Best for: Normal, dry, combination, sensitive, sensitised or dehydrated skin concerned with fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness, discolouration and visible signs of ageing.

What is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is a daytime antioxidant vitamin C serum designed to protect against environmental aggressors while improving multiple visible signs of skin ageing.

SkinCeuticals states that the formula clinically corrects eight signs of ageing, including the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, loss of firmness and brightness. It is also proven to visibly reverse 10 years of ageing signs related to lack of firmness and dullness.

Once absorbed, C E Ferulic remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours.

Who is it best for?

SkinCeuticals recommends C E Ferulic for:

• dry skin

• normal skin

• combination skin

• sensitive skin

• sensitised skin

• dehydrated skin

• skin with discolouration

• ageing skin

• visible fine lines

• wrinkles

• loss of firmness

• dullness

• loss of brightness

• skin exposed to environmental aggressors

What problem does it solve?

Daily environmental aggressors can contribute to oxidative stress and visible signs of ageing.

C E Ferulic combines pure vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid to provide antioxidant protection against environmental damage caused by free radicals, while also improving visible signs of ageing.

The enhanced formula adds carnosine and Endophytol to further support visible skin longevity.

Environmental aggressors + oxidative stress + visible ageing → advanced antioxidant protection → brighter, firmer and more youthful-looking skin.

Benefits:

• Provides advanced antioxidant protection

• Helps protect against environmental aggressors

• Helps protect against oxidative stress

• Helps improve visible signs of ageing

• Clinically corrects 8 signs of ageing

• Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines

• Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles

• Helps improve firmness

• Helps improve brightness

• Helps improve the appearance of discolouration

• Visibly reverses 10 years of ageing signs related to lack of firmness and dullness

• Helps make skin 8x stronger against environmental aggressors

• Can reduce up to 48% of potential damage from free radicals formed by pollution, sun and metals

• Once absorbed, remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours

• Contains 15% pure vitamin C

• Contains 1% vitamin E

• Contains 0.5% ferulic acid

• Enhanced formula contains 0.3% carnosine

• Enhanced formula contains 1% Endophytol

• Paraben-free

• Alcohol-free

• Fragrance-free

• Dye-free

• Silicone-free

Key Ingredients:

15% L-Ascorbic Acid: A highly potent form of pure vitamin C. SkinCeuticals states that it provides antioxidant benefits, helps neutralise free radicals and protects against oxidative stress while providing visible anti-ageing benefits.

1% Alpha Tocopherol: A pure form of vitamin E that helps neutralise free radicals and replenish skin lipids. SkinCeuticals states that it works synergistically with vitamin C.

0.5% Ferulic Acid: A plant-based antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals while enhancing the antioxidant benefits and stability of vitamins C and E.

0.3% Carnosine: Added to the enhanced C E Ferulic formula. SkinCeuticals describes carnosine as a powerful dipeptide composed of two amino acids that acts as a strong antioxidant.

1% Endophytol: A dandelion root extract added to the enhanced formula. SkinCeuticals highlights it for its anti-pollution and anti-inflammatory benefits.

How to Use:

• Use once daily in the morning.

• Cleanse and tone the skin first.

• Apply 4–5 drops to a dry face, neck and chest.

• Apply before other anti-ageing skincare products.

• Allow the serum to absorb.

• Complete your morning routine with a SkinCeuticals sunscreen.

Once absorbed, SkinCeuticals states that C E Ferulic remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours.

Why Choose It?

Skin types: Normal + Dry + Combination + Sensitive + Sensitised + Dehydrated
Primary concerns: Fine lines + Wrinkles + Loss of firmness + Dullness + Discolouration
Best for: Daily antioxidant protection and visible signs of ageing
Product type: Vitamin C antioxidant serum
Use: Morning
Key benefits: Antioxidant protection + Firmness + Brightness + Fine lines + Wrinkles + Discolouration
Pure vitamin C: 15% L-Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin E: 1% Alpha Tocopherol
Ferulic acid: 0.5%
Carnosine: 0.3% in enhanced formula
Endophytol: 1% in enhanced formula
Effective after absorption: Minimum 72 hours
Paraben-free: Yes
Alcohol-free: Yes
Fragrance-free: Yes
Dye-free: Yes
Silicone-free: Yes
Application: Dry face + neck + chest
Amount: 4–5 drops
Size: 30ml
Routine step: Antioxidant serum
Brand: SkinCeuticals

Millies Expert Advice:

C E Ferulic is designed to be part of your morning skincare routine, providing antioxidant protection alongside targeted care for visible signs of ageing such as fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and discolouration.

