C E Ferulic — Reddit Reviews
Updated August 19, 2026
15% L-ascorbic acid vitamin C fights pigmentation and aging; pricey with irritation risk.
What the community says
A potent 15% L-ascorbic acid serum with vitamin E and ferulic acid enhances collagen and brightens skin. Best for those tolerating strong vitamin C but not suited for sensitive or irritated skin. The high price and potential for redness limit broader appeal.
What this means for you
Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Gold standard formula for vitamin C efficacy
- Combines vitamin C with vitamin E and ferulic acid for stability
- Provides visible brightening and anti-aging benefits
Watch out for
- Expensive price point deters many users
- Can cause redness and irritation, especially on sensitive skin
- Some report a sticky texture and oxidation issues
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Real Reddit threads — 129 mentions across 29 threads
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic on Reddit, in one place — 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Serum - 8/10”
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“Pros: Brightened and evened my skin tone.”
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“One of the most effective formulas for vitamin c that Ive tried.”
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“CE Ferulic,” “C E Ferulic,” “Skinceuticals CE” → one entry”
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“i *only* back SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic (well-studied formula)”
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“pairing l-ascorbic with vitamin E + ferulic acid hugely improves stability and photoprotection”
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“Antioxidant: SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic OR La Roche-Posay Vitamin C10”
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“Helps protect the skin from environmental damage and reduces fine lines.”
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“New products that I added based on chat’s recommendations and that I feel made the biggest difference is vitamin c”
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“skinceuticals vitamin c”
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“Then I exfoliate with Dr Dennis gross peel pads, skinceuticals vitamin c, and Paula’s choice azelaic acid”
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“the latter two I use sparingly as my skins still prone to reactivity these days”
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“Skinceuticals C E Ferulic or TO Resveratrol”
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“AM: Vanicream facial cleanser”
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“Drop your skincare routine <3”
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“For Vitamin C, the gold standard really is Skinceuticals CE Ferulic.”
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“the way it’s packaged is quite bad for such an unstable ingredient!!”
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“What blows my mind about the SkinCeuticals is that at that price point ... you'd think they would at least put into a better container like an airtight pump.”
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