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C E Ferulic

SkinCeuticals

We predict C E Ferulic is likely effective — its key actives are dosed at levels research supports.

A
93/100
Efficacy grade · how?

Actives pyramid

What's actually in it, ranked by how well it's dosed.

Hero actives (dosed to work)
Vitamin C 15%Vitamin E 1%

What it does

Evidenced benefit intensity, derived from dosed actives.

Brightening
100
Hydration
70
Anti-aging
70

The receipt

Every point of this grade, traced to the active, its dose, and the evidence.

Vitamin C at 15% — strong dose

Above the ~15% where 10–20% L-ascorbic acid is photoprotective and brightens tone in clinical data.

Vitamin E at 1% — strong dose

Above the ~1% where tocopherol is an antioxidant that stabilizes vitamin C and supports the barrier.

Independent study on this product

There's third-party/peer-reviewed testing on this specific product — the strongest evidence tier.

Pros & cons

The honest tradeoffs.

  • Vitamin C at a strong, research-backed dose (15%)
  • Vitamin E at a strong, research-backed dose (1%)
  • Backed by an independent study on this exact product

Best for

Who and when this fits.

Most skin types Dullness Hyperpigmentation Fine Lines Dryness AM (pairs with SPF) Wear SPF

Dupes & alternatives

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