Best for: Normal, oily or combination skin concerned with discolouration, uneven skin tone, dark spots, dullness, fine lines and environmental damage.

What is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?

SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF is a daily antioxidant vitamin C serum designed to protect against environmental damage while improving the appearance of discolouration, uneven skin tone, fine lines and loss of radiance.

The formula combines 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and 0.5% ferulic acid to neutralise damaging free radicals and help protect the skin against oxidative stress caused by environmental aggressors.

Alongside its antioxidant protection, Phloretin CF helps improve the appearance of discolouration and uneven skin tone while increasing radiance, making it particularly suited to normal, oily and combination skin.

Who is it best for?

SkinCeuticals recommends Phloretin CF for:

• normal skin

• oily skin

• combination skin

• skin with discolouration

• uneven-looking skin tone

• dark spots

• blemish-prone skin

• ageing skin

• fine lines

• dull or lacklustre skin

• skin lacking radiance

• skin exposed to environmental aggressors

• anyone looking for daily antioxidant protection

• anyone looking for a vitamin C serum specifically targeted towards skin tone evenness

What problem does it solve?

Environmental aggressors such as UV radiation, pollution and smoke can generate damaging free radicals and oxidative stress within the skin. Over time, this can contribute to visible signs of ageing including fine lines, wrinkles and discolouration.

Phloretin CF combines three powerful antioxidants – 2% phloretin, 10% L-ascorbic acid and 0.5% ferulic acid – to help neutralise damaging free radicals.

At the same time, the formula targets visible discolouration and uneven skin tone while helping increase skin radiance.

Environmental aggressors + free radicals + discolouration + uneven tone → 2% phloretin + 10% vitamin C + 0.5% ferulic acid → antioxidant protection + brighter, more even-looking skin.

Benefits:

• Provides daily antioxidant protection

• Helps neutralise damaging free radicals

• Helps protect against oxidative stress

• Helps protect against environmental damage

• Helps protect against premature visible signs of ageing

• Improves the appearance of discolouration

• Helps improve uneven-looking skin tone

• Helps improve the appearance of fine lines

• Increases skin radiance

• Helps brighten the complexion

• Contains 2% phloretin

• Contains 10% pure vitamin C

• Uses L-ascorbic acid as its form of vitamin C

• Contains 0.5% ferulic acid

• Ideal for normal skin

• Ideal for oily skin

• Ideal for combination skin

• Suitable for blemish-prone skin

• Fragrance-free

• Designed for daily morning use

• Can be used alongside retinol when Phloretin CF is used in the morning and retinol at night

Visible Results:

SkinCeuticals clinical studies show:

• more even-looking skin tone

• increased radiance

• overall improvement in the appearance of discolouration

SkinCeuticals states that visible results can begin to appear within 4–6 weeks.

After 12 weeks, more marked improvements may be seen in skin tone evenness, radiance and the appearance of discolouration.

Individual results may vary.

Key Ingredients:

2% Phloretin: An antioxidant derived from apples and the root bark of fruit trees including apple, pear and grapefruit. SkinCeuticals states that phloretin neutralises damaging free radicals, helps improve cell turnover and improves the appearance of discolouration.

10% L-Ascorbic Acid: A highly potent form of pure vitamin C. SkinCeuticals states that L-ascorbic acid neutralises damaging free radicals, protects against oxidative stress and provides visible anti-ageing benefits.

0.5% Ferulic Acid: A plant-based antioxidant that neutralises free radicals and helps enhance the antioxidant benefits and stability of vitamins C and E.

How to Use:

• Use once daily in the morning.

• Cleanse and tone the skin first.

• Apply 4–5 drops of Phloretin CF.

• Apply to dry skin.

• Apply over the face, neck and chest.

• Gently press the serum into the skin.

• Phloretin CF may also be used on the backs of the hands.

• Follow with your other skincare products.

• Complete your morning routine with sunscreen.

Morning routine: Cleanse → Tone → Phloretin CF → Corrective serum/moisturiser as required → Broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Why Choose It?

Skin types: Normal + Oily + Combination
Skin concerns: Discolouration + Uneven Skin Tone + Dark Spots + Fine Lines + Dullness + Ageing
Also recommended for: Blemish-Prone Skin
Best for: Antioxidant protection with targeted discolouration and skin tone benefits
Product type: Vitamin C antioxidant serum
Key benefits: Antioxidant Protection + Discolouration Care + Skin Tone Evenness + Radiance + Visible Anti-Ageing
Phloretin: 2%
Pure vitamin C: 10%
Vitamin C form: L-Ascorbic Acid
Ferulic acid: 0.5%
Helps neutralise free radicals: Yes
Helps improve discolouration: Yes
Helps improve uneven skin tone: Yes
Helps improve fine lines: Yes
Increases radiance: Yes
Fragrance-free: Yes
Can be used with retinol: Yes – Phloretin CF AM + Retinol PM
Application areas: Face + Neck + Chest + Backs of Hands
Amount: 4–5 drops
Use: Morning
Frequency: Once daily
Size: 30ml
Routine step: Prevent / Antioxidant Serum
Brand: SkinCeuticals

Millies Expert Advice:

If discolouration and uneven skin tone are your main concerns and your skin is normal, oily or combination, Phloretin CF is the more targeted SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant option.

