The 19 Best SkinCeuticals Products We Tested and Loved in 2024

SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic

$182 at Dermstore $272 at skinstore.com $182 at skinceuticals.com

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Honestly, if we had a dollar for every time a dermatologist recommended this serum...well, let’s just say we’d long be retired. It’s the OG that started it all, the original serum created by SkinCeuticals founding scientist, Russak says, who calls it, “the gold standard of all antioxidants” and adds that it’s her favorite SkinCeuticals product.

It’s a team Byrdie must-have too. Credit the patented and highly effective combination in the formula of 15% l-ascorbic acid (the most powerful form of vitamin C), 1% vitamin E, and .5% ferulic acid that helps to shield your skin from environmental damage and encourage a fresh glow. 

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 1% vitamin E, 15% l-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha tocopherol, .5% ferulic acid | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF

$182 at Dermstore $150 at Walmart $182 at skinstore.com

Another one of the brand’s top antioxidant serums, this one is especially ideal for combating existing discoloration and preventing new spots from forming.

The namesake antioxidant, phloretin, is derived from apples and the root bark of fruit trees. Like C E Ferulic, there’s also a potent dose of l-ascorbic (10% to be exact) in the mix too, to further help enhance the radiance benefits. 

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 2% phloretin, 10% l-ascorbic acid, .5% ferulic acid | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

Skinceuticals Silymarin CF

$182 at Dermstore $182 at bluemercury.com $182 at skinstore.com

The latest addition to the brand’s line-up, this is their first new antioxidant product in six years. But it was well worth the wait, as it offers the perfect option for those with oily or acne-prone skin. Like the other antioxidant serums in the portfolio, it too contains l-ascorbic acid and ferulic acid, in carefully formulated 15% and .5% concentrations, respectively.

Where it differs is in its use of silymarin, an antioxidant derived from the milk thistle plant. As if that weren’t enough, it also contains salicylic acid. The result is a serum that offers all those tried-and-true antioxidant benefits, all while reducing oiliness and helping to ward off blemishes.

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 15% l-ascorbic acid, .5% silymarin, .5% salicylic acid, .5% ferulic acid | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Hyaluronic Acid Intensifier

$110 at Dermstore $110 at skinstore.com $110 at skinceuticals.com

Hyaluronic acid is a superstar when it comes to hydration, attracting water to and holding it in the skin. This lightweight serum contains 1.3% HA, along with a proprietary ingredient, Proxylane, that helps support your skin’s natural hyaluronic acid levels.

A few drops go a long way towards leaving your skin super smooth and glowy, and it layers beautifully under moisturizer if you want even more hydration.

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 10% Proxylane, 2% licorice root extract, .2% purple rice extract, 1.3% hyaluronic acid | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore

$155 at Dermstore $155 at skinstore.com $150 at skinceuticals.com

Remember that "favorite moisturizer of all-time" that we mentioned? It’s this guy. We can confirm that this formula delivers instant and long-term results, and the texture is a dream.

“It’s the perfect moisturizer, visibly improving hydration and decreasing the appearance of lines and wrinkles,” Russak says, who has it on her list of SkinC favorites.

The product's name refers to the ratio of ceramides to cholesterol to fatty acids in the skin, all essential lipids that are imperative for restoring and maintaining the skin barrier that’s responsible for the strength and health of our skin, Russak says. Try it if your skin is super dry, and/or you want to combat wrinkles and sagging.

Product type: Cream | Key ingredients: 2% pure ceramides 1 & 3, 4% natural cholesterol, 2% fatty acids, essential oils blend | Size: 1.6 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter

$168 at Dermstore $117 at Walmart $168 at skinstore.com

Aging is a beautiful process we want to embrace, and this cream can help us do so gracefully. This popular buy contains a 30% concentration of that proprietary Proxylane ingredient, plus a lipid and blueberry extract, all of which work together to restore firmness and elasticity. It’s whipped and velvety, melting beautifully into the skin.

