Drunk Elephant C-Firma vs SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
The same three actives are on both labels: 15% L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid. C E Ferulic is the serum that formula comes from. C-Firma Fresh is mixed from a powder and a liquid when you open it, so the vitamin C starts fresh, and adds licorice, amla and a pumpkin ferment.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum costs 54% less per ounce: $82.38 / fl oz against $179.41 / fl oz.
Drunk Elephant
C-Firma Fresh Day Serum
$78
- Vitamin C serum
- 28 ml, $82.38 / fl oz
- Sold by Drunk Elephant USA
Which one
Drunk Elephant C-Firma if you want the vitamin C mixed fresh when you open it.
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic if you want the original the formula comes from.
Or a dupe for either
Maelove Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
for Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum
$39.90vs $78−52% per oz
The classic vitamin C trio in both: 15% L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid, plus sodium hyaluronate.
What it does worse: Drunk Elephant ships it as a powder and a liquid you mix yourself, so it keeps longer, and adds licorice, amla and marula oil, while Maelove comes ready-mixed with aloe and wants using up faster once opened.
Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
for SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
$35.95vs $182−88% per oz
#21 in Facial Serums on Amazon
Same trio of actives (L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, ferulic acid) with a higher vitamin C percentage. More chance of tingling on sensitive skin, and it oxidizes faster, so finish it within about 3 months.
Questions
What is the difference between Drunk Elephant C-Firma and SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
The same three actives are on both labels: 15% L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid. C E Ferulic is the serum that formula comes from. C-Firma Fresh is mixed from a powder and a liquid when you open it, so the vitamin C starts fresh, and adds licorice, amla and a pumpkin ferment.
Which is cheaper, Drunk Elephant C-Firma or SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum costs 54% less per ounce: $82.38 / fl oz against $179.41 / fl oz.
Is there a dupe for Drunk Elephant C-Firma?
Maelove Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum, about $39.90, 52% less. The classic vitamin C trio in both: 15% L-ascorbic acid with vitamin E and ferulic acid, plus sodium hyaluronate. Drunk Elephant ships it as a powder and a liquid you mix yourself, so it keeps longer, and adds licorice, amla and marula oil, while Maelove comes ready-mixed with aloe and wants using up faster once opened. A little more serum for about half the price per ml.
Is there a dupe for SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic?
Timeless Skin Care 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum, about $35.95, 88% less. Same trio of actives (L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, ferulic acid) with a higher vitamin C percentage. More chance of tingling on sensitive skin, and it oxidizes faster, so finish it within about 3 months.