Should You SPEND or SAVE on a Vitamin C Serum?! My Expert Opinion + Product Dupes and Shopping Tips!
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
- Should you SPEND or SAVE on a Vitamin C Serum?! I've tried them all...Here is my expert opinion + Product Dupes and Shopping Tips!
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Why You Need Vitamin C Serum
01:01 The Problem with Vitamin C
03:15 SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic
03:38 Why is SkinCeuticals So Expensive?
05:23 SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Product Review
08:45 Does A Skincare Patent Really Matter?
10:52 Dupe #1! Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum
14:31 Dupe #2! Maelove The Glow Maker
16:15 Dupe #3! Timeless Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
18:19 Dupe Disclaimer!
19:12 What Does The Budget Dermatologist Do?
19:28 Shopping Tips
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I sent an email to timeless and their answer in return for the vitamin C 20 percent serum is the ph is 2.5 and there is 1% ferulic acid and vitamin E in their formula..
Thanks for letting us know!! 🤍
I have used the Timeless for a few years now. And, by the way both the Timeless and the Maylove have the correct Ph. I remember watching a video by Angie, Hot and Flashy. She took a deep dive into vitamin c serums. She had the Ph checked by a chemist. All of the ones that you were talking about came up with the proper Ph. Anyway, love the Timeless serum!
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I saw Angie's video too! She's one of my favorite UA-camrs. I believe she said Dr. Brenner's vitamin C also had the correct ph.
Thank you for adding this comment. ❤ I really want to try Timeless but I felt a bit conscious because she couldn't give the % of all the products, other than the Vit C. Much appreciated 😃 😊
I used the Timeless Vit C for a couple months, and liked it, but it was staining my fingers on my right hand. Took me a while to figure it out. The serum must have oxidized causing the stains, which were impossible to get off. Tried another bottle, and the same thing happened. Didn’t notice this was a problem in the reviews, so I must have some kind of reaction to it, or just unlucky and received two bottles that had gone bad.
@@debbiewalker273 it is not just you, I get yellow nails when I use it.
absolutely love how thorough and well-presented this video is!
So helpful- love how she breaks everything down so well!!
Great video! Thanks for the informative and detailed explanations. I’ve used all but the Skinceuticals and had good experience with all. I prefer the Timeless for cost & packaging. I’ll try the 20% version next.
I've used the Timeless for years and have been happy with it. This was an excellent video so thank you! You are my new guru for skin care products. I am going to buy the Drunk Elephant asap.
Thank you for taking the mystery out of these products and educating us on the correct formulation for vit C serum to be effective and worth buying.
I love science types of info like this!!! Thank you very much for all the information and all your teachings 💜 Happy New Year!!!
I’ve been using the timeless for the last 1.5 years and really love it!
I love your channel. Thank you for your expert advice, energy and effort. It has saved me heaps of time regarding research and also saves me from wasting money xx
Thank you for your research! Would you consider discussing hair care and products in the future? Your hair is so pretty and healthy! 💛
Thank you for the in-depth and well-researched video - must have taken a while to find all this info! Thank you so much. Appreciate your channel. Take care.
I bought skinceuticals CE Ferulis and have been use 1 and a half month. All my sun damage spots were fading 70%. It makes my skin look brighter. I really love it.
So worth the investment?
Your skin looks exceptionally bright and flawless with your current skin routine. Being someone in my age group, skin coloring, and skin texture I will be trying it!
Excellent video, so clearly explained. Thank you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And Merry Christmas 🎄
Drunken Elephant is great, but they had to come up with this new mixing system because I purchased it twice and both times had to return it because they had oxidized! Good job at bringing the product forward!
Wow thank you for taking the time to break down each products! I’m gonna try Timeless first
So much valuable information in a few minutes!!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much! All the information of skincare products you share with us viewers, it has tremendously helped me find the right product for my skin type! You are awesome 👏🏻
you are by far my favorite skincare youtuber.
As always very detailed. Thank you
I’m 50 and I use The Ordinary Ascorbic acid. It works very well, no irritation, in a dark bottle and I can see the difference in my skin.
This truly is the best explanation & breakdown to vitamin c. Thank you so much !!!! Im sharing this video with my sister
Thanks for the deep dive, gorgeous!
Just started using the Timeless and LOVE it!!!
Thanks for this video!! Always wanted to know what Vitamin C you would recommend and am excited that you mentioned MaeLove, for anyone considering trying it, highly recommend it. It has evened out my complexion and I have noticeably brighter skin.
Thanks so much for this extremely helpful video..you explained it all so well! Much appreciated
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This was so helpful! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Very nice, articulate presentation. Thank you.