Product type: Cream | Key ingredients: 18% concentrated Proxylane, 4.25% wild fruit flavonoids, .1% glycyrrhetinic acid, 3% hepes, 1% niacinamide | Size: 1.7 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E Serum

$168 at Dermstore View on Skinceuticals.com

Antioxidant serums are typically thought of as daytime products, making this nighttime formula all the more unique. The namesake antioxidant is the same one found in red wine; the B refers to baicalin, another plant-derived and very potent antioxidant, and there’s also vitamin E in the mix.

Apply it at bedtime and let the powerful treatment go to town, helping to undo any free radical damage incurred during the day.

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 1% resveratrol, .5% baicalin, 1% alpha tocopherol | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals UV Defense SPF 50

$72 at Dermstore $72 at skinstore.com $72 at skinceuticals.com

You better believe SkinCeuticals makes some great ‘screens; this one is our favorite. Byrdie Editor In Chief and GM, Hallie Gould, raves about the entirely mineral-based formula, that’s ideal for all skin types, oily and acne-prone included.

It goes on silky-smooth, feels completely featherweight, and, our favorite part, has a subtle tint (that works on all skin tones) to make skin look radiant and more even-toned, even before you put on any makeup.

Product type: Sunscreen | Key ingredients: 5% zinc oxide, 6% titanium dioxide, artemia salina | Size: 1.7 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense Serum

$110 at Dermstore $77 at Walmart $110 at skinstore.com

Adult acne is a very real thing, which is why we appreciate that this standout effectively combats that double whammy of pimples and wrinkles. (FYI, sometimes using traditional acne treatments on more mature skin can only end up drying it out and making matters worse.)

This formula relies on a variety of different acids—2% dioic acid to reduce excess oil, 0.3% lipo hydroxy acid to decongest pores, 1.5% salicylic acid to ward off oil, and two different alpha hydroxy acids to gently exfoliate, leaving skin look smoother and more even.

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 2% dioic acid, .3% LHA, 1.5% salicylic acid, 3.5% glycolic acid, .5% citric acid | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel

$90 at Dermstore $54 at Walmart $90 at skinstore.com

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For those times when you feel like your moisturizer alone just isn’t cutting it, this is the perfect serum to layer underneath. We can confirm that the texture is great, and it plumps fine lines, boosts the skin’s moisture content, and improves barrier health.

Hyaluronic acid and B5 both work on their own and up the efficacy of your moisturizer, leaving skin smooth, soft, and glowing. And while yes, it’s meant to be used in tandem with a face lotion or cream, we like using it solo on super hot days or when our skin is feeling extra slick.

Product type: Hydrating gel | Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5 | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3

$80 at Dermstore $80 at skinstore.com $80 at bluemercury.com

Retinoids are the undisputed champion in the skincare world, with a long and proven history of delivering impressive results. Retinol can do everything from fade spots to unclog pores to reduce fine lines, making it a worthy addition to any skincare routine. The only problem? It’s notoriously irritating.

That’s why Gould loves that SkinCeuticals offers this more mild version, which contains only a .3% concentration of the ingredient in a formula that’s ideal for those with sensitive skin or retinol newbies. (It combines the ingredient with a soothing complex to further minimize irritation.) Ready for something a bit stronger? The brand also offers a 0.5 concentration and 1.0 concentration, too.

Product type: Cream | Key ingredients: 0.3% retinol, soothing complex | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense

$110 at Dermstore $110 at skinstore.com $108 at skinceuticals.com

The star of the show in this brightening serum is tranexamic acid, an ingredient that’s not super common in many over-the-counter products, but can be highly effective.

It’s paired with some other tried-and-true brighteners—think kojic acid, niacinamide, and more—to knock out dark spots, be they caused by the sun or leftover acne marks. Plus, it works on all skin tones, a major win, since darker complexions are more prone to hyperpigmentation, to begin with.

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 3% tranexamic acid, 1% kojic acid, 5% niacinamide, 5% sulfonic acid | Size: 1 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Glycolic Renewal Cleanser Gel

View on Dermstore $42 at skinstore.com View on Skinceuticals.com

Glycolic acid is another one of those do-it-all skincare ingredients, excellent for gentle chemical exfoliation to improve tone and texture, but also with the ability to stimulate collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin to fight fine lines and wrinkles.

