What the community says
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Backed by 29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓Pros
- 20% pure L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid for boosted antioxidant power
- Affordable dupe for expensive CE Ferulic formulas with an airless pump to limit oxidation
- Reported to visibly fade hyperpigmentation and improve skin brightness over weeks
Cons
- Can cause redness, irritation, or breakouts especially in sensitive or compromised skin
- Some users experience tingling or burning initially, with recommendation to start slowly or apply on damp skin
- Not well tolerated with other strong actives; layering can overwhelm skin barrier leading to flares
Product details
Concerns
Use caution
Values
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Commonly Used With
SkinCeuticals
4 threads
La Roche-Posay
3 threads
Paula's Choice
2 threads
Cetaphil
2 threads
Dupes & Alternatives
The Ordinary
8 shared traits
204 recommendations
8 shared traits
153 recommendations
7 shared traits
122 recommendations
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
Real Reddit threads
29 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare +4 more