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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic vs Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%: which is better?
One is the brighter, glow-first vitamin C serum; the other is the oil-control niacinamide that divides more faces.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: C E Ferulic — 84 vs 62 nextscore
- Better for hyperpigmentation: C E Ferulic
- More reviewed: Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% — 242 vs 63 verdicts
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic suits glow and dark-spot concerns, while The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is better for oil control and pore-focused routines.
Choose SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic if
- you want a vitamin C serum for brightness
- you care more about glow and dark spots
Choose Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% if
- you want oil control and pore help
- you prefer a simple niacinamide formula
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At a glance
| SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic | Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% |
|---|---|
| $4.73/ml | $0.20/ml |
| 84 · 63 verdicts | 62 · 242 verdicts |
| Hyperpigmentation | — |
| Vitamin C | Niacinamide, Zinc |
What Reddit says
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
What Reddit likes
- OG 15% L-ascorbic acid antioxidant trio
- Brightens tone and fades dark spots
- Layer-friendly morning serum under sunscreen
Watch out for
- Steep price for a 30 mL bottle
- Can sting, turn orange, or oxidize fast
- Some acne-prone or reactive skin breaks out
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
What Reddit likes
- Oil control and pore shrinkage
- Fades acne marks for some
- Cheap, simple two-ingredient formula
Watch out for
- 10% is where the irritation starts for a lot of people
- Breakouts and cystic flare-ups get reported a lot
- Pilling, stickiness, and that weird dry-tight feel
Compare full ingredient lists · 4 in common
In both · 4
- Aqua / Water / Eau
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Pentylene Glycol
Only in SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic · 14
- Ascorbic Acid
- Glycerin
- Propylene Glycol
- Laureth-23
- Tocopherol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Ferulic Acid
- Carnosine
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract - Dandelion Rhizome/Root Extract
- Maltodextrin
- Citric Acid
- Eperua Falcata Bark Extract
Only in Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% · 7
- Niacinamide
- Zinc PCA
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
- Xanthan Gum
- Isoceteth-20
- Chlorphenesin