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20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

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20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

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An affordable serum mirroring the classic C+E+ferulic antioxidant trio with 20% L-ascorbic acid; best used fresh and stored cool since water-based vitamin C oxidizes over time.

Best for
Combination skin
Price
$
Targets
BrighteningAgingProtection
Key actives
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Ferulic Acid

Benefits

  • 20% L-ascorbic acid brightens and defends against free radicals
  • Vitamin E and ferulic acid round out the antioxidant complex
  • A budget alternative to premium CEF serums

Key ingredients explained

Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)

Antioxidant

As listed: L-Ascorbic Acid

A potent antioxidant that neutralizes UV-generated free radicals and acts as an essential cofactor for the enzymes that synthesize and stabilize collagen; it also inhibits tyrosinase to reduce melanin. The result is brighter, firmer, more even skin.

In the guide

Hyaluronic Acid

Humectant

As listed: Sodium Hyaluronate

A glycosaminoglycan humectant that binds large amounts of water; high-molecular-weight forms sit on the surface as a hydrating film, low-molecular-weight forms penetrate the stratum corneum. Because it is a humectant, in dry air it can pull water from deeper skin — so apply to damp skin and seal it.

In the guide

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Soothing

As listed: Panthenol

The stable analog of vitamin B5, converted in skin to pantothenic acid. As a humectant it improves hydration and lowers water loss, while soothing irritation, reducing erythema, and supporting barrier repair and re-epithelialization.

In the guide

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Antioxidant

As listed: Alpha Tocopherol

A fat-soluble antioxidant that neutralizes UV-generated free radicals and prevents lipid peroxidation and oxidative photoaging. It also moisturizes the stratum corneum and has anti-inflammatory activity — and works best alongside vitamin C.

In the guide

Ferulic Acid

Antioxidant

A plant-derived phenolic antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and, critically, stabilizes vitamins C and E in formulation. Added to a 15% vitamin C + 1% vitamin E solution it roughly doubles photoprotection against solar-simulated UV — the classic 'Duke' antioxidant complex.

In the guide

Full ingredient list

WaterEthoxydiglycolL-Ascorbic AcidPropylene GlycolAlpha TocopherolPolysorbate 80PanthenolFerulic AcidSodium HyaluronateBenzyl AlcoholDehydroacetic Acid

Highlighted ingredients are explained above.

How to use

  1. 01Apply a few drops to clean skin in the morning.
  2. 02Follow with SPF.
  3. 03Refrigerate and use within a few months.

Warnings

  • Oxidizes with light and air; store cool and dark.
  • May tingle on sensitive skin.

Expert summary

A faithful, inexpensive take on the C+E+ferulic formula; the trade-off for the price is a water-based L-ascorbic acid that oxidizes faster, so buy fresh and store cold.

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