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20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

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20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum — Reddit Reviews

by Timeless

87nextscore161 verdicts

Updated August 15, 2026

High 20% L-ascorbic acid concentration for strong brightening and collagen support

What the community says

20% L-ascorbic acid serum brightens, fades hyperpigmentation; can cause irritation and acne.

From Reddit

Backed by 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.

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What people love

  • High 20% L-ascorbic acid concentration for strong brightening and collagen support
  • Affordable dupe of premium antioxidant serums with ferulic acid and vitamin E
  • Airless pump limits oxidation, extends shelf life compared to droppers

Watch out for

  • Strong formula can irritate sensitive, dry, or rosacea-prone skin causing redness or burning
  • May trigger breakouts or clogged pores, especially with oily or acne-prone skin
  • Some users dislike the distinctive 'hot dog' smell and oily texture when applying

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Real Reddit threads275 mentions across 30 threads

Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.

Timeless vitamin C serum has been working well for the past 6 weeks or so.

Positive

I have acne prone skin and TO vit C in silicone broke me out and gave me clogged pores.

Positive

That could be just me. Timeless vitamin C serum has been working well for the past 6 weeks or so.

Positive

i’ve always had issues with the pump on the Timeless Vitamin C

Positive

My sensitive skin reacted badly to the Timeless Vitamin C. It was way too harsh for my skin barrier.

Positive

I use Timeless in the morning and tretinoin at night and my dark patches have faded like 70% in a year.

Positive

This is stupid expensive though so I’m going to suggest Timeless Vitamin C.

Positive

I like that it comes in an airless pump that prevents oxidation over time.

Positive

This is why of all the dupes I've explored, I prefer the Timeless Vitamin C.

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I’m going to suggest Timeless Vitamin C.

Positive

I like that it comes in an airless pump that prevents oxidation over time.

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That’s why I really like the timeless.

Positive

I’ve consistently used timeless vitamin c but stopped once I began tret to adjust.

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Not sure when to implement it back..

Mentioned

Did you introduce vitamin c right away?

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r/30PlusSkinCareSkin update
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Would you mind sharing what vitamin C and copper peptide cream you're using?

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I use Timless vitamin c and TOSOWOONG Copper Peptide cream!

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Great results! Where do you buy the serum from?

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