Thanks for the info and the hard work you put into your videos! I just started using the la roche posey vitamin c serum
but girls thinks la roche posay r expensive tho
Excellent video! Thank you for comparing the top rated vitamin C serums. You clearly explained the advantages and possible disadvantages of each brand. I swear by SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic and have been using it for several years.
Same here! I have tried so many to save $$$, but the Skinceuticals CE F is the only one that gives me a hydrated look.🥰
Thanks very much, all the best for the season. I have been using Dr. Brenner Vitamin C serum and I like it a lot.
Thank you! for all your information you give! I buy almost all products you review on budget wise, I buy and they work!!
This is an incredible video... Thank you for helping me make this decision. I just ordered the Drunk Elephant serum, even though I have some qualms with their business practices. If I decide to try a different product after, I'll go with Maelove.
Ii enjoy your videos. You are honest and down to earth.
I’m going to save and try the Maelove. Thank you for the vitamin c and corporate info.😊
Love how you explain this info
The best I have tried are the 15% vitamin c and 3% proteoglican glass vials by Martiderm. The ones that come in the green box. They're €35-40 here in Spain and they last two months if used every day. There's also a Polish brand called Skintra that makes a dupe of the Skinceuticals one. I forgot the name...Make It light or something similar. It's very affordable, €15 I think.
Very good video to show the comparison ❤
Excellent as always
I have used Timless and love the results.
So much info. Thank you!
I love Timeless Vit C...been using this for nearly 2 years
Your video is brilliantly laid out!
I’ve tried Timeless, Maelove, Paula’s Choice, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Brenner and the Skinceuticals CE Ferulic. I’ve come to the conclusion that 20% is too strong for my skin and the Vitamin E can cause me problems with acne. I’m currently using the Skinceuticals Serum 10 with 10% LAC and no Vitamin E. I absolutely love it and it’s around $70 so not too bad of a price. It doesn’t irritate me or cause breakouts and it lasts until I use it up if I store it in the refrigerator. Thought I’d mention it in case others may have the issues I do with certain ones.
Maelove is 15% and timeless just came out with a 10% version if you’re interested :)
@@AT-lp8qg unfortunately they both contain Vitamin E which can cause acne for me:(
I heard you. I got kind of rush burn type of reactions with timeless 20%. Thank you for sharing the more affordable skinseutical option. Never tried the regular one due to the price.
@@michelleparsons5667 hey Michelle, how does vitamin e cause acne??
Wow you got money! I can't afford half of those fancy, expensive products...70 is not too bad of a price? Maybe in YOUR world. You can't speak for everyone on that. I think 70 for ONE product is absolutely crazy. IDK. I use the ordinary most of the time. When you buy those expensive products, you're most likely paying to have a fancy and pricey company or celebrity name etched across the bottle
Very interesting video with lots of great info, thank you. I have been using Cellx-C vitamin C serum since it was first released to the market in '91 or '92 (?) and I still love it. I'm interested to compare it with the SkinCeuticals that you just broke down so well for us. I'm not above changing but the Cellex-C that I buy is about $60 less than the SkinCeuticals. I keep mine in the dark medicine cabinet in its original packaging which helps it to block out the light. I am pleased with the results that I have gotten over the years. We have no control group and I have no idea what my skin would look like if I had not been using it for 30 years but at almost 72, I think my skin looks great. Thanks for another great and detailed video.
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I have used all of those options and am now trying the SkinCeuticals. It does smell like hotdog water!!!! But I am enjoying it. Thanks for this video!!
Great informative video Dr!But what about other brand vitamin C you talked in other videos such as cerave vichy and neutrogena?are they’re as effective as these ?
I’m wondering the same . The Neutrogena one comes in little individual capsules you break for each application. I believe Neutrogena is also 20%.
You are wonderful! Have you had a look at Mad Hippie? Just wondering your thoughts on it before I order again! Timeless Beauty will be next as it uses a pump rather than exposing the whole container each time it's opened. Thanks so much for all your very informative videos
😂 I bought drunk elephant a few years back the moment i knew skinceuticles sued them. Loved it and been using it ever since
Me too ,I love it
Hi beautiful Doctor ! Thank you again for an other amazing video. I was wondering if you should apply a viramine C serum and a vitamine c cream, or just one of them is enough ? Thank you 😊😊
It's fine to do vit.c cream after serum
Maelove Glow maker is amazing… so is the Timeless…never had any issues with either except great results.
Amazing video. Information is easy to digest. Timeless has been recommended by all the derms/ skin professionals I follow as a budget friendly alternative to the gold standard. Will be purchasing when I'm able to:)
Ya'll ... I use Skinceutical CE Ferulic and I LOVE it. It's one of the few things that has been effective on my crazy ass skin. It's basically a surprise nowadays when I get acne, and when I do, it heals really fast. Im scared to try other Vit C serums, but these 'dupes' are pretty tempting.