If you’re new to the ingredient, using it in a cleanser, like this one, is a perfect place to start. The gel formula combines 8% glycolic with 1% phytic acid, alongside soothing and hydrating aloe. It’s effective yet gentle enough to use even twice daily, and is great at removing even stubborn makeup, too.

Product type: Cleanser | Key ingredients: 8% glycolic free acid value, 1% phytic acid, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, glycerin | Size: 5 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

$96 at Dermstore $96 at skinstore.com $90 at skinceuticals.com

If you’re ready to up the glycolic acid ante, try this nightly leave-on. Just make sure to ease into this one gradually, working up to nightly use over the course of a week or so.

This product contains 10% glycolic acid and 2% phytic acid for extra exfoliation, though it also boasts a soothing complex made of natural oils and botanicals to minimize the likelihood of irritation.

Product type: Cream | Key ingredients: 10% glycolic free acid value, 2% phytic acid, 1% soothing complex | Size: 1.7 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Antioxidant Lip Repair

$46 at Dermstore $46 at skinstore.com View on Lovelyskin.com

True story, you really should consider your lips when thinking about your skincare routine. So much more than a basic lip balm, this anti-aging lip treatment contains all kinds of goodies more often reserved for serums and eye creams; peptides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E shield your delicate lips from sun damage while also leaving them soft and smooth.

Product type: Lip treatment | Key ingredients: Silymarin, vitamin E, hydroxyethyl urea, allantoin, hyaluronic acid | Size: .34 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Neck Repair

$136 at Dermstore $135 at skinceuticals.com

Just like your lips, the skin below your chin deserves some love, too. The brand recently launched a cream dedicated solely for your neck, combining two extra-powerful wrinkle-fighting ingredients, .2% retinol and a 2.5% tripeptide concentrate (hence the name). It works to combat all neck-related texture, from horizontal fine lines to laxity to crepiness.

Product type: Neck cream | Key ingredients: .2% pure retinol, 5% glaucine complex, 2.5% tri-peptide concentrate | Size: 1.7 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask

$70 at Dermstore $70 at skinstore.com $66 at skinceuticals.com

Skin freaking out? Slather on this mask and prepare to be amazed. “I have rosacea and my skin is very sensitive. Anytime I have any irritation, this product is my go-to to calm down my skin,” Russak says. It’s also amazing to use after procedures such as lasers.

Russak notes that her practice did studies with the product when it was being developed and found that it both calmed the skin and improved healing.  At work, a variety of calming botanicals and a dipeptide along with hyaluronic acid; the green tint also helps neutralize redness.

Use it daily or whenever needed, but trying stashing it in the fridge to further up the soothing feel. The brand also has a Phyto Corrective Gel, which delivers similar effects, and is great to use on more targeted areas.

Product type: Face mask | Key ingredients: 9% soothing botanicals, calming dipeptide, hyaluronic acid | Size: 2 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser

View on Skinceuticals.com $39 at skinstore.com

A gentle, effective, non-irritating cleanser is the foundation for any effective skincare routine, an absolute must-have for all skin types. And to say we love how this product calmed our acne would be an understatement. We now consider it to be a miracle worker, and definitely plan on keeping it in our regular rotation thanks to the results we saw when testing it out.

Nice and creamy, this one is especially great for the dry and/or sensitive crowd, packed with plenty of moisturizing and soothing ingredients. It’s amazing at taking off even a full face of makeup, rinses beautifully, and leaves skin feeling fresh and clean, though never stripped.

Product type: Cleanser | Key ingredients: Orange oil, skin conditioners and emollients | Size: 6.8 oz. | Cruelty free: No

SkinCeuticals AOX+ Eye Gel

$104 at Dermstore $125 at Walmart $104 at bluemercury.com

Consider this the arch-nemesis of tired, puffy eyes. Caffeine is known to take down both puffiness and dark circles, great for a fast fix, but there are also plenty of ingredients in the formula that works long-term to protect this delicate skin from environmental damage, namely a synergistic combo of three antioxidants: vitamin C, ferulic acid, and phloretin. The gel texture also gives it a super refreshing feel, and it layers nicely under makeup as well.

Product type: Serum | Key ingredients: 1% phloretin, 5% L-ascorbic acid, .5% ferulic acid | Size: .5 oz. | Cruelty free: No