SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic alternatives

50% ingredient match

Weighted overlap of published ingredient lists. Not a measure of equal results.

Key ingredients in both

These shared ingredients support skin-benefit roles such as hydration, softness or antioxidant care.

• Vitamin C · Antioxidant support. Ascorbic acid is the pure vitamin C used in these formulas. The amount, stability and delivery all matter. SkinCeuticals: 15%. Timeless: 20%.
• Ferulic acid · Antioxidant support. An antioxidant commonly paired with vitamins C and E in these serums. Sharing it does not establish equal stability or results. SkinCeuticals: 0.5%. Timeless: not disclosed.
• Hyaluronic acid salt · Hydration. Sodium hyaluronate binds water and supports a hydrated, smoother feel.

Vitamin E: related, not an exact ingredient match: Both list a vitamin E ingredient, but the names specify different forms or levels of detail. They are not counted as the same ingredient.

These ingredients support relevant roles; the full formula, concentrations and delivery determine performance. Shared ingredients do not guarantee the same results.

Only in SkinCeuticals

• Glycerin: Water-binding ingredient. Attracts and holds water to support a hydrated feel.
• Laureth-23: An emulsifying surfactant. Helps oil-soluble and water-soluble ingredients stay mixed.
• Tocopherol: Vitamin E. An antioxidant used for skin conditioning and to help limit oxidation.
• Phenoxyethanol: Preservative. Helps protect the product from microbial growth during use.
• Sodium Hydroxide: pH adjuster. Helps set or maintain the formula’s acidity.
• Carnosine: A peptide made of two amino acids. Used for antioxidant and skin-conditioning roles. Its presence does not prove the finished product works better.
• Pentylene Glycol: Water-binding ingredient. Attracts and holds water to support a hydrated feel.
• Dandelion root extract: Skin-conditioning ingredient. Helps maintain a soft, smooth feel. Its presence alone does not establish a treatment benefit.
• Maltodextrin: Absorbent powder. Absorbs moisture or oil and can change the finish and feel of the product.
• Citric Acid: Formula stabilizer. Binds trace metal ions that could otherwise affect the formula.
• Eperua Falcata Bark Extract: Skin-conditioning ingredient. Helps maintain a soft, smooth feel. Its presence alone does not establish a treatment benefit.

Only in Timeless

• Alpha Tocopherol: A form of vitamin E. An antioxidant used for skin conditioning and to help limit oxidation. A generic tocopherol label does not specify the same form.
• Polysorbate 80: An emulsifier. Helps oily ingredients disperse through a water-based formula.
• Benzylalcohol: Benzyl alcohol. A preservative and solvent that helps protect the product and dissolve ingredients.
• Dehydroacetic Acid: Preservative. Helps protect the product from microbial growth during use.

Dermstore · new enhanced formula · Checked 2026-09-20. New enhanced formula with carnosine and plant extracts. Older bottles have a different ingredient list.

Timeless · Checked 2026-09-20.