well as
• Even skin

These Are all the compounded benefits of the consistent use of SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum.

Sensitive Skin Concern

Someone recommended that the SkinCeuticals Serum 10 AOX+ is good for people with sensitive skin concerns, but by reason that its ingredients percentage is low, I recommend the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum for optimal results and closely observe how it reacts on your skin.

Pregnancy Concern

From the ingredient list, we were not able to find a single ingredient that can potentially cause issues with pregnancy. But that notwithstanding, if you are pregnant and you aim to try this serum out, then I highly recommend you get in touch with your doctor for some professional advice before you hit the market for this serum.

About the Packaging

The Skinceuticals vitamin C serum comes in a straight-to-the-point brown design bottle with a black pointer cap, and the branding is prescriptive. The fact that the bottle is brown does not mean you cannot see what is inside.

The bottle allows you to see how the quantity of your serum goes down as you use it, which serves as a reminder of the recommended amount peruse.

The numerous types of research carried out on skincare ingredients by Skinceuticals have left the brand very knowledgeable when it comes to how they produce even the packaging of their products.

They were so intelligent enough to come up with a dark bottle-type packaging for this serum, which helps to keep away both sun and heat from the serum since they are detrimental to the quality of the serum.

So, it will also be a good idea to preserve your serum in a dark corner of your room for longer use.

About the Scent

Talking about the scent, I have not been able to notice an outstanding difference in the way they all smell. I am not saying they all have the same scent, but the difference is quite narrow – very narrow.

A claim from most beauty editors says the serum smells like a hot dog. But in my opinion, what I notice was kind of a woodsy earth smell, but not fragrance-like, and it’s not overpowering.

I don`t know if the woodsy earth smell comes from vitamin C or Ferulic acid, but that is the scent I get each time I use it.

But one amazing aspect of the scent of the serum is that it disappears right after a few minutes of application.

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Alternatives

SkinCeuticals is one of the best vitamin C serums on the market, there are quite several alternatives that work as well as the SkinCeuticals serum.

Some of which are even more expensive as well as less expensive than the SkinCeuticals C E ferulic serum that may suit your wallet.

Let`s check them out!

Paula’s Choice BOOST C15 Super Booster 15% Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Ferulic Acid

Paula`s Choice also contains about the same rich ingredients as SkinCeuticals vitamin C serum. It got vitamin E, 15% vitamin C, Ferulic acid, as well as peptides that help the skin smoothening process.

This serum will help to even out your skin tone and brighten and reduce pigmentation significantly well. It is also a game-changer with hundreds of positive reviews about how good and effective it is.

The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution!

The formulation of the Ordinary’s Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution is of high quality and is also very cost-friendly, this will be a good idea for you if you are on a budget.

It also contains 15 % vitamin C, which enables the product to work in a like manner as the SkinCeuticals serum and will also help to fade out pigmentation and protect the skin.

There are claims that it is water and oil-free, but the last time I used it, I felt a little oily. But you can always try it out and see how it works on your skin.

Remember – our mileage differs!

A fan of this brand attested to the fact that this product helped her stubborn acne to fade away as she was using it. I don`t know about you.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum!

Unlike most vitamin C serums with l-ascorbic as their star ingredients, the Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum is the opposite.

Instead, they used tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, which is considered a gold standard ingredient in its formulation because it is oil-soluble and a stable form of vitamin C. They also included glycolic acid in its formulation for exfoliating effect.

It is uniquely targeted toward people with acne concerns. While it helps to fade out existing acne scars, it also prevents any future breakouts. So, if you are suffering from acne, I suggest you hurry up and grab yourself a bottle.

The difference here is that the consistency of this product is a little thicker than most vitamin C serums, such that a few minutes after applying it on your skin, it gets absorbed and leaves your skin looking glowing. It is good for dry skin, normal skin, combination skin, as well as acne-prone skin.

Conclusion

With huge clinical research around SkinCeuticals and the formulation of their products, tones of backings from scientific and medical research, there is no doubt SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum is about the best serum in the market today. In fact, in the skincare industry, it is the King and the Queen of vitamin C serum.

I understand that the price of this serum is quite a high side. In my opinion, it is quite expensive. But on the other hand, I think they did so for a couple of reasons-

First – they patented their technology which makes them the only company capable enough to produce a serum of that quality.

Next – I want to look at all the research that has gone into the formulation of their products. Which makes their products no-questions-asked right-on-point skincare products. To me, I think looking at all that, and how long you get to use their product, it quite goes down well with the price.

So, if the price fits with your wallet, then you can go right ahead and make your morning care serum, but if you are on a budget, then below is a list of alternatives that will give you the same result.