CeraVe Vitamin C Serum: Dermatocare review
CeraVe 10% L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Serum, formulated with Panthenol, is not suitable for beginners. It is aligned to Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry skin, with skin concern of Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles.
Overview
Skin type Oily, Combination/Normal, Dry
Skin concern Uneven dull skin, Fine lines/Wrinkles
Specs Mid-Range, Fragrance Free, Has silicone, INCI Listed on Website
Life stage
Formula highlight
- Vitamin C Type: 10% L-Ascorbic Acid
- Packing: Tube packing
- Has synergistic ingredients: Vitamin E (TOCOPHERYL ACETATE)
- Soothing: Panthenol
- Barrier repair: Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine
- Hydrating: Sodium Hyaluronate + Glycerin
- Antioxidant: Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Keep in mind
- Nothing significant
People also ask
This product complies with all applicable cosmetic safety regulations. Evaluations provided are based on Dermatocare's independent database criteria, which apply stricter benchmarks than standard regulatory guidelines.
Sensitive skin Cautious use: Contains ingredients flagged in our database as common contact sensitizers. Performing a 24-hour patch test is recommended prior to use.
Beginner Friendly: No - This formula is better suited to those already experienced with Vitamin C because it contains L-Ascorbic Acid at 10%, above the concentration where irritation risk increases for new users.
Pregnancy: Compatible - Free from ingredients flagged on our Pregnancy Ingredient Database.
Teens Caution: Compliant with general cosmetic safety standards, but Vitamin C serum is unnecessary or unsuitable for teen skin. Refer to our Teen Skincare Guide
No. It does not contain any ingredients currently flagged under Dermatocare's internal evaluation criteria. Refer to our Ingredients Under Review Guide for full database benchmarks.
No. It does not contain ingredients currently flagged for environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, or aquatic toxicity under Dermatocare's database criteria. Refer to our Environmental Screening Guide for full evaluation benchmarks.
Ingredient list
WATER, ASCORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE , CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ALCOHOL DENAT., SODIUM HYDROXIDE, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, PANTHENOL, CERAMIDE NP, CERAMIDE AP, CERAMIDE EOP, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, CHOLESTEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN POND'S.
Source: https://www.cerave.com/skincare/facial-serums/skin-renewing-vitamin-c-serum
Date: 13 September 2026
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