PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, the original Skinceuticals CE Ferulic formula with only 15% ascorbic acid, 1% tocopherol, and 0.5% ferulic acid was tested for this episode. We dive into part two of our vitamin C series by putting popular C E Ferulic dupes to the test. Before revealing our side-by-side stability results, we go through a very helpful study from Slovenia examining 41 finished vitamin C products using HPLC testing to compare the quirks of various vitamin C derivatives—including L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. Then we go through our 8 week test findings of 7 CE Ferulic dupes and compare them to the mother formula from Skinceuticals. 
 
Shop our favorite C E Ferulic Dupes We've Tried Here: <a href='https://shopmy.us/collections/40252'>https://shopmy.us/collections/40252</a> 
 
Mentioned in Video & Liked! SKINCEUTICALS | C E Ferulic: <a href='https://go.shopmy.us/p-362235'>https://go.shopmy.us/p-362235 </a>
TIMELESS SKIN CARE | 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum: <a href='https://go.shopmy.us/p-362237'>https://go.shopmy.us/p-362237 </a>
MAELOVE | The Glow Maker Serum: <a href='https://go.shopmy.us/p-362240'>https://go.shopmy.us/p-362240 </a>
DRMTLGY | Vitamin C E + F Serum 30ml: <a href='https://go.shopmy.us/p-87127883'>https://go.shopmy.us/p-87127883 </a>
EDUCATED MESS | Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum: <a href='https://go.shopmy.us/p-87128013'>https://go.shopmy.us/p-87128013</a> 
 

00:00 | Vitamin C Dupes Series Round 3 Overview
01:16 | Slovenian Study: Analyzing 41 Vitamin C Products with HPLC
06:31 | Comparing L-Ascorbic Acid Stability to the Other Vitamin C Derivatives
15:43 | Meet the Contenders: Pricing and Packaging of Popular Dupes
20:15 | Week 0 to Week 8: Accelerated Oven Stability Test Results
24:53 | Pump Disasters, Gas Buildup, and Sedimentation Issues
28:31 | pH Levels and Batch-to-Batch Consistency in Serums
33:23 | Top Affordable C E Ferulic Alternatives We Recommend
35:16 | Final Thoughts on Vitamin C Derivatives and Derivatives Wrap-Up 
 
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite mineral SPF in the comments! #30for30 #SunscreenChallenge #SkincarePodcast

PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, the original Skinceuticals CE Ferulic formula with only 15% ascorbic acid, 1% tocopherol, and 0.5% ferulic acid was tested for this episode. We dive into part two of our vitamin C series by putting popular C E Ferulic dupes to the test. Before revealing our side-by-side stability results, we go through a very helpful study from Slovenia examining 41 finished vitamin C products using HPLC testing to compare the quirks of various vitamin C derivatives—including L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. Then we go through our 8 week test findings of 7 CE Ferulic dupes and compare them to the mother formula from Skinceuticals. Shop our favorite C E Ferulic Dupes We've Tried Here: https://shopmy.us/collections/40252 Mentioned in Video & Liked! SKINCEUTICALS | C E Ferulic: https://go.shopmy.us/p-362235 TIMELESS SKIN CARE | 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-362237 MAELOVE | The Glow Maker Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-362240 DRMTLGY | Vitamin C E + F Serum 30ml: https://go.shopmy.us/p-87127883 EDUCATED MESS | Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-87128013 00:00 | Vitamin C Dupes Series Round 3 Overview 01:16 | Slovenian Study: Analyzing 41 Vitamin C Products with HPLC 06:31 | Comparing L-Ascorbic Acid Stability to the Other Vitamin C Derivatives 15:43 | Meet the Contenders: Pricing and Packaging of Popular Dupes 20:15 | Week 0 to Week 8: Accelerated Oven Stability Test Results 24:53 | Pump Disasters, Gas Buildup, and Sedimentation Issues 28:31 | pH Levels and Batch-to-Batch Consistency in Serums 33:23 | Top Affordable C E Ferulic Alternatives We Recommend 35:16 | Final Thoughts on Vitamin C Derivatives and Derivatives Wrap-Up Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite mineral SPF in the comments! #30for30 #SunscreenChallenge #SkincarePodcast

PLEASE NOTE: In this episode, the original Skinceuticals CE Ferulic formula with only 15% ascorbic acid, 1% tocopherol, and 0.5% ferulic acid was tested for this episode. We dive into part two of our vitamin C series by putting popular C E Ferulic dupes to the test. Before revealing our side-by-side stability results, we go through a very helpful study from Slovenia examining 41 finished vitamin C products using HPLC testing to compare the quirks of various vitamin C derivatives—including L-ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, and 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid. Then we go through our 8 week test findings of 7 CE Ferulic dupes and compare them to the mother formula from Skinceuticals. 
 