After cleansing and toning, apply 4–5 drops to a completely dry face, neck and chest before your other skincare products. Finish your morning routine with sunscreen, as recommended by SkinCeuticals.

Is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic right for me?

Choose C E Ferulic if: you want a daily vitamin C antioxidant serum that combines environmental protection with targeted care for fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, brightness and discolouration.

It may be particularly suitable if: you have normal, dry, combination or dehydrated skin and visible ageing, dullness or discolouration are among your main concerns.

If you have sensitive skin: SkinCeuticals includes sen`sitive and sensitised skin among its recommended skin types but also notes that every skin type is different and some people with sensitive skin may experience issues with C E Ferulic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
C E Ferulic is a daytime antioxidant vitamin C serum designed to protect against environmental aggressors while improving visible signs of ageing including fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, dullness and discolouration.

What is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic good for?
It provides antioxidant protection while helping improve multiple visible signs of ageing, including fine lines, wrinkles, firmness, brightness and discolouration.

How much vitamin C is in SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
C E Ferulic contains 15% pure vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid.

What are the three main antioxidants in C E Ferulic?
The classic antioxidant combination is 15% L-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha tocopherol and 0.5% ferulic acid.

Has SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic changed formula?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that the enhanced formula retains the classic antioxidant combination while adding 0.3% carnosine and 1% Endophytol to further support visible skin longevity and provide additional antioxidant benefits.

What is carnosine in the new C E Ferulic formula?
SkinCeuticals describes 0.3% carnosine as a powerful dipeptide composed of two amino acids that acts as a strong antioxidant.

What is Endophytol in C E Ferulic?
SkinCeuticals describes 1% Endophytol as a dandelion root extract with anti-pollution and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic help fine lines and wrinkles?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that C E Ferulic clinically corrects eight signs of ageing, including the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic help with firmness?
Yes. Loss of firmness is one of the visible ageing concerns targeted by the serum.

Does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic help dull skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that C E Ferulic visibly reverses 10 years of ageing signs related to lack of firmness and dullness.

Does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic help with discolouration?
Yes. Discolouration is among the eight signs of ageing that SkinCeuticals states the serum clinically corrects.

Does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic protect against pollution?
SkinCeuticals states that daily use helps protect skin against environmental aggressors and can reduce up to 48% of potential damage from free radicals formed by pollution, the sun and metals.

How long does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic remain effective?
Once absorbed, SkinCeuticals states that C E Ferulic remains effective for a minimum of 72 hours.

When should I use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
Use it once daily in the morning after cleansing and toning.

How many drops of SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic should I use?
Apply 4–5 drops to a dry face, neck and chest.

Should SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic be applied before or after moisturiser?
SkinCeuticals recommends applying C E Ferulic after cleansing and toning and before your other anti-ageing skincare products.

Should I use sunscreen with SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends completing your morning routine with a SkinCeuticals sunscreen.

Is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic suitable for sensitive skin?
SkinCeuticals includes sensitive and sensitised skin among its recommended skin types. However, the brand also notes that every skin type is different and that while some people with sensitive skin can use C E Ferulic without issue, others may not.

Is SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic fragrance-free?
Yes. The current SkinCeuticals formula is listed as fragrance-free. SkinCeuticals explains that the product's natural scent comes from the vitamins and botanical extracts rather than added artificial fragrance.

Why does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic change colour?
SkinCeuticals states that the serum can range from relatively clear to pale yellow or amber when first opened and will naturally darken over time. According to the brand, this colour change does not mean that the formula has become ineffective.

How long should I use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic after opening?
SkinCeuticals recommends using C E Ferulic within 3–6 months after opening when applying 4–5 drops daily.

Can SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic be used with retinol?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends C E Ferulic as part of the morning routine, while retinol or a retinoid should be used as one of the final steps of the night-time routine.

Ingredients:

Important formulation note: SkinCeuticals has introduced an enhanced C E Ferulic formula containing 0.3% carnosine and 1% Endophytol while retaining the established 15% L-ascorbic acid, 1% vitamin E and 0.5% ferulic acid antioxidant combination. The ingredient list currently displayed on Millies appears to relate to the previous formula.

Current ingredient list displayed on millies.mom:
Aqua/Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, FIL D31590/

As formulations may be updated and Millies stock may transition between versions, refer to the product packaging for the complete and most up-to-date ingredient list.