Just FYI.....The Cerave does contain Vitamin E in the form of tocopheryl acetate. We learned a great deal in Pharmacy school about Vitamin E (tocopherols) and it's ability to treat cancer. Interesting stuff.
i use this serum and yes, it does oxidise a little when you first open it each time you use it. DO NOT THROW IT AWAY IMMEDIATELY. squeeze some of the serum out if its a little orange, then it will become a lighter, white color. then you can use it. this is because the top of the serum gets exposed to air first, so it oxidises a little. so squeeze some out when you first use it.
Just bought this because of your review! I was using the PCA vitamin C & E but holy cow it was over $100. Since Corona I need to be saving money. Hoping this works out for me! Thank you for the video!!!
@@Sabby19981 That's the one I actually have waiting forme in my cabinet! I'm using Cleen Beauty (from Wal-Mart) Vitamin C Papaya Glow Serum because Cassandra Bankson said it was a dupe for Drunk Elephant.
I personaly like the inkey list 15% vitamim C and EGF and i think its ok for every type of skin and also works great with other products i use on top of it
I’m enjoying the Cerave Vitamin C right now just because of the moisturizing vehicle and wanted more ceramides in my morning routine. It does have vitamin e in there but the acetate version. Thanks for the review!!! I’ve enjoyed the Drmtlgy one too but a little too $$$
I use the cerave vitamin C every morning, I really like it because it’s hydrating while also giving me the brightening affect of vitamin C. I have noticed my acne scars fading, but the formula is not irritating. :)
Angie from Hot and Flashy said that this is virtually useless. Because its a water based formula, it needs to be pH 3-4 and this one is measured here around pH 6. LOreals Vitamin C is waterless, so it's a better bet.
Love the Timeless Skincare 20% C + E + Ferulic Acid serum. Lots of good ingredients, and at $25.96 for 1 oz. it's a bargain. I use their CoQ10 serum as well.
So far, I love the Cerave vit C..I have not tried the Drmtlgy one, but I am finding that all the other serum brands I have tried leave me feeling sticky..I will look at your Drmtlogy review and see if that product leaves a sticky feeling..thanks for the review
Why is everyone so concerned about the Cerave one turning a tiny bit orange? Cerave literally states that the packaging is formulated to prevent oxidisation although if there is oxidisation it DOES NOT affect the product or it’s outcomes or usage. It’s quite literally a colour change that’s it.
Maybe I'm wrong but at 12min11 you said that Cerave doesn't contain vitamine E but there is tocopheryl acetate in the ingredient list so there is vitamine E in the Cerave serum. Maybe the formulation has change since you reviewed it but I didn't heard about reformulation.
I don’t like Cerave in general, so I wouldn’t buy its Vitamin C. I am now using the Timeless 20% with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E and I got it for $20.00 with a code. I also love that it comes in an airless pump container. You can also buy Dr. Brenner’s Vitamin C 20% with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E for $20.00. I heard it even comes with a sample of SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic. So you can do a lot better at that price than Cerave. Also, thank you so much for the ‘drop.’ It made my day! ❤️❤️
You’re becoming one of my fav skin care gurus. Also, I love the “Abbey drop”. 🌈🤣 I haven’t used either of these, but I find that the Maelove is very similar to the Dermatology one. Thanks for great content!
Abbey Yung I’ll look forward to your review if and when you get to it. I can imagine you’ll enjoy based off of what you like. I would 100% buy Abbey Drop merch. Thanks for a great channel and for responding!! 🌈🌈
Love how professional and organized you are! Thanks for an informative video. I’ve definitely recommended your channel to all my skincare loving friends
Hello Abbey, I have been started following your videos recently to gain in-depth knowledge about skincare. I will start fresh with my skincare regimen since I am in my 30s. I know Vitamin C is an excellent antioxidant. However, due to its unstable nature and the price points in some good reliable brands like SkinCeuticals, I am not entirely leaning towards it. FYI, I am a breastfeeding mom, so I can't include retinoids in my routine. But I want to incorporate some antioxidants in my routine. Are q10, niacinamide sufficient enough as antioxidants? Would you please enlighten me with your knowledge?
Soooo I have come to realize that Vit C in L-ascorbic acid form its too much for my sensitive skin...I used a couple of bottles of the Timeless Vit C and it would burn more times than not. So I have now taken it down a notch and started using a product with Sodium Ascorbyl Phosophate and my skin is waaayyyy happier.
As a new subscriber I just wanted to say "HI ABBEY!" and let you know that in addition to especially all of your skincare related content, I just love your quirky personality that makes me feel right an home on your channel! Greetings from Illinois! :-)
New subscriber here. I’m a skincare junkie and so I love watching these kids of content. I have a very small YT channel and I want to incorporate more skincare videos so thank you!
Where abouts would you add this in your skincare routine? I'm assuming after cleansing and toning (if toning) and before any moisturizers? I'm also wondering if you could layer this with things like niacinamide/lactic acid, etc?
