Comments on: My Fave Dupe For Skinceuticals CE Ferulic

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:13:43 +0000

In reply to kaly. Kaly, you only need 1% Vitamin E to boost Vitamin C. I just don't understand why you'd use 3 products instead than one.

By: kaly

kaly — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 01:41:03 +0000

old post, but I’m wondering if you think it would be a useful amount of Vit E as a combo with The Ordinary Res+Ferulic, Vit C 23% Suspension and either Sea Buckthorn Oil or NMF moisturizer. The NMF’s tocopherol is way down on the ingredients list. Not sure how much is in the SB Oil. thanks!

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:45:25 +0000

In reply to Sandra. Sandra, thank you so much for your detective work. :) It seems the main change is that they've added more hydrating ingredient to the formula to give more moisture to the skin. As far as the antioxidants are concerns (vitamin C, vitamin E and Ferulic acid), nothing has changed. Ascorbic acid is still number 2 on the list and the other two are present at 1% and 0.5% respectively. After they hit the 1%, ingredients can be listed in random order on the label. So it may seem that in the second list, they've fallen down the list even though their concentration hasn't changed at all!

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:27:16 +0000

In reply to Michelle. Michelle, I don't like the fact it has a scent because it could potentially irritate sensitive skin. But if you don't mind that (I know that many women love fragrance in their skincare, it is a good alternative that works just as well.

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 23:31:17 +0000

Hi Gio,
I just logged on to Paula’s Choice website and noticed they have reformulated this product. It is classified as “last chance” as they have changed the packaging and the name. Although the site states it’s the same formula, the ingredient list has changed. I captured the original and reformulated ingredient list for everyone’s benefit from the website (12/05/18). I hope you can provide us your opinion on this change. Thanks – love love your site!

Original Ingredients:
Water, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C/antioxidant), Ethoxydiglycol (hydration), PPG-26 Buteth-26 (texture-enhancing), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (texture-enhancing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (skin-restoring), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), Panthenol (skin replenishing), Sodium Metabisulfite (stabilizer/antioxidant), Triethanolamine (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative).

Modified Ingredient List:
Water, Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C/antioxidant), Butylene Glycol (hydration), Ethoxydiglycol (hydration), Glycerin (hydration/skin replenishing), PPG-26-Buteth-26 (texture-enhancing), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (texture-enhancing), Pentylene Glycol (skin replenishing), Tocopherol (vitamin E/antioxidant), Sodium Hyaluronate (hydration/skin replenishing), Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate (skin-restoring), Lecithin (skin-replenishing), Ferulic Acid (antioxidant), Panthenol (skin-replenishing), Bisabolol (skin-soothing), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract (skin-softening), Hordeum Vulgare Extract (antioxidant), Propyl Gallate (antioxidant), Sodium Gluconate (stabilizer), Sodium Hydroxide (pH adjuster), Phenoxyethanol (preservative), Ethylhexylglycerin (preservative).

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:17:45 +0000

Hi Gio, what are your thoughts on Maelove’s The Glow Maker serum as a dupe for Skinceuticals?