Can you use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic with EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46?
Yes
Their key actives have no known conflict.
Based on 4 active-ingredient pairings, listed below.
How to use them
- Apply the thinner, more watery product first, then the thicker one.
- Finish with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
Every active pairing checked
| Actives | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C + Sunscreen | Yes | Yes. Vitamin C under sunscreen is one of the best-supported morning combinations. |
| Vitamin E + Sunscreen | Yes | Yes. Sunscreen is the essential daytime partner for Vitamin E. |
| Ferulic Acid + Sunscreen | Yes | Yes. Sunscreen is the essential daytime partner for Ferulic Acid. |
| Hyaluronic Acid + Sunscreen | Yes | Yes. Sunscreen is the essential daytime partner for Hyaluronic Acid. |
What's in each product
Key actives
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Key actives
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
Actives read from the published ingredient list (as transcribed on INCIDecoder). Formulas change; check your bottle.
Sources
- Pullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866.
- Al-Niaimi F, Chiam NYZ. Topical vitamin C and the skin: mechanisms of action and clinical applications. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2017;10(7):14-17.
- Sunscreens part 1: Mechanisms and efficacy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025.
- Keen MA, Hassan I. Vitamin E in dermatology. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2016;7(4):311-315.
- Lin FH, et al. Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin. J Invest Dermatol. 2005;125(4):826-832.
- Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: a key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012;4(3):253-258.
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Reviewed by the Does It Mix editorial team
Last reviewed . Product verdicts combine our ingredient-pair verdicts for each product's key actives. We are not affiliated with these brands. Methodology.