Shop our favorite C E Ferulic Dupes We've Tried Here: <a href="https://shopmy.us/collections/40252" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://shopmy.us/collections/40252</a> 
 
Mentioned in Video &amp; Liked! SKINCEUTICALS | C E Ferulic: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-362235" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://go.shopmy.us/p-362235 </a>
TIMELESS SKIN CARE | 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-362237" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://go.shopmy.us/p-362237 </a>
MAELOVE | The Glow Maker Serum: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-362240" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://go.shopmy.us/p-362240 </a>
DRMTLGY | Vitamin C E + F Serum 30ml: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-87127883" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://go.shopmy.us/p-87127883 </a>
EDUCATED MESS | Golden Hour Gold-Stabilized Vitamin C Serum: <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-87128013" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://go.shopmy.us/p-87128013</a> 
 

00:00 | Vitamin C Dupes Series Round 3 Overview
01:16 | Slovenian Study: Analyzing 41 Vitamin C Products with HPLC
06:31 | Comparing L-Ascorbic Acid Stability to the Other Vitamin C Derivatives
15:43 | Meet the Contenders: Pricing and Packaging of Popular Dupes
20:15 | Week 0 to Week 8: Accelerated Oven Stability Test Results
24:53 | Pump Disasters, Gas Buildup, and Sedimentation Issues
28:31 | pH Levels and Batch-to-Batch Consistency in Serums
33:23 | Top Affordable C E Ferulic Alternatives We Recommend
35:16 | Final Thoughts on Vitamin C Derivatives and Derivatives Wrap-Up 
 
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite mineral SPF in the comments! #30for30 #SunscreenChallenge #SkincarePodcast
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#190) Chemists Test 7 CE Ferulic Dupes vs. the Original

The chemists don’t talk about this ingredient as much as they probably should but azelaic acid has a solid amount of data behind it…at the prescription level 15-20% concentration. Naturally, you have to wonder if the 10% azelaic acid products you can purchase as a cosmetic would actually do anything for skin? They dissect the benefits of azelaic acid, discuss the formulation challenges behind this active, and ultimately how they would use a 10% azelaic acid product in their routine.

The chemists don’t talk about this ingredient as much as they probably should but azelaic acid has a solid amount of data behind it…at the prescription level 15-20% concentration. Naturally, you have to wonder if the 10% azelaic acid products you can purchase as a cosmetic would actually do anything for skin? They dissect the benefits of azelaic acid, discuss the formulation challenges behind this active, and ultimately how they would use a 10% azelaic acid product in their routine.

#102: Does 10% Azelaic Acid Do Anything for Skin?

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, have made it to episode 4. In this episode, they're focusing on cleansers. They get into the nitty-gritty of the cleanser first step: soap-based, low pH, foam, no foam?.. and also cleansing and octopi?! oh my.

The Bubblies

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode three with some real feelz for some unloved ingredients. We're trying to clear propylene glycol's name, share about our skincare mishaps, and talk about horseshoe crabs???...yay.

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode three with some real feelz for some unloved ingredients. We're trying to clear propylene glycol's name, share about our skincare mishaps, and talk about horseshoe crabs???...yay.

#3: A Cocktail of Misfits

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode two with a heart to heart about their struggles and grief with fussy ingredients. We're talking about celebrity beauty brands, underrepresented ingredients, and fruit flies??? Hooboy.

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode two with a heart to heart about their struggles and grief with fussy ingredients. We're talking about celebrity beauty brands, underrepresented ingredients, and fruit flies??? Hooboy.

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, head into episode two with a heart to heart about their struggles and grief with fussy ingredients. We're talking about celebrity beauty brands, underrepresented ingredients, and fruit flies??? Hooboy.&nbsp;

#2: Rum and Peel

The skincare chemists, Gloria and Victoria, attempt this thing called a podcast. Listen to them drop cups, scoot chairs, and talk about a little bit of skincare. We're talking about fear mongering apps, PHAs, and skincare blunders... hang in there guys!

#1: Coochie Fire

Skincare chemists Gloria &amp; Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science. The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.

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Skincare chemists Gloria & Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science.The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.

Skincare chemists Gloria &amp; Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science. The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.

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