I do have sensitive skin but I’m going to try drunken elephant. Excellent advice A+
I'm 78 and have been using Vichy Vit C Lift Activ and and very happy with the results.
so true navigate which one to buy .
I love the Drunk Elephant Vit.C !!!
😍🥰🤩
Fantastic video! Wonder if you tried La Roche-Posey Vit C serum, and how you feel it compares.
Thx so much for your advice
I Love your all the Video,,❤️
Your very honest thank you for this kinda video
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Amazing video!
@TheBudgetDermatologist great info! I was wondering if you have ever looked at reviewed DermaDoctor's Kakadu C 20% Vitamin C Serum w/Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E?
Such an excellent easily understandable explanation! I’m a C E Ferulic user but I think I’m going to try the Drunk Elephant Vitamin C next to see how the compare. I love the idea of combining the two yourself and minimal air exposure. 😀
hi! did you end up trying the drunk elephant one? if so, what did you think? i just bought it yesterday and would to hear your opinion
@@alexg.9518 what do you think about the drunk elephant vitamin C ??
Thank you so much for this info. I was making my own vit c serum with glycerin… a little hard to keep fresh with dropper bottle.
Great info!!
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I have tried both Timeless Vitamin C formulas and they make me break out and have congested skin. MaeLove and Mad Hippie gave me an amazing glow and texture improvement without irritation.
Madhippies doesn't give the %
Timeless 20% Vit C with Ferulic Acid & Vitamin E used to come in a dark glass bottle with a regular label, like most products. Last year (based on purchasing it for about 2 years now) I found the packaging had been changed to a closed system pump container eliminating light and air exposure that causes more rapid oxidation of all Vit C products. It also eliminates contamination that can occur using a glass dropper. The container top snaps off for access to a sealed non-removable pump (like a hair mousse container). I keep mine in the fridge to keep it cool as heat accelerates oxidation as well (I live in FL). The only disadvantage (not really) is you can't see into the container. I think of this like I do a can of hairspray -- I just shake the container and have a pretty good idea about how much is left. It's made a huge difference in my skin and I can't imagine not having this in my routine. Thank you to Angie at Hot & Flashy!
Same here. Keep it in the fridge. Had it for 2 months and it's the same color as when I got it.
Best video on vitamin C serum
I LOVE vitamin C The Ordynary 23% ,i even got used to the itch and now i aply to humid skin, so .....its even more awasome💖🦋
Definitely going to use the 10% Timeless because I have rosacea. Plan on building up to the Drunk Elephant. How does the Clinique fresh boosters compare to the others?
As usual amazing video! Could please talk about laroche posay vitamin C. Thank you 😘
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Wow! So much information in one video! I’ve used vitamin c serum for years but none of these brands … time to up my game I think and try one of these 🥰 but not the most expensive one, lol 😂
you can easily check the pH of other serums with pH strips😉great video!👍🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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I was completely sold on the Skinceutical vit C- then you said “ hotdog water” smell … eek. I have a low tolerance for yuck smells. Thx for all the great info. I’m learning so much.
Does this Drunk Elephant formulation help build collagen like Skinceuticals? Great video by the way!
I love Timeless and new packaging
Dr, A big thx to the review!
What about other brands like Obagi, Isclinical, or Cellex?
We have a vitamin C hurricane in our country and the 3 I mentioned above are allegedly comparable to Skinceuticals.
Hope to get your answers.
Thank you very much
Thank you for sharing these great info ! What do you think of VICHy liftactiv vitamin C serum 15% ?
Some other CEF serums with LAA: Dr Brenner Vit C w/Ferulic, DRMTLGY Advanced C E Ferulic, Paula’s Choice C15 Booster w/C E Ferulic, Wishtrend w/Ferulic, Dearskin Vit C Dear Serum, Geek and Gorgeous C-Glow
I'm using the Drmtlgy one right now
@@Caroline-nz2xh my favorite vitamin c
I would love to hear your opinion on both of the Glow Recipe vitamin C
Great video!!
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I've been using Timeless for about 4 months and I love it! No way would I spend almost $200 when a $35 one works so well! I use the 20% one and have never been bothered by irritation. They frequently have 30-40% off sales so you can get a great deal and the results have been amazing!
my favorite too
Just bought my first bottle (finally) few days ago!
It really works best the first few years, Vitamin C is amazing. It really brightened my skin, I don't see the same results after 7-8 years of use, unfortunately.
Where did you buy them that they had such great sales? I don’t think it’s available in the store where I live, but I can order it online. I would love to get the sale though. Thanks so much
Is your bottle leaking? That is my biggest issue with this serum and the reason I don't want to rebuy it.
