Description
C E Ferulic is SkinCeuticals’ flagship daytime antioxidant serum, and one of the most studied vitamin C serums in the world (U.S. Patent No. 7,179,841). It combines 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 1% vitamin E (alpha tocopherol), and 0.5% ferulic acid in one synergistic formula that defends skin against the everyday environmental damage that drives visible aging.
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What C E Ferulic does
UV light and pollution generate free radicals in the skin all day long, and that oxidative stress is a major cause of fine lines, loss of firmness, and dullness. C E Ferulic neutralizes those free radicals before they can do their damage, so think of it as the antioxidant layer your sunscreen cannot provide on its own. Used consistently in the morning, it improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles, helps restore firmness, and brightens an uneven, tired complexion. Once it has absorbed it stays active in the skin and keeps working even after cleansing, which is why it is a morning step rather than a wash-off treatment.
The ingredients, and why this combination matters
The three actives are chosen to work together. The 15% L-ascorbic acid is the antioxidant workhorse and the brightening engine. The 1% vitamin E supports the skin barrier and partners with vitamin C to extend its protection. The 0.5% ferulic acid stabilizes the formula and roughly doubles the antioxidant benefit of the vitamin C and E together. That stabilized blend is what separates a true antioxidant serum from a vitamin C product that oxidizes and turns brown on the shelf.
Who it is for
C E Ferulic suits normal, dry, and mature or sensitive skin, and anyone focused on prevention and brightening. If your skin is oily or acne prone, our aesthetician will usually steer you to Silymarin CF, the oil-free vitamin C built for that skin type, or to Phloretin CF for combination skin with discoloration.
How to use it
In the morning, on clean dry skin, apply four to five drops to the face, neck, and chest before your moisturizer and sunscreen. A little tingling on first use is normal. Pure vitamin C and daily SPF are a classic pairing, the antioxidant handles what gets past the sunscreen. One 30ml bottle typically lasts about three months with daily use.
How it fits with your treatments at Bar Beauty
Antioxidant support is part of healthy skin before and after most of what we do in clinic. After a resurfacing or energy-based treatment, SkinCeuticals advises reintroducing C E Ferulic once the skin has healed, usually around five to seven days depending on how deep the treatment went, to support recovery and collagen. We will give you the exact timing for your treatment at your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Morning or night?
Morning. It is an antioxidant that defends against daytime UV and pollution, and it layers under sunscreen.
Can I use it with retinol?
Yes, retinol at night and C E Ferulic in the morning is a common, effective pairing.
Is the tingle or color change normal?
A brief tingle can happen. The serum should be clear to light amber; a deep orange or brown tint means it has oxidized and is past its best.
Buying SkinCeuticals in Toronto
We are an authorized SkinCeuticals retailer. Buying from a medical clinic rather than an unauthorized online reseller matters with active skincare, because it guarantees genuine, properly stored, in-date product, and it means a nurse or aesthetician can tell you exactly how to fit it into your routine and around your treatments. Read more on our SkinCeuticals brand page, or see all of our medical-grade skincare.
Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto, open 7 days. Authorized retailer for the brands we stock. Product guidance here is general; we confirm what suits your skin and the right timing around any treatment at your free consultation.
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