
About this product
A vitamin C serum with 10% L-ascorbic acid, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, designed to brighten and support the skin barrier.
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Aqua/Water/Eau, Ascorbic Acid 10.0%, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat, Sodium Hydroxide, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin
Guru Score
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10 experts · Strong agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This serum splits experts sharply on stability: some worry the ascorbic acid oxidizes quickly in its pipette packaging and can darken hyperpigmentation, especially on skin of color, while others praise the same pipette as genuinely protective and comparable to pharmaceutical-grade bottles. Those who like it highlight the thicker, less watery texture (easier to apply than typical vitamin C serums), the barrier-supporting ceramides, and the lower 10% concentration, which suits sensitive skin without sacrificing effectiveness. Store in a cool, dark place and use within the first three months to keep it potent.
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A vitamin C serum with 10% L-ascorbic acid, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, designed to brighten and support the skin barrier.
The gurus are split. 8 of the 10 gurus give it their stamp of approval while 2 would skip it, which lands it in the middle at a Guru Score of 72%.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum holds a Guru Score of 72%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 10 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum is generally suited to mature skin.
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