SkinCeuticals

Phloretin CF

SerumLuxuryMorning only
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A daytime antioxidant serum with 10% vitamin C, phloretin and ferulic acid, the oily/combination-skin sibling to C E Ferulic. Strong environmental defence and tone support; a luxury-priced clinical antioxidant.
The verdict

What this is good for

✓ Great forPhotoaging PreventionDark SpotsDullness
The formulation

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua
~5–25%Ascorbic Acid
~3–10%Propylene Glycol
~2–6%Phloretin
~1.5–4%Ferulic Acid
~1–2%3 ingredients
≤ 1% each3 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line
Hero actives

What's actually doing the work

Vitamin C
L-Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin
An antioxidant that neutralises free radicals, supports collagen synthesis and brightens uneven tone. Most photoprotective when layered under sunscreen in the morning; stability varies by form.
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Phloretin
Antioxidant Flavonoid
Antioxidant
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Phloretin works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
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Ferulic Acid
Antioxidant Acid
Antioxidant
A plant antioxidant that stabilises vitamins C and E and extends their photoprotective effect — the third pillar of the classic CEF-style antioxidant trio.
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When to use

Routine placement

Morning only
Cheaper alternatives

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The closest active-matched alternative is the Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum (77% active overlap). We found 6 options that share this product’s hero actives.

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Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.