Can you do a video on fungal acne & what products you can use with fungal acne? I have fungal acne every morning I wake up I have a few fungal acne on my face. Need help if you can? Is cetaphil rich hydrating night cream fungal acne safe? I have normal oily skin.
There is a shampoo call Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo. ik it’s a shampoo but i used it on my face as a face mask for 10-15 mins. i did this every other night but you could try every night if you’d like. hoped this helps
Love this❤️ Mine oxidized and turned orange super quickly unfortunately. Overall do you recommend this over the Ordinary’s Vit C 30%? Also would love if could try the L’Oréal Vit C serum as well! (It’s fragrance free)
I've been testing this cerave vit c and I feel like I'm not really seeing results from it, maybe it is because it is without the vit e and ferulic acid. How many months would you say a vitamin C is good for? I know that we should look out for oxidation but like would you say 3 months ish is still good? (asking because I could save money if I buy 2 vit c in a sale)
If you keep one of them in a cold dark place unopened, it should stay “fresh” longer. The degradation process accelerated upon exposure to air, light and pathogens
Hard to say because it depends on the conditions it’s in! I never buy more than 1 Vit C at a time but totally get that. Sounds like you could benefit from a higher concentration Vit C 😊
I wonder why several brands include castor oil in their formulas. I think maybe castor oil is what makes your face look glowing and not the vitamin c. Would like to know your thoughts
I do want you to make a video on alpha arbutin. I’m seeing a lot of people talking about it now. What do you think? With Vitamin C I kind of gave up on Vitamin C😫, don’t think my skin likes it. I tried the Cerave vitamin c and a week into it I had to stop using it cause I got all these little red bumps all over my face. A few months later I got the drunk elephant vitamin c, and I hated it from day 1 cause of the texture and smell, but decided to give it a run. I used it for almost a year, and half way through the third bottle gave up. Can’t stand the smell, but guess all vitamin c smell not too pleasant. But the texture omg , it was sticky all day, and my face looked sooooo oily. But most of all my face will always feel itchy when I put it on, I was constantly breaking out. I even tried using it every other day and nothing. So finally I decided to stop and not use vitamin c. I didn’t see any results where I can say I’m going to keep using it even if I hate the way it feels.
Have you ever tried Beautycounter products? I used their vitamin c serum and liked it, but it was the only one I’ve used so far. I ordered the Drmtlgy one last week and I’m anxious to try it. I’m curious about the differences between the two. Same price points. As always, thanks for all the great info!
@@demonslayer4951 rude. it's true though that you need lower ph 3-3.5 so that the vit c can penetrate the skin. However, I'm not sure about the ph level of cerave
Hi Abbey, another great informative video. I use the La Roche Posay Pure Vit C10 serum for sensitive skin. Its good I have noticed a difference. I keep it in the fridge, is that ok? I have read it can also get rid of spider veins? If it can what concentration would it need to be? Also, sorry last question; For redness Alpha Arbutin or Azelaic acid? Thanks 🦋
The ordinary vit c 30% is more stable , check it out ! I think we all need to buy quality products that really work and forget all the other crap on shelves! So much is garbage and test on animals 😔 be aware and vote with your dollar
30% can be too irritating for some so I like to make sure I’m sharing content for different skin concerns 😊 I’ve reviewed the ordinary vitamin C before!
Okay abby but my mother will literally drop stuff and she doesnt even close things... She'll put the cap on and forget it and then she'll srop stuff and everything will spill always and its as if she will never have issues with things falling because she literally does the same thing at least once a week
I HATE it, it's very smooth and hydrating on the skin but for real I didn't notice as much difference as I did with other vitamin c serums, also the packaging is awful, you loose a lot of product idk why but it gets out of the package, sooo you loose product and it tends to change color (i know this is normal in vitamin c, but the color that it turns is weird) invest your money in a better vitamin c like the ordinary or good molecules :)
agreed that the packaging isn't ideal! I think this is really just a good starter vit C or an option for people who are irritated by higher concentrations. Otherwise I'm with you! Use something that's a higher concentration for sure
@@nenejjejiejejejr idk, I live in México so the only way to buy them is online, but I think that none of these brands can be found at walmart, maybe CeraVe does
Ph is very important in vitamin C. Punish important to penetration. CereVe’s Ph is not in the right range. Sad as I really liked it and moving to a different one after several tested.
Hi Abbey, I was watching this video review on the way home on the bus and forgot to make a wee comments. Love your review on this! Would you know how long it would be to see results with my oily combination skin type? Look forward to your next video. Hope your keeping well? 😘
Thank you for this great comparison review. I’m new to Vit C but I love all the Cerave products I’ve tried so I’ll plan to purchase this! Quick questions - when do you apply it? At night before or after moisturizer? In the morning before sunscreen and/or moisturizer? Is it safe enough to use every day? Thanks so much Abbey - love your channel!
Oh, beautiful Abbey has perfect timing! After only ever washing my face with a warm wet wash cloth & good moisturizing soap and doing nothing else, I have decided to look into a quality serum so this video is just what I needed 🤗 Love you, Abbey 💖💕
