Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum — Reddit Reviews
by Minimalist
Updated October 10, 2026
16% vitamin C serum for brightening and antioxidant support; can sting.
What the community says
A 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid serum with ferulic acid, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, and panthenol. People use it in the morning for brighter, less dull skin; 16% can be a lot when your barrier is cranky or you’re starting tretinoin.
What this means for you
What people love
- 16% vitamin C with ferulic and vitamin E
- Brightening plus antioxidant support
- Layers cleanly in morning routines
Watch out for
Product details
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Vitamin C: 9 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found it helped fade dark patches or make skin tone look more even
- With microneedling, vitamin C improved melasma in several studies
- It worked about as well as tranexamic acid in some microneedling studies
- Side effects were usually mild, short-lived, or not reported
Studied at 3–30%this product: 15%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 11 mentions across 8 threads
Minimalist Vitamin C + E + Ferulic Serum on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/tretinoin, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more, summarized.
“mornings- splash face with water, Minimalist Vitamin C+E+Ferulic, Anua zero-cast spf 50”
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“I keep my routine simple”
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“SPF always y’all!”
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“The Minimalist C E Ferulic is bang on”
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“What’s everyone’s favorite vitamin C serum right now?”
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“Curious what people here actually think/are using 👀”
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“I am getting better results with ... Minimalist 16% C serums.”
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“For vitamin C, I'll suggest minimalist vitamin c+e serum”
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“if you still want recs on vitamin C or niacinamide”
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“minimalist vitamin c+e serum”
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“Minimalist 10% or 16% vitamin C serum.”
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“For 3o Ethyl Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C: Minimalist 10% or 16% vitamin C serum.”
Mentioned
“Minimalist Vitamin C 16% Vitamin C + E + Ferulic”
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“Purpose: ☀️ Antioxidant + brightening”
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“Use: Morning, initially around 3–4 days/week.”
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