Silymarin CF

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Silymarin CF

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

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Brand price

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

From the brand

What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.

The brand recommends it for

  • Combination skin
  • Acne & blemishes
  • Dark spots & pigmentation

How to use

1 Prep + Dispense In the morning after cleansing and toning, apply 4-5 drops of Silymarin CF to a dry face, neck, and chest before other skincare products. 2 Apply + Complete Gently press into skin on the face, neck, and decolletage (may also be used on tops of hands). Follow with any other skincare products and sunscreen.

What's inside

Ingredients List

2 trigger at least one check · 8 trigger none

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Salicylic AcidPreservative
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  • BHA
  • Salicylic acid
  • Acne Fighting
  • Exfoliating
  • Oil Control
  • Pore Refining
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WaterSkin Conditioning
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Alcohol Denat.Fragrance
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  • Denatured alcohol
  • May Worsen Dryness
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Worsen Irritation
  • May Worsen Rosacea
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Ascorbic AcidAntioxidant
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  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Anti-Aging
  • Anti-Pollution
  • Antioxidant
  • Brightening
  • Dark Spots
  • Even Tone
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Propylene GlycolHumectant
0 / 0
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Dipropylene GlycolPerfuming
0-1 / —
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Laureth-23Cleansing
3 / 0
  • Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
  • May Trigger Acne
  • May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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Silybum Marianum Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
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Sodium CitrateBuffering
0 / —
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Ferulic AcidAntioxidant
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  • Ferulic acid
  • Antioxidant

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

  • Ferulic acid1

    A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E.

    Ferulic Acid

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 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.

Ingredients Explained

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