Product Description

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Brightens & Evens Skin Tone – Combats dullness, discoloration, and hyperpigmentation for a radiant glow.
✔ Fights Fine Lines & Wrinkles – Boosts collagen production, improving skin elasticity and firmness.
✔ Defends Against Environmental Damage – Shields skin from pollution, free radicals, and UV exposure, preventing premature aging.
✔ Hydrates & Strengthens Skin – Ideal for normal to dry skin, delivering all-day hydration and a youthful glow.

Clinical Study Results

Study A

Clinical improvement in firmness, elasticity, and wrinkles

• 28% improvement in fine lines
• 31% improvement in skin firmness
• 32% improvement in wrinkles

Protocol: 16-week clinical study conducted on 50 Caucasian male and female subjects ages 40-60 years old (USA, 2013). The product is applied once daily in the morning. For controlled results, subjects used SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser and Ultimate UV Defense SPF 30 daily, and emollience moisturizer as needed.

Study B

Environmental protection against UVA/UVB

• Significant reduction in thymine dimer count (DNA mutations caused by UVA radiation and associated with skin cancer).

According to a publication in the Journal Of Cosmetic Dermatology, 7 2008 (P. 290-297)

Study C

Environmental protection against IR-A

• 62% reduction in MMP-1 (an infrared-induced collagen-degrading enzyme).

According to a publication in Photodermatal Photoimmunol Photomed 2014: 30: (P. 167-174)

Study D

Environmental protection against ozone pollution

• 52% reduction in HNE levels (HNE proteins are a marker of lipid peroxidation in the skin, generated by the free radical attack on fatty acids in skin exposed to ozone. Their reduction indicated the reduction of cellular damage).

According to a SkinCeuticals study, accepted to be published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology in 2017

What's Inside

Key Ingredients

15% L-ascorbic Acid:

Lauded for its superior antioxidant benefits, this highly potent form of pure vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals and helps protect against oxidative stress while providing visible anti-aging benefits.

1% Alpha-tocopherol:

This form of vitamin E neutralizes free radicals and replenishes skin lipids. It has been proven to act synergistically with vitamin C.

0.5% Ferulic Acid:

A plant-based antioxidant, ferulic acid neutralizes free radicals and enhances the antioxidant benefits of vitamins C and E.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Ethoxydiglycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Laureth-23, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate.

How to use

Directions AM

In the morning, after cleansing and toning, apply 4-5 drops to dry skin on the face, neck, and chest before layering other skincare products.

For optimal results, follow with a SkinCeuticals sunscreen. Combining a SkinCeuticals antioxidant with broad-spectrum sun protection enhances defense against visible signs of aging caused by environmental stressors.

L-ascorbic acid naturally darkens over time as it oxidizes, but this does not compromise its effectiveness.

Caution

For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. To maintain its potency, store in a cool, dark place. A mild tingling sensation may occur, which is normal as your skin adjusts. If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a skincare professional.

Additional Information

The Science Behind SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

SkinCeuticals research demonstrates that when specific antioxidants are expertly combined, they work synergistically to deliver superior results compared to individual antioxidant formulations.

Backed by publication in eight peer-reviewed scientific journals, CE Ferulic is a vitamin C serum developed under the Duke Antioxidant patent. This patent defines the optimal delivery of vitamin C to the skin. For a vitamin C serum to be effective, it must contain pure L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) at an acidic pH between 2.0-3.5 and a concentration of 10-20%. SkinCeuticals is the only brand formulating antioxidants according to these precise parameters, ensuring maximum efficacy.

Shield Against Atmospheric Aging

Ground-level ozone (O3) pollution is shown to cause signs of premature aging. New ground-breaking SkinCeuticals science shows over-exposure to ozone pollution may cause visible skin aging, and topical antioxidant use can help prevent the impact of ozone damage to skin. For the first time ever, SkinCeuticals C E FERULIC was shown to help shield against signs of skin-aging induced by ozone (O3) pollution. Learn more about atmospheric aging and ozone pollution