I love your videos Dr.
I just ordered the Maelove the other day. I have used Timeless, Revision VitaminC , and Maelove once before. I think I'm ordering the Drunk elephant one next time I run out. I learned alot watching the video.........thanks so much!! $166 isn't too bad but I have ZO products I get from my Derm here that are pricey too. I use AltrenoTretinoin in.05 strength and the ZO growth factor at night . The ZO polishing scrub is amazing too once or twice a week. Thanks for helping us with all your valuable knowledge in a sea of skin care products!!! You are such a HELP!!!
Thank you again for your thorough review to educate us to make informed decisions - no matter what we choose!
I’ve tried the Glow Maker but was not able to finish the bottle before it oxide. I did like it. I’m using Timeless now and loving it. I don’t see myself changing any time soon.
Does it work for hyperpigmentation
Great video! I'm nearly finished with Timeless, which -- besides the hot dog water smell -- was great. I've ordered the MaeLove one next (though it's currently in my fridge until I finish Timeless). I'm curious to try Drunk Elephant, as well!
My first Vitamin C was from The Ordinary, which was too sticky/tacky for my taste. The one by L'Oreal was a good introductory product, too, but I was disappointed that it didn't include Ferulic Acid in the ingredients list.
The Maelove is highly superior to the Timeless, in my opinion. The Timeless made me break out in the worst way.
Can u elaborate on which vit c product from The Ordinary you felt was too sticky/tacky? I also loathe that feeling and want to make sure it's not one of the ones I have on my list of interests.
@@gianninal5455 it was the Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution
I love the Drunk Elephant Vit.C
Weird…my timeless have never had any smell?! I have always kept them in the fridge tho, to prevent losing their potency before I have time to finish the bottle lol
I'm 30 years old with amazing skin, but I know that as I age I need to get a routine. Thank you for all that you do! #SkincareAuntie
I think I will spend… I always enjoyed your educating reviews on products. Thank you 😊
Angie of Hot and Flashy tested the PH of these products in one of her videos! Based on her research I use the Timelss option.
Great channel great comments thank you ladies and gentlemen. I am looking for something also for mature skin I've noticed large pores what should I use to minimize to cleanse deep these pores they really annoy me. Thanks I have time for your feedback
Save! On my second bottle of the Maelove, it's a really nice serum.
I like Timeless. Was using it then my dermatologist suggested Zo. I like it very much but it’s on the higher price point. I also like Skinceutical but expensive.
Thank you. Needed this information. Skinceuticals so expensive, but only one I trusted. Vichy also has research backing it but also expensive and not as stable (goes bad within 7/10 days) which is why I think it’s sold in10ml bottle. Paula’s Choice is stable and well priced but suspicious of its ph - they tell you a range.
Love timeless 20%. Using for a few years now. There customer service is also a A plus.
Plenty of people have tested the ph of these other products. It is easy to do. Middle school science students do it and the minimal supplies needed are available cheaply online.
Great video! I alternate between skinceuticals and DRMTLGY C & E Ferulic
How does DRMTLGY compare to Skinceuticals? Thinking to try that one as well!
@@tberlin6718 They work about the same for me. I have a little more confidence in the Skinceuticals due to the research so I’m keeping it in the rotation for now.
Wow . . . what a wonderful video. I've been hoping someone would compare these vitamin C products . . . and here it is! Thanks so much for creating and posting! :-)
Personally, I have been using vitamin C (Timeless) for sometime now. Previously to using it, I always had a natural tanned skin tone . . . I am a 4 on the Fitzpatrick scale. Since using Vitamin C, I have noticed that my skintone is much paler and "blah looking" and suspect this is because using vitamin C topically prevents one from making melanin. Dr. Locke, do you recommend that I stop using Vitamin C or is it essential for anti-aging? (I do not suffer from hyperpigmentation.)
I think you should get another brand hun.I am just getting ready to start a Vitamin C serum and I have to decide which one to get,I have sensitive skin.
I've been using Timeless serum at 20% for 2 months and it's the same color as when I bought it because I keep it in the refrigerator.
A few weeks ago I got a facial. The esthetician and owner of the spa tried to sell me a bunch of Skinceutical products. I was already annoyed that I spent a lot of money on the facial. I decided to get the CE Ferulic. Went I got home I felt so guilty for spending a lot of money on the serum that I contacted the owner to see if I could return it. She wouldn't let me. Which made me more angry with myself for purchasing it in the first place. I started using the serum and I do love it but when I'm done using it I will definitely buy a more affordable vitamin C serum.
Have you since tried another vitamin C? How do they compare to the skinceuticals ?