Difference Between Vitamin C E Ferulic Pre-mix (ID 70) and SkinCeuticals Finished Serum
Question
I am trying to understand the product Vitamin C E Ferulic (ID 70). Based on information I have read, can this product be used directly on the skin? Specifically, I need clarification on the relationship between this raw material and the commercial product:
- Is the Vitamin C E Ferulic (ID 70) pre-mix the exact same product as the C E Ferulic serum sold by SkinCeuticals?
- Does the finished C E Ferulic serum from SkinCeuticals use the core active complex found in ID 70 (containing Ascorbic Acid 15%, Tocopherol 0.7%, and Ferulic Acid 0.5%) as one of its primary ingredients?
Answer
The product you have selected, Vitamin C E Ferulic (ID 70), is not the same as the finished C E Ferulic serum sold by SkinCeuticals, but it is directly related and based on the same core technology.
Here is a breakdown of the difference:
1. What is Product ID 70? (Vitamin C E Ferulic)
This product is a concentrated pre-mix or raw material designed for cosmetic formulation. It contains the three key active ingredients in a specific ratio known for their synergistic effect and stability:
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): 15%
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E): 0.7%
- Ferulic Acid: 0.5%
Its purpose is to provide the core active complex that mimics the technology used in the famous SkinCeuticals serum. It is intended for formulators to use as an ingredient in their own finished products (like serums, creams, or lotions) by adding it to a complete cosmetic base (water, solvents, pH adjusters, etc.).
2. Comparison to SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Serum
The SkinCeuticals product is a finished, commercial serum ready for direct application to the skin.
- It contains the same active complex (Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid) but is already dissolved and stabilized in a complete base formulation.
- The term "C E Ferulic" refers to the synergistic combination of these three antioxidants, which is known for its superior stability and efficacy.
In summary: Product ID 70 is the active ingredient complex that you would use to create a product similar to the SkinCeuticals serum. While you mentioned reading that it can be used directly, its primary role is as a highly concentrated raw material for formulation, not a ready-to-use finished serum.
To answer your questions directly:
- Is this product the same as the C E Ferulic acid from SkinCeuticals? No, Product ID 70 is a raw material/pre-mix; the SkinCeuticals product is a finished serum.
- Is the C E Ferulic serum from SkinCeuticals modified and uses C E Ferulic acid in their formulation as one of the ingredients? The SkinCeuticals serum uses the combination of Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E, and Ferulic Acid as its key active ingredients. Product ID 70 is a concentrated form of this exact combination.
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