Can you use SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic with The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%?
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 + Niacinamide | Yes | Yes. Vitamin C and niacinamide can be used together. |
| Vitamin E + Niacinamide | Yes | Yes. Niacinamide and Vitamin E can be used together. |
| Ferulic Acid + Niacinamide | Yes | Yes. Niacinamide and Ferulic Acid can be used together. |
| Hyaluronic Acid + Niacinamide | Yes | Yes. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are one of the safest combinations in skincare. |
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
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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.
- Bissett DL, et al. Niacinamide: a B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatol Surg. 2005;31(7 Pt 2):860-865.
- 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
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