My dermatologist told me about a dupe for a skincare serum everyone considers the gold standard – it costs $147 less
A BEAUTY enthusiast was amazed when her dermatologist advised against purchasing a popular vitamin C serum.
She discovered the same skincare brand makes a dupe for a fraction of the cost.
She raved about the product in response to a post on Reddit discussing the “best vitamin C serum that doesn’t break the bank.”
“My Derm told me to use the Vichy Liftactiv, she said, writing under the handle ConceptHumble2021.
“He said that SkinCeuticals everyone considers the gold standard (and said it is mostly due to marketing).
“He said it’s made by L’Oreal. Guess what else is made by L’Oreal? Vichy?
“Guess what two products have almost identical ingredients?”
She said Vichy’s vitamin C serum is sold in a smaller bottle than SkinCeuticals but you don’t have to use much of the product to get good results.
The serum isn’t the only product by Vichy she uses in her daily routine.
“Side note: I have also been using Vichy Mineral 89 (hydrating booster) and love it,” she said.
“The whole Vichy line looks pretty good. A short list of ingredients.
“I compared many to SC and they are so similar.”
Many people upvoted the post and thanked the Redditor for sharing the product recommendations.
A top commenter said they’ve “absolutely noticed a difference” in their skin since they started using Vichy products.
“I use this as well, love it,” another chimed in.
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SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid costs $182 on the brand’s website.
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Vichy 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum, $27.99, Ulta Beauty
C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic Acid, $182, SkinCeuticals
Fans of the product have seen their wrinkles reduced, their complexion brightened, and their skin become firmer.
Meanwhile, Vichy’s 16% Pure Vitamin C Brightening Serum is discounted from $34.99 to $27.99 at Ulta Beauty.
Skin appears brighter, smoother, and more even within 14 days of consistent use.
The brand recommends applying four to five drops of the serum each morning to a clean and dry face.
This should be followed by a moisturizer and SPF20+ sunscreen for the best results.
One customer described the serum as the “best on the market” after being impressed by how effective it was for them.
Should you apply vitamin C to your skin?
Topical Vitamin C has several benefits for skin including hydrating, reducing redness, and hyperpigmentation.
According to Healthline, it may also help to promote collagen production and reduce the appearance of sun damage.
Research shows that it is safe for most skin types but may cause irritation in concentrations above 20%.
Experts recommend doing a patch test on a small skin area and waiting 24 hours to see if there are side effects before applying it to your face.
Discontinue topical use of vitamin C if you experience rashes, redness, or hives.