SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Gel Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum
Works for
Anti-agingAscorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“A daytime topical vitamin C gel for the face that provides advanced environmental protection and diminishes the appearance of skin discoloration and fine lines, for overall tone improvement and smoothness.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains ascorbic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: ferulic acid, phloretin.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“A daytime topical vitamin C gel for the face that provides advanced environmental protection and diminishes the appearance of skin discoloration and fine lines, for overall tone improvement and smoothness.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic acid.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: ferulic acid, phloretin.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ascorbic acid, Ferulic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, phloretin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Undecane, Dimethicone + 3 moreWorks
“BENEFITS Provides advanced environmental protection by neutralizing damaging free radicals Diminishes the look of discoloration and refines texture Comforting light gel texture ideal for normal, oily, and combination skin types Proven well-tolerated by men post-shaving Paraben-, fragrance-, and dye-free”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Ascorbic acidMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ascorbic acid15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidUndecane~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneBis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTridecane~0.9–1.35%
Phloretin0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A potent antioxidant that is able to penetrate the skin barrier. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin, fight photodamage and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is, however, unstable and loses effectiveness when exposed to light. Effective products with phloretin must come in air-tight opaque packaging and use a sophisticated delivery technology
More about PhloretinLauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to soften upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeDimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymerFerulic acid0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Ascorbic acid, Undecane, Bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecane, Phloretin, Lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Dimethicone/polyglycerin-3 crosspolymer, Ferulic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SkinCeuticalsPhloretin CF Gel Antioxidant Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Geek GorgeousC-Glow | Paula's choiceC15 Brightening Super Booster | DermaceuticTri Vita C30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | $185.00 | $14.02−$170.98 | $59.00−$126.00 | $89.25−$95.75 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Bisabolol | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"SkinCeuticals - Phloretin CF Gel Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (15.00% (declared)) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Price
The product retails from 169.00$ up to 225.00$ in the United States and from 99.99£ up to 165.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Dermatological applications of the flavonoid phloretinsciencedirect.com
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