I Scoured Sephora and Amazon for C E Ferulic Serums at Every Price: The 17 Best

If you’re invested in the beauty space at all, chances are you’ve heard of SkinCeuticals’ widely beloved C E Ferulic serum. It’s commonly lauded as the absolute best vitamin C serum that you can buy, with plenty of clinical studies and articles out there to prove it. I’ve gone through two vials of it myself, and considering how many products I’m constantly trying, that says something. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid are all powerful skincare ingredients that work well together. Let’s break down why they’re so good to add to your routine:

Vitamin C: Topical vitamin C is by far one of the most dermatologist recommended ingredients for skin health. "Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to protect the skin against free radical damage, boosts collagen production and improve hyperpigmentation," says Dr. Marisa Garshick, board-certified dermatologist. "It is commonly paired with vitamin E to help stabilize the vitamin C, as vitamin C is traditionally unstable and the combination also offers a synergistic antioxidant benefit." The most common form in skincare is L-absorbic acid.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E helps hydrate skin and maintain moisture, and it may even help with wound healing and curbing extreme dryness. Vitamin E is often used in tandem with vitamin C because it helps keep vitamin C more stable, boosting its efficacy. If you’re not sure if a product contains vitamin E, look for tocopherol on the ingredient list. 

Ferulic Acid: Ferulic acid is an antioxidant that helps other antioxidants work as well as possible. Similarly to vitamin C, it can also aid in diminishing the appearance of dark spots, fine lines, and dullness. 

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There are plenty of innovative products out there that do the job effectively and on a budget. I spent hours combing through Sephora and Amazon to find similar products that work for every budget. Keep reading for the best products containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid out there, no matter how much money you’re willing to spend.

The O.G.:

If you have $25 or less to spend on a C E Ferulic serum…

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Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor at Who What Wear. Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.