Vitamin C Serum 20% Pure L-Ascorbic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Vitamin E and Hyaluronic Acid for Face and Eyes 1oz. by Dr. Brenner

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I’ve heard good things about two dupes of SkinCeuticals Vitamin C E Ferulic acid serum: one from Dr. Brenner and another from Timeless. Like SkinCeuticals, these two dupes use the same form of Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid, which is the active form of vitamin C. The real power comes from combining Vitamin C with Vitamin E and ferulic acid, which has been shown to dramatically enhance the effectiveness of Vitamin C. If you’ve ever looked into buying a Vitamin C serum for your skincare routine, you’ll no doubt have heard of the SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Vitamin C Serum. No doubt you’ll have also balked at the exorbitant price tag and wondered if there are any good SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic dupes out there that cost much less. I’m here to tell you the good news; there are! As with any other product, you can create your own personal routine that works best for your needs.

The problem with this, however, is that once mixed with water and exposed to light and oxygen l-ascorbic acid starts to degrade (oxidize) and become less effective. The third very important ingredient in Dr. Brenner’s vitamin C serum is Ferulic Acid. It’s another antioxidant that has the power to strengthen and boost the influence of other antioxidants. In fact, in this exact formulation, ferulic acid helps vitamin c penetrate the skin better and have a more potent effect. Paulas's Choice claims that this a 15% Vitamin C formula, 1% Vitamin E, and 0.5% Ferulic Acid at pH of 3.1. Paula's Choice is not fungal acne safe due to the hydrogenated castor oil. Dr.Brenner's came with the glass bottle wrapped in plastic. The bottle was just as opaque as Skinceuticals, and I was also able to see the serum line quite clearly.polysorbate 80, a surfactant that has a natural yellowish color that may make it look like the vitamin C has oxidized already Your skin uses Vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and having plump skin. An important reminder when looking at these pics is that Vitamin C does a lot more than help with pigmentation. But the collagen-building effects of vitamin C can take up to a year to become visible, and it’s not really easy to know if something is providing great antioxidant protection (other than your skin not getting worse over time). So hyperpigmentation is just one piece of the puzzle.** After 2 months of using the Timeless Vitamin C Serum 5-6 times a week After 2 months of using the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Serum 5-6 times a week Consistency & Absorption

Pityrosporum Folliculitis/Malassezia folliculitis or simply known as Fungal Acne is a persistent acne-like condition that commonly responds poorly to traditional acne-treating methods. Unlike most cases of Acne where bacteria is the culprit, Fungi is the culprit of Fungal Acne (Hence the name!). There are certain classes & groups of ingredients that have been shown to promote and feed the growth of the Fungal Acne, Fungi such as fatty acids, oils, esters, polysorbates and fermented ingredients. In its natural state, l-ascorbic acid is a white powder. In a serum like C E Ferulic, l-ascorbic acid is mixed with waterso that it is readily-available to penetrate the skin.As you can see, when ascorbic acid isn’t formulated in water, it does so much better! The Ordinary’s vitamin C serum actually remained quite clear through the entire experiment. However, using a serum that is 90% solvent can be irritating for some skin types. If you find yourself giving up on these water-based ones and you’d like to give this a try, definitely patch test! How to Shop For Vitamin C Serum Dupes Because Dr. Brenner Vitamin C Serum includes a higher percentages of ascorbic acid, it may cause more irritation especially if you’re not used to applying vitamin C to your skin. However, the inclusion of a high percentage of hyaluronic acid (1%) (compared to the unstated percentage in SkinCeuticals) may help offset that irritation, while delivering the brightening effects of this active ingredient. My final thoughts on these Vitamin C serums from SkinCeuticals, Dr. Brenner, and Timeless In fact, any vitamin C-based serum is best to be in the mornings as it helps protect the skin against sun damage when applying an SPF after the serum. Since it’s a water-based product, it should come before any other heavier treatments, and definitely before the oil-based ones.