SkinCeuticals vs Tata Harper — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Phloretin CF
9/10 · SkinCeuticals
| Phloretin CF | Resurfacing Serum | |
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| Brand | SkinCeuticals | Tata Harper |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 9/10 ★ | 8.4/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight watery serum | Lightweight, gel serum |
| Finish | Quick-absorb | Smooth, polished |
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| Verdict | The CE Ferulic for combination/oily skin. Phloretin CF replaces tocopherol with phloretin (an apple-derived antioxidant), keeping the 10% L-ascorbic acid + 0.5% ferulic acid backbone but with a lighter, less oil-leaning texture. Better for oily, combination, and acne-prone skin where CE Ferulic feels heavy. Same antioxidant network in the basket — vitamin C primary, phloretin secondary, ferulic stabilising — and the same 4 a.m. orange-mid-tone shift that signals oxidation when it's gone too far. Not cheaper than CE Ferulic but worth it if your skin pushes back against the original. | Tata Harper's Resurfacing Serum delivers AHA + BHA exfoliation from a 100% natural formula — glycolic acid, lactic acid, and willow bark extract (natural salicylic acid precursor) in an aloe base. The Vermont-based luxury naturals brand proves that natural skincare can deliver clinical-grade exfoliation. Every ingredient is grown or processed at the Tata Harper farm. Farm-to-face resurfacing at its most luxurious. |
