Description
Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid is a patented daytime antioxidant serum (U.S. Patent No. 9,248,082) that protects against environmental damage while also targeting the look of discoloration and uneven tone. It pairs 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), and 0.5% ferulic acid in a fast-absorbing fluid.
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What Phloretin CF does
Like all of the SkinCeuticals CF antioxidants, Phloretin CF defends the skin against the free radicals generated by UV and pollution, the oxidative stress that accelerates lines and loss of firmness. What sets it apart is its added focus on clarity. The phloretin and vitamin C work to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and early discoloration, so the result over time is skin that looks both more protected and more even.
The ingredients, and why this combination matters
Phloretin is a broad-spectrum antioxidant that also helps with the look of pigmentation and supports the penetration of the other actives. The 10% L-ascorbic acid provides antioxidant defense and brightening, and the 0.5% ferulic acid stabilizes the formula and amplifies the antioxidant network. The 10% vitamin C concentration is a touch lower than C E Ferulic, which makes Phloretin CF a lighter feel that many combination-skin users prefer.
Who it is for
Phloretin CF suits normal and combination skin, and anyone whose main concerns are environmental protection plus uneven tone and the first signs of discoloration. Drier, more mature skin often does better with C E Ferulic, and very oily or acne-prone skin with Silymarin CF.
How to use it
Each morning, on clean dry skin, apply four to five drops to the face, neck, and chest before moisturizer and sunscreen. For discoloration, it layers well under a dedicated corrector such as Discoloration Defense.
How it fits with your treatments at Bar Beauty
Phloretin CF is a strong daily base for anyone we are also treating for pigment and tone with peels, microneedling, or Aerolase. Daily antioxidant and sun protection do a lot to hold the results of those treatments. After an in-clinic procedure, reintroduce it once the skin has fully healed, and we will confirm the timing for you.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from C E Ferulic?
Both are morning antioxidants. C E Ferulic uses 15% vitamin C and suits dry or mature skin. Phloretin CF uses 10% vitamin C plus phloretin and leans toward combination skin and uneven tone.
Will it help with dark spots?
It supports a more even tone over time and pairs well with a targeted corrector for stubborn spots.
Morning or night?
Morning, under sunscreen.
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.
Why we stock it: Our pick for combination and pigment prone skin. We pair it with Aerolase pigment sessions when C E Ferulic feels too rich. Used alongside pigment treatments at our Toronto clinic.
More questions, answered
What is Phloretin CF and what does it target?
A patented daytime antioxidant serum that protects against environmental damage while targeting the look of discoloration and uneven tone. It pairs 2% phloretin with 10% pure vitamin C and 0.5% ferulic acid in a fast absorbing fluid.
Phloretin CF or C E Ferulic, which one is for me?
Both are daytime antioxidants from the same family. C E Ferulic leans toward normal, dry, and sensitive skin, while Phloretin CF’s lighter fluid texture and discoloration focus suit combination, oily, and pigment prone skin. A free consult settles it quickly.
When do I apply Phloretin CF?
Each morning on clean skin, a few drops before moisturizer and sunscreen. It works under SPF to defend through the day.
Is Phloretin CF sold in Toronto?
Yes, Bar Beauty Medical stocks it at 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace, downtown Toronto. Ships Canada wide from our shop, or choose local pickup at checkout.
Will it help my dark spots on its own?
It contributes, particularly to tone and prevention, but stubborn pigment usually wants a combined plan, daily SPF, a corrector like Discoloration Defense, and sometimes gentle laser in clinic. We will tell you honestly what your pigment needs after a skin analysis.
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