The SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic comes in two sizes which are: Tip: Store your vitamin C Serum in a refrigerator to slow down the oxidization process and make your vitamin C serum last longer. Shelf-Life Duration.Īccording to skinCeuticles, the C E Ferulic vitamin C serum stays stable and effective for 36 months and up to 6 months after opening. But If the color of your serum begins to turn darker (from clear/yellow to dark brown or orange), then know that it has oxidized and less effective. However, because of this yellowish color makes it difficult to tell when the vitamin C serum has oxidized (gone bad). It’s said the reason for the yellowish color was because of its Ferulic acid content, and it all makes sense because ferulic acid serum takes a golden orange color. At first when I opened the bottle I freaked out thinking it has oxidized, but when I asked long-term users, they told me that’s how the color is. SkinCeuticles C E Ferulic has a bright yellowish color. ![]() The scent subsides pretty quickly after it absorbs, but following this product with a nice-smelling serum or moisturizer also helps counteract the smell. Doesn’t feel greasy or heavy on the skin and doesn’t dry out the skin either. Texture is light-weight in consistency (just like water), it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving a residue behind. ![]() Inside the bottle is a dropper for dispensing the serum into the palm of your hand or on your face for application. It comes in a dark brown glass bottle to protect the vitamin C serum from direct sunlight which is one of the factors that oxidizes (or degrades) vitamin C. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is well packaged. Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid also known as sodium hyaluronate, is a moisture magnet ingredient that attracts and binds to water molecules and increases the water content of the skin, It can absorb more than 1,000 times its weight in water to sufficiently hydrate the skin.That is to say when used in conjunction with other antioxidants, ferulic acid has the ability to potentiate them and make them more stable. So technically asides from delivering antioxidant potentials to your skin, ferulic acid helps enhances the potential-effect and stability of vitamin C, E (and other antioxidants) from quick oxidization. When used in skin care products, it helps to protect overall skin integrity by reducing the development of fine lines, spots,wrinkles and neutralizes free-radical damages from pollution, ultraviolet light, or infrared radiation. Ferulic acid as an antioxidant works to boost the effects of other antioxidants. Ferulic Acid: This potent vitamin C formula also contains 0.5% Ferulic acid a plant-based antioxidant which neutralizes free radicals and enhances the antioxidant benefits and stability of vitamins C and E.Vitamin E also helps extends the potentials of vitamin C as it serves as the primary defense against potentially harmful oxidation reactions. Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol): is a pure form of vitamin E which neutralizes free radicals, replenishes skin lipids, help nourish and protect your skin from damages caused by free radicals.This formula contains 15% vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), along side other potential skincare ingredients such as 1% vitamin E and 0.5% Ferulic acid. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic vitamin C serum has been in existence for a very long time, Infact, it’s an old-school vitamin C, launched in 2005. It also delivers anti-aging benefits to the skin by boosting collagen production which minimizes wrinkles, fine lines and improve overall skin texture. But if you’re new to vitamin C, then know that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which neutralizes and fends-off internal and external free radicals from sun exposure and environmental aggressors, due to this fact, it also extends its potentials to enhancing the skin’s radiance and adds luminosity thereby tackling skin pigmentation issues such as dark spots, acne scars, sun spots and melasma. ![]() What Is Vitamin C.Īt this point, vitamin C needs no introduction, it has been the most raved skincare vitamin in the skincare world. Therefore, I will be extensively reviewing Timeless and SkinCeuticles vitamin C serum to give an in-depth review about these two famous vitamin C serums and give you a choice on which to go for.īut before we proceed, let’s know what vitamin C is, (for those who don’t really know about it).
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