SkinCeuticals
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Low risk75/100
SkinCeuticals
C E Ferulic Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum for Normal and Dry Skin
Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.
9 of 9 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum for Normal and Dry Skin as Low risk (76/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
9 of 9 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Phenoxyethanol
Low risk
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative permitted in EU cosmetics up to 1.0%. The SCCS concluded it is safe for cosmetic use at that level, including when considering higher cosmetic exposure scenarios in infants and young children. Main practical concern is irritation/stinging on very sensitive or compromised skin rather than a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific risk.
Sources: SCCS/1575/16: Phenoxyethanol opinion https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/phenoxyethanol_en
Aqua / Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
Dipropylene Glycol
No known risks
Dipropylene glycol is used as a solvent and carrier in cosmetics; topical exposure is low and it has no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Ascorbic Acid
No known risks
Vitamin C antioxidant used to support brightness and photoprotection; functions as an antioxidant/pH adjuster in cosmetic formulas. No pregnancy-specific contraindications are identified for topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR (Ascorbic Acid); PubMed (NLM)
Glycerin
No known risks
Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
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Laureth-23
No known risks
An ethoxylated fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier or surfactant. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl PEG/PPG ethers are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. Manufacturing should control ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residues.
Sources: CIR: Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers conclusions; December 2025 Quick Reference Table https://cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/QRT-Update-Dec2025.pdf
Tocopherol
No known risks
Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Ferulic Acid
No known risks
A plant-derived phenolic antioxidant used to stabilise formulas and support photoprotection. Ferulic acid is extensively metabolised after dietary exposure, and normal topical cosmetic use is expected to produce far lower systemic exposure. No pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific hazard signal was identified in the topical and toxicology literature reviewed; irritation remains possible in acidic formulas.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; PubMed literature on topical ferulic acid, dermal delivery and antioxidant use; ECHA substance information for ferulic acid.
Sodium Hyaluronate.
No known risks
Sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid salt) is used for hydration and cushioning, with very low systemic absorption from topical use and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Full recorded ingredient list
Aqua / Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate.
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum for Normal and Dry Skin have a Low risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 1 ingredient entry with a risk flag: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Has every ingredient in SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum for Normal and Dry Skin been assessed?
9 of 9 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum for Normal and Dry Skin?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
