Skinceuticals Phloretin CF is a vitamin C serum that contains only 10% of L-Ascorbic acid, making it a less concentrated serum. Due to its gentle formula, this serum is an excellent choice for acne-prone skin.

Skinceuticals C E Ferulic is a vitamin C serum with 15% concentration of L-Ascorbic acid, making it a high concentrated serum. With this its concentrated formula, the CE Ferulic is a best choice for dull skin and antiaging purposes.

• L-ascorbic acid– this is the pure form of vitamin C that is used in skincare products. A study in the Indian Dermatology Online Journal claims that vitamin is a potent antioxidant that can help to treat and prevent the effects of photoaging when applied topically.
• Phloretin– this is a flavonoid found in the leaves of an apple tree. Studies in the European Journal of Pharmacology claim that phloretin has antioxidative and skin-soothing properties. Other properties include antiaging and depigmenting effects.

• L-ascorbic acid– this is the form in which vitamin C is incorporated in a product. A review article in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology claims that vitamin C has antiaging, antipigmentary, and photoprotective properties.
• Ferulic acid– this ingredient has many physiological functions. A review article in the Skin Pharmacology and Physiology journal claims that anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, and antidiabetic effects.

Phloretin CF is a serum that caters to oily skin. It offers less hydration and is gentle enough to prevent peeling and irritation of acne-prone skin. It also has antioxidant properties and can minimize sugar deposition in the skin thus delaying wrinkle formation.

C E Ferulic is a serum that works best for normal to dry skin types. It is ideal for fine lines, wrinkles, sagginess, and dullness. This serum contains glycerin which provides hydration to dry skin. It also provides protection against environmental damage.

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• May work to neutralize free radicals  from the environment
• May help to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone
• May minimize the occurrence of sun damage
• May work well for oily and combination skin types
• May provide antiaging benefits

• May provide benefit to fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and dull skin
• May provide extra hydration to dry and normal skin
• May neutralize free radicals from UV radiation and ozone pollutants
• May help to reduce effects of sun damage on the skin
• Contains a higher concentration of l-ascorbic acid thus may be more effective

• This serum could have a drying effect as it contains no hydrating ingredients

• Its concentrated formula could cause irritation on oily and acne-prone skin

Phloretin CF is an antioxidant serum with a lesser concentration of l-ascorbic acid. Its mild formula makes it suitable for sensitive skin. It may work to neutralize free radicals and provide antiaging benefits.

C E Ferulic is an antioxidant serum with a higher concentration of l-ascorbic acid. It works to fight premature aging, destroy free radicals, improve collagen production, and reduce photoaging.