While you’re shopping, check out a sampling of editor favorites, including the Vogue Verified C E Ferulic and the new P-Tiox serum, which gave our tester a glass-skin glow in a week. Those skincare saviors are simply too tempting to resist, even at full price.
It’s not just editors that are taken with the brand. Dermatologists and celebrities alike sing the praises of SkinCeuticals— and brand loyalists’ complexions really do the talking (or, more accurately, do the glowing.) Now, it’s your turn to get a dose of the plumping, firming, radiance-boosting potions the brand is best known for.
From beauty gift sets to targeted serums, anti-aging creams, and a mineral SPF, find Vogue’s edit of the best SkinCeuticals gifts and Cyber Monday deals below.
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- Why We Love It: The ultimate exploratory set for the SkinCeuticals newbie—or a greatest-hits compilation for the loyal fan—the limited-edition set includes three of the brand’s most beloved products. The C E Ferulic is a Vogue editor favorite for bright, even skin, while the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 has an expertly formulated mix of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids to correct signs of aging. Meanwhile, the newly formulated Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan is a volumizing serum that fills in fine lines—giving the skin a luminous look to light up any holiday fête.
- What’s Included: C E Ferulic With 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2, and Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier Multi-Glycan
- Who It’s For: Those with aging, dry, or sensitive skin will see swift improvements in overall texture and tone.
- Why We Love It: A powerful vitamin C serum and a targeted treatment combine to relieve discoloration and other skincare concerns. The set includes the Phloretin CF With Ferulic Acid, which is packed with antioxidants (including 10 percent pure vitamin C) that protect the skin from free-radical damage. On its own, the phloretin serum can reduce the appearance of discoloration and fine lines. But when it’s paired with the Discoloration Defense, its skin-evening powers are multiplied. Formulated with brightening tranexamic acid and niacinamide, the Discoloration Defense is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark spots—including hard-to-treat brown patches and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
- What’s Included: Phloretin CF With Ferulic Acid and Discoloration Defense
- Who It’s For: The set is a salve for those with an uneven skin tone or marks left behind by acne.
- Why We Love It: The set pairs two products that work together for wrinkle-smoothing, radiance-boosting results. The C E Ferulic, a cult-classic serum that combines L-ascorbic acid with tocopherol and ferulic acid, is known to firm, smooth, and brighten the skin in one fell swoop. The set pairs the vitamin C standard-bearer with the Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2. The latter—a rich, creamy salve—can be swiped onto the face, neck, and chest to enhance the C E Ferulic’s brightening and firming effects.
- What’s Included: C E Ferulic, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2
- Who It’s For: Those with mature skin will benefit from using the duo daily.
- Why We Love It: What’s more festive than a plump, radiant glow to usher in the holidays? The SkinCeuticals duo pairs its hallowed C E Ferulic, a protective treatment, with the corrective HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan. While the vitamin C serum brightens the skin and protects it from free-radical damage, its hyaluronic-acid-infused counterpart adds a plumping and hydrating touch. What’s more, the hyaluronic acid serum can give the face a more sculpted look with consistent use: By filling in fine lines, the serum boosts the skin’s volume and enhances facial contours.
- What’s Included: C E Ferulic, HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan
- Who It’s For: The C E Ferulic is recommended for those with fine lines and wrinkles, while the HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan is suited for all skin types. When used in tandem, the two products will revive dry and mature skin with a freshly contoured, luminous look.
- Why We Love It: In clinical testing, the products reduced acne blemishes by 36% when used together. The featured vitamin C serum, Silymarin CF, helps reduce oiliness and clear out pores while flooding the skin with antioxidant protection. After testing the product, British Vogue’s beauty and wellness editor Hannah Coates reported: “I have noticed more even-toned, clearer skin that glows with health, but the best part is knowing that I’m also preventing the damage that will surface on my skin later in life – truly a win-win.” In this duo, the silymarin serum is paired with The Blemish + Age Defense, an exfoliating serum that limits sebum production and prevents future breakouts.
- What’s Included: Silymarin CF and Blemish + Age Defense
- Who It’s For: Those with acne and post-acne marks will see powerful results from the two-step skincare regime.
Holiday Gift Set
- Why We Love It: Designed to help skin maintain a post-procedure glow, the giftable set bundles three of the brand’s most coveted products. The C E Ferulic firms and brightens the skin while protecting it from free-radical damage, and the HA Intensifier keeps it hydrated and plump. A protective addition, the mineral broad-spectrum sunscreen shields the skin from UV damage—which is crucial to maintaining the results of injectables. UV rays break down hyaluronic acid in facial fillers, which causes their results to wear off faster.
- What’s Included: C E Ferulic, HA Intensifier, Sheer Physical UV Defense Sunscreen SPF 50
- Who It’s For: Anyone who’s recently had a procedure—or has one in the books.
