How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Vitamin C, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Ferulic Acid0.5%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Vitamin C10% – 20%
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
What Ferulic Acid does
A plant antioxidant best known for stabilising vitamins C and E. Together the trio roughly doubles photoprotection compared with vitamin C alone.
- Typical strength
- 0.5%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Dry, Combination And Oily skin
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What Vitamin C does
A powerful antioxidant that brightens dull skin, fades dark spots and boosts your sunscreen's protection against free radicals. Pure L-ascorbic acid works best at a low pH and oxidises (turns orange) quickly.
- Typical strength
- 10% – 20%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Oily, Combination And Dry skin
Everything that pairs with Vitamin C →
Trying to choose one? Read Ferulic Acid vs Vitamin C: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ferulic Acid and Vitamin C together?
Yes, and they work even better together. Ferulic acid stabilises L-ascorbic acid and extends its life on your skin. This is the chemistry behind cult C + E + Ferulic serums.
Which goes first, Ferulic Acid or Vitamin C?
Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Vitamin C. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Ferulic Acid in the morning or at night?
Ferulic Acid: best in the morning. Use in the morning under sunscreen, ideally in a combined C + E + Ferulic serum.
Should I use Vitamin C in the morning or at night?
Vitamin C: best in the morning. Apply in the morning on clean skin before moisturiser and sunscreen. Store it away from light and heat, and throw it out once it turns dark orange.