C E Ferulic Serum Review

SkinCeuticals C E
Ferulic Review

Is It Worth the Splurge?

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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Protocol Vitamin C Superserum
Active ✅ Ascorbic acid ✅ Ascorbic acid
Percentage ❌ 15% - potentially irritating ✅ 10% - max efficacy without irritation
Packaging ❌ Dropper may let oxygen in

✅ UV-proof
✅ Medical-grade, air-tight bottle

✅ 100% oxygen and UV-proof
Stability ❌ May degrade from air once opened

✅ Partial antioxidant support from ferulic acid
✅ Complete stability with medical-grade bottle

✅ Proven high stability over 60 days
Color/smell ❌ Starts clear then oxidizes to yellow/light brown

❌ Metallic or "meaty" smell
✅ Clear from start to finish

✅ Fragrance-free but naturally sweet & fresh
Price ❌ $182 $72 $57.6

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Reviews from our clients:

★★★★★

Works even better than Skinceuticals and at half the price, will definitely be buying again. After a year of bouncing between vitamin C serums, I've found the holy grail. So happy with the results.

Virgina M.

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

SO glad I found this product! I've used Skinceuticals Ferulic and C Serum for years, even had a friend that could get me a discount...regardless I prefer this superstar Vitamin C from Protocol. I did my comparative research, and the why's behind their products and packaging are spot on. My skin has never looked better and it's a third the retail cost of what I had been using.

Anna B.

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

Game changer. I've used vitamin c serum only once before this and it truly ruined my skin. Two years of correcting it later, I tried Protocol's vitamin c after being VERY happy with their retinol, and I'm amazed at how it changed my skin. With the retinol, my skin stayed clear from breakouts, but adding this vitamin c made my skin GLOW. Really, if you're using retinol, you should add in the vitamin c. But not just any vitamin c—Protocol is the only one I trust!

Kaitlyn

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

I'm 3.5 weeks into using the SMOL kit, and I can already see my skin transforming. My pores are smaller, my complexion is brighter, and my skin hasn’t looked this good since I was getting regular facials before my wedding. The retinol is gentle yet effective—no irritation or dryness. The Vitamin C serum is the first I’ve used that delivers real results, unlike Skinceuticals, which broke me out. The moisturizer is a nighttime game-changer, leaving my skin plump and hydrated. Overall, this routine has simplified my skincare and exceeded my expectations!

LexxB23

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

Try it. You won't be sorry. I love this serum. After no more than a week of using it in the AM, I was getting compliments on how fresh my skin looked. I have gotten better results with Protocol than I ever did with Skinceuticals, and it is half the price and doesn't smell like hotdogs! The packaging is strange and takes getting used to, but it prevents oxidation—so overall a win. I will not be without this serum!

Shannon M.

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

I'm a serum junkie, a hoarder, a tester. The only Vitamin C serum that gave me a lifting effect! I have tried medical grade serums, Skinceuticals, pretty much everything under the sun. After daily usage, you'll notice that the skin feels toned, almost as if you had a procedure done.

Rabiah

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

It's a YES I will 100% be reordering this product from Protocol. I've tried many vitamin C serums from various brands in the skincare industry, and this is the winner for me. The best of all worlds—quality, price, effectiveness...10 out of 5 stars

Danielle M.

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

I've tried a good number of Vit C serums, and this is by far my favorite. It smells good, the packaging can't be beaten in terms of freshness, and it gives my skin a plumpness (not oily or slick) that looks youthful. Each pump dispenses enough for face, neck, and upper chest. There are cheaper products out there, but this one is a relative bargain for what you get in terms of results.

Carey M.

Verified Buyer

★★★★★

I've been on a long journey to find a vitamin c that doesn't break me out. I mean EVERY ONE I try causes me to break out along my chin. Because I know how important this is for my skin, I'm constantly trying to find the one that is right for me, and THIS IS IT! Truly amazing product!

Katherine H.

Verified Buyer

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