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This never-on-sale dermatologist-recommended vitamin C serum is 15% off: 'It's worth every dollar'
When it comes to preventing aging, there are few millions of brands and products out there, but only a select few become the gold standard for anti-aging skin care. In recent years, vitamin C serum has clawed its way to the top of that list.
I've interviewed countless dermatologists and skin care experts over the years for stories about the how to use vitamin C serum, what it does for your skin and which ones are the best. But there's one brand that dermatologists collectively agree on as being the "best" one — Skinceuticals C E Ferulic serum.
A 1-ounce bottle of this stuff doesn't come cheap — over $180 a bottle — but there's a reason dermatologists overwhelmingly agree that it's the gold standard for vitamin C serums. That's because of its ability to lighten fine lines, firm skin, provide environmental protection and brighten a dull complexion.
That's why anytime this top-recommended, never-on-sale brand does have a rare discount, it's a very big deal. Now through Feb. 16, you can get 15% off Skinceuticals products — including this much beloved serum — at Dermstore when you use code SKINC15 at checkout.
You'll also get a free gift with your purchase when you spend over $150, like a Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask, a sample of La Roche-Posay's Anthelios Mineral SPF or even a Lancer Skincare sample trio. Because who doesn't like free stuff?
This dermatologist-beloved serum acts as an antioxidant barrier against environmental damage caused by free radicals, as well as lightens fine lines and wrinkles, firms your skin and brightens your complexion.
What makes Skinceuticals C E Ferulic vitamin C serum different is that it's made with an antioxidant blend of ferulic acid and pure vitamins C and E that work together to protect your skin against free radicals, which can lead to the signs of aging. Pure Vitamin C, you might be unsurprised to learn, is acidic, which means it sloughs away dead skin cells to make room for newer, brighter skin cells. The small amount of vitamin E in the formula restores skin lipids to make sure your complexion remains plum, hydrated and healthy. The ferulic acid helps stabilize the two vitamins when combined.
The formula can be used on normal, dry and sensitive skin types. To use, apply four to five drops once a day in the morning to your dry face, neck and chest after cleansing and toning your skin but before your other anti-aging skin care products. This ensures that you skin gets all of those good antioxidants first thing in the morning.
In fact, I've used Skinceuticals C E Ferulic as part of my skin care routine in the past and found it to be effective at brightening my complexion and hydrating my skin, and other reviewers seem to agree with the results.
"This is the best vitamin C serum," said one enthusiastic reviewer. "I've tried multiple and I always come back to this one. My mom swears by it too. It gives my skin an amazing youthful glow! I highly recommend it!"
Other reviewers have used it for decades and attribute it to their "glowing" skin.
"This serum has been the core component of my skincare regime for over 10 years," said a long-time user. "I recently met a woman married to a prominent plastic surgeon who commented on my 'glowing and flawless' skin. When I mentioned this product she nodded and said, 'Of course, it's the best.'"
Because vitamin C is unstable on its own, its normal for vitamin C serums to oxidize over time, meaning that it might have a strong color or odor once opened. The brand says this is completely normal and not cause for alarm, and the product retains its efficacy.
Skinceuticals C E Ferulic
$155$182Save $27 with code
"Amazing product, it is pricy but it is worth every penny," said another reviewer. "You can see your skin changing within a month of using it. It does have a slight smell but hopefully you can get past that part. It's amazing."
This is a product that rarely — if ever — goes on sale, which is why we recommend trying it out when you can get a small discount. Use code SKINC15 at Dermstore to save 15% on this dermatologist-favorite serum and see what the hype is about for yourself.
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