SkinCeuticals
Vitamin C Serum for Dark Spots DiscolorationSkinCeuticals
Topical Vitamin C Gel for Uneven Skin toneA serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for antioxidant protection and pollution defence.
A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 185.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Tridecane, Undecane
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Tridecane, Undecane

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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
Perfuming
Phloretin (in both products)
Antioxidant
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
Emollient
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid.
Learn more about Ascorbic Acid →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Phloretin
Anti-sebum, Antioxidant
3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-(2,4,6-trihydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one; Dihydronaringenin; 4,2',4',6'-Tetrahydroxydihydrochalcone
Learn more about Phloretin →Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid is ferulic acid.
Learn more about Ferulic Acid →
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