SkinCeuticals vs SkinCeuticals — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
C E Ferulic
9.2/10 · SkinCeuticals
| C E Ferulic | Hydrating B5 Gel | |
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| Brand | SkinCeuticals | SkinCeuticals |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9.2/10 ★ | 8.5/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Thin golden serum | Lightweight serum-gel |
| Finish | Absorbed slightly tacky | Plump, dewy |
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| Verdict | The benchmark vitamin C serum the entire industry measures itself against. 15% L-ascorbic acid + 1% vitamin E + 0.5% ferulic acid — the Duke University antioxidant patent that spawned a thousand dupes. $182 is painful, but the 20-year clinical dataset on photoaging reversal is unmatched. Every derm office in America has a bottle on the shelf. | SkinCeuticals' professional-tier hyaluronic acid + B5 (panthenol) serum — the simplest formulation in their entire lineup, intentionally so. Two molecular weights of hyaluronic acid plus 5% panthenol in a clear, fragrance-free, weightless gel. The whole point is what's not in it: no fragrance, no preservative drama, no actives that compete with whatever else is in your routine. Layer it under any retinol, vitamin C, exfoliant, or moisturiser to add hydration without changing the chemistry of anything around it. Premium price for a simple HA serum, but the formulation cleanliness is genuinely worth it for sensitive or post-procedure skin. |