Its combination of 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C and 0.5% ferulic acid provides antioxidant protection while specifically helping improve discolouration, uneven-looking skin tone and radiance.

Apply 4–5 drops every morning to dry skin after cleansing and toning. Follow with your other skincare products and always complete your morning routine with broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF right for me?

Choose this serum if: you have normal, oily or combination skin and discolouration, dark spots, uneven-looking skin tone or loss of radiance are among your main concerns.

It may be particularly suitable if: you want a daily vitamin C antioxidant serum that combines protection against environmental aggressors with targeted benefits for skin tone evenness and discolouration.

SkinCeuticals also recommends Phloretin CF for blemish-prone and ageing skin.

Important distinction – Phloretin CF vs C E Ferulic

Both Phloretin CF and C E Ferulic are SkinCeuticals antioxidant serums containing pure vitamin C and ferulic acid, but they have different formulations and target different priorities.

Phloretin CF: Contains 10% L-ascorbic acid + 2% phloretin + 0.5% ferulic acid. SkinCeuticals recommends it particularly for improving the appearance of discolouration and skin tone evenness and for normal, oily and combination skin.

C E Ferulic: Contains 15% L-ascorbic acid and uses alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) rather than phloretin within its antioxidant combination. SkinCeuticals recommends C E Ferulic particularly when targeting the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF is a daily vitamin C antioxidant serum formulated with 2% phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C and 0.5% ferulic acid to provide environmental antioxidant protection while improving discolouration, uneven skin tone and radiance.

What is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF good for?
It is particularly targeted towards discolouration, uneven skin tone, dark spots and loss of radiance while also providing antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors.

What skin types is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF best for?
SkinCeuticals specifically identifies Phloretin CF as ideal for normal, oily and combination skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF suitable for oily skin?
Yes. Oily skin is one of the primary skin types recommended by SkinCeuticals for Phloretin CF.

Is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF suitable for combination skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends Phloretin CF for combination skin.

Is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF suitable for blemish-prone skin?
Yes. Blemish-prone skin is included among the concerns for which SkinCeuticals recommends Phloretin CF.

Does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF contain vitamin C?
Yes. It contains 10% pure vitamin C in the form of L-ascorbic acid.

How much phloretin is in SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
The formula contains 2% phloretin.

What does phloretin do in SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
SkinCeuticals states that phloretin neutralises damaging free radicals, helps improve cell turnover and improves the appearance of discolouration.

How much ferulic acid is in SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
Phloretin CF contains 0.5% ferulic acid.

What does ferulic acid do in SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
SkinCeuticals describes ferulic acid as a plant-based antioxidant that neutralises free radicals and enhances the antioxidant benefits and stability of vitamins C and E.

Does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF help with dark spots and discolouration?
Yes. Improving the appearance of discolouration is one of the principal benefits identified by SkinCeuticals for Phloretin CF.

Does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF help uneven skin tone?
Yes. SkinCeuticals clinical studies show a more even-looking skin tone with use of Phloretin CF.

Does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF brighten the skin?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that Phloretin CF increases skin radiance and that phloretin helps boost brightness.

Does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF help fine lines?
Yes. SkinCeuticals states that Phloretin CF improves the appearance of fine lines as part of its visible anti-ageing benefits.

Does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF protect against pollution?
SkinCeuticals states that Phloretin CF provides antioxidant protection against damaging free radicals generated by environmental aggressors including UV radiation, infrared radiation and ozone pollution.

How long does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF take to work?
SkinCeuticals states that results can begin to appear within 4–6 weeks, with more marked improvements in skin tone evenness, radiance and discolouration visible after 12 weeks. Individual results may vary.

How often should I use SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
SkinCeuticals recommends applying Phloretin CF once daily in the morning.

How much SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF should I use?
Apply 4–5 drops to dry skin.

Where should I apply SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
Apply to the face, neck and chest. SkinCeuticals states that it may also be applied to the backs of the hands.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF around my eyes?
SkinCeuticals states that Phloretin CF can be used under and around the eyes but should not be applied directly to the eyelids.

Should I wear sunscreen with SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends following Phloretin CF with a broad-spectrum sunscreen as part of your morning routine.

Can I use SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF with retinol?
Yes. SkinCeuticals recommends using Phloretin CF in the morning and retinol at night.

Why has my SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF become darker?
Vitamin C serums containing L-ascorbic acid can darken after opening due to exposure to light and air. SkinCeuticals states that some discolouration can occur while the formulation remains effective.

How long should I use Phloretin CF after opening?
SkinCeuticals recommends using a bottle of Phloretin CF within three months of opening. The brand states that the formulation has been shown to remain effective for up to six months after opening.

What is the difference between SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF and C E Ferulic?
Phloretin CF contains 10% L-ascorbic acid, 2% phloretin and 0.5% ferulic acid and is particularly recommended for discolouration and skin tone evenness. C E Ferulic contains 15% L-ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol and is particularly recommended when fine lines and wrinkles are the main concern.

Is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF fragrance-free?
Yes. SkinCeuticals identifies Phloretin CF as fragrance-free.

What size is SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF?
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF contains 30ml.

Ingredients:

AQUA / WATER / EAU, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT., ASCORBIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, PHLORETIN, FERULIC ACID.

Refer to the product packaging for the complete and most up-to-date ingredient list.