Silymarin CF
20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

SkinCeuticals

Silymarin CF

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20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for antioxidant protection and pollution defence.

A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.

Serum
Serum
10 ingredients
11 ingredients

Brand price

USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 27.95 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Vitamin C1

    Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Vitamin E1

    Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.

    Tocopherol

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)1

    L-ascorbic acid, the unesterified form of vitamin C.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 80

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Laureth-23

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Trigger Acne1

    Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 80

  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1

    May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

    Tocopherol

  • May Worsen Irritation2

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Benzyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Salicylic Acid

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Alcohol Denat.

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Ascorbic Acid (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
    • Anti-Aging
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone

  • Propylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Dipropylene Glycol

    Perfuming

    0-1 / —

  • Laureth-23

    Cleansing

    3 / 0

    • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract

    Skin Conditioning

  • Sodium Citrate

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Ferulic Acid (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Ferulic acid
    • Antioxidant

  • Water (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

  • Ethoxydiglycol

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Ascorbic Acid (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Vitamin C
    • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
    • Anti-Aging
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone

  • Propylene Glycol (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Tocopherol

    Occlusive

    0-3 / 3

    • Vitamin E
    • Anti-Pollution
    • Antioxidant
    • May Trigger Acne
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

  • Polysorbate 80

    Cleansing

    0 / 0

    • Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
    • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)
    • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

  • Panthenol

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Ferulic Acid (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Ferulic acid
    • Antioxidant

  • Sodium Hyaluronate

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Hydrating

  • Benzyl Alcohol

    Preservative

    • EU labelled fragrance allergen
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation

Ingredients Explained

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