Vitamin C Serum for Dark Spots Discoloration
Silymarin CF

SkinCeuticals

Vitamin C Serum for Dark Spots Discoloration

SkinCeuticals

Silymarin CF

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 antioxidant protection and pollution defence.

Serum
Serum
8 ingredients
10 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 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

  • Vitamin C1

    Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.

    Ascorbic Acid

  • Ferulic acid1

    A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.

    Ferulic Acid

  • 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

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Dryness1

    Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • 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.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Dipropylene Glycol (in both products)

    Perfuming

    0-1 / —

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    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

  • Butylene Glycol

    Humectant

    1 / 0

    • Hydrating

  • Triethyl Citrate

    Perfuming

  • Phloretin

    Antioxidant

  • Ferulic Acid (in both products)

    Antioxidant

    • Ferulic acid
    • Antioxidant

  • Salicylic Acid

    Preservative

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

  • Water

    Skin Conditioning

  • Alcohol Denat. (in both products)

    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

    Humectant

    0 / 0

  • Dipropylene Glycol (in both products)

    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

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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