Cellex-C is a pioneer when it comes to vitamin C skincare products. Their Advanced-C Serum is formulated with the patented Cellex-c complex, a highly effective complex, backed up by clinical studies and an anti-aging classic; it is the Coco mademoiselle of vitamin C serums! What makes this vitamin C serum unique:
1. It contains 17.5% Ascorbic Acid which is a combination of Hydrolyzed ascorbic acid and L-ascorbic acid.
2. It is formulated with L-tyrosine which helps deliver Ascorbic acid deep in the skin & helps to stimulate fibroblasts enabling them to create more collagen.
3. It contains Zinc which helps support increased collagen turnover stimulated by ascorbic acid it is an essential component of collagenase, which is required to dismantle old & stiffened collagen in order for new collagen to be constructed.
4. The collagen-stimulating function of ascorbic acid in this formula is enhanced with the included collagen protectors such as Ergothioneine and resveratrol .
I’ve gone through several bottles of this serum over the years. It’s a lightweight watery serum that should be used once every 24 hours; I don’t use it with retinoids at the same time, could be too harsh. My skin is combo & used to high concentrations of L-ascorbic acid so this formula doesn’t irritate or dry out my skin; however, this is a strong Vitamin C, so the skin must be worked up to this concentration. After using it for a few months you can see that it leaves the skin firm & glowy, visibly evens out the texture & really has the ability to reduce shallow fine lines! While the skinceutical’s C E Ferulic works better for brightening pigmentation & photoprotection, I believe the Cellex-c one is much more effective in firming the skin & diminishing fine lines! It also doesn’t smell like Ferulic acid! My only problem with this serum is that it oxidizes crazy fast! I suggest you either buy the 15ml bottle or place the serum in several mini amber bottles to avoid oxidation!
In summary, this is a powerful anti-aging serum containing a high concentration of Cellex-C Complex signature formula, free-radical scavengers & collagen protectors which works wonders for making the skin firm & smooth. Recommended to everyone except people with sensitive skin.
Rating: 8/10
