
About this product
A vitamin C serum with silymarin (milk thistle extract), salicylic acid, and ferulic acid, designed to brighten skin and address oiliness and acne-prone concerns.
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Aqua/Water/Eau, Alcohol Denat, Ascorbic Acid (15%), Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Laureth-23, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract (0.5%), Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Ferulic Acid (0.5%)
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3 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
This serum earns consistent praise for regulating sebum and helping oily, acne-prone skin, thanks to the combination of vitamin C, silymarin, and salicylic acid working together to reduce oil oxidation that feeds breakouts. Dermatologists note it also brightens skin and helps fade dark spots and sun freckles, particularly when used consistently before sunscreen. The main trade-off is the higher price point, though the experts who reviewed it say SkinCeuticals backs their formulas with solid research and clinical trials.
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A vitamin C serum with silymarin (milk thistle extract), salicylic acid, and ferulic acid, designed to brighten skin and address oiliness and acne-prone concerns.
Yes. All 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 81%.
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF holds a Guru Score of 81%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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