Our Favorite SkinCeuticals Products
- Why We Love It: Released earlier this year, SkinCeuticals’s new serum promises Botox-like results in a bottle. Vogue contributor Deanna Pai put the peptide serum to the test—though she had her doubts at first. “I’m skeptical about anything that claims to work as well as an injectable,” Pai wrote. “But I was curious enough to add it to my daily routine, applying five or so drops after my vitamin C serum (SkinCeuticals’s Silymarin CF) in the mornings and before my retinoid in the evenings.” After one week, the changes were apparent. “My typically large pores looked less noticeable after just several days of using the serum. My skin looked smoother, too—not necessarily in terms of wrinkles, but in its overall consistency and feel—and my hyperpigmentation appeared less noticeable,” Pai reported. “If one week has already given my complexion more of a glass-skin glow, imagine what it can do for me after 12.”
- Key Ingredients: Peptide complex, polyhydroxy acid, niacinamide, laminaria extract
- Who It’s For: Anyone who wants to maintain the results of a neuromodulator—or try a topical alternative for minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Why We Love It: Considered the gold standard of vitamin C serums, the product is loaded with antioxidants that boost overall skin health. “This is substantially more than a vitamin-C serum, containing the three most utilitarian antioxidants available in skincare today,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Vicki Rapaport previously told Vogue. The formulation is infused with L-ascorbic acid (the purest form of vitamin C), vitamin E, and ferulic acid. The ingredients work together to protect the skin from environmental aggressors while targeting fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. “Dermatologists and other skincare professionals recommend [this] be used every morning, like a prescription, to achieve healthy skin,” Rapaport said.
- Key Ingredients: 15% l-ascorbic acid, 1% alphatocopherol, 0.5% ferulic acid
- Who It’s For: For anyone seeking the ultimate vitamin C product, the search stops here. Simply pat CE Ferulic on in the morning to usher in a plumper, more even complexion.
- Why We Love It: The silky formulation harnesses clinically proven ingredients to combat crow’s feet, dark circles, and puffiness, making for a bright-eyed appearance. The eye cream is designed to deliver targeted anti-aging results by reducing glycation, which is essentially the weakening of structural proteins like collagen. Suited for all skin types, the product is powered by Proxylane. The patented ingredient boosts the skin’s elasticity, firmness, and hydration, while Matrixyl 3000, another key ingredient, also firms up the delicate skin around the eyes. Though it applies with a rich, balmy feel, the eye cream absorbs quickly with a dry finish.
- Key Ingredients: 7.15% concentrated proxylane, 4.25% wild fruit flavonoids, 3% matrixyl 3000, 0.2% glycyrrhetinic acid, 0.8% inclusive optical effects, 05% caffeine
- Who It’s For: The cream is specifically formulated to combat signs of aging in the eye area, including crepiness and lack of elasticity.
- Why We Love It: When used twice daily, the serum works brightening wonders on dark spots and discoloration. One of Vogue’s favorite serums for hyperpigmentation, the product comes recommended by board-certified dermatologist Michelle Park, MD. “It is a unique combination of niacinamide, kojic acid, and tranexamic acid that is gentle, but incorporates many different pigmentation-fighting ingredients together,” Park previously told Vogue. “Use this formula in combination with a separate vitamin C serum.” We happen to know just the one.
- Key Ingredients: 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, 5% sulfonic acid
- Who It’s For: A gentler alternative to chemical peels, the Discoloration Defense can be used to treat dark spots at home and between clinical treatments.
- Why We Love It: The cream has a perennial spot on Vogue’s list of the best ceramide-enriched products to soothe and nourish the skin— and it has instant effects.
- Key Ingredients: 2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol, 2% fatty acids, essential oil blend
- Who It’s For: Filled with ceramides to restore and strengthen the skin barrier, the restorative cream is a star player in any anti-aging regime.
- Why We Love It: The lightweight, tinted formulation is non-comedogenic and clinically developed to provide broad-spectrum sun protection. With a silky, weightless feel, the sunscreen sinks into the skin without leaving a white cast behind. In addition to SPF 50, the protective salve contains the plankton extract Artemia salina, which provides additional protection from UV rays and blue light. The plankton also strengthens the skin matrix, which improves skin texture and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Key Ingredients: 5% zinc oxide, 6% titanium dioxide, artemia salina, translucent color spheres
- Who It’s For: SPF is an integral part of any skincare routine, and this iteration is particularly gentle on sensitive or aging skin.
- Why We Love It: Infused with a high concentration of pure hyaluronic acid, the serum is a powerful hydrator for the complexion— plus, it helps plump fine lines and wrinkles.
- Key Ingredients: 10% Proxylane, 2% licorice root extract + 0.2% purple rice extract, 1.3% hyaluronic acid
- Who It’s For: The TSA-approved product is a must for frequent travellers who want to keep their skin supple on the road— it can also be used as part of an after-care regime for dermal fillers.
