Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum for Anti-Ageing
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum for Anti-Ageing
Skin-brightening vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serum 10% PURE VITAMIN C
Skin-brightening and antioxidant protection
The CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum for anti-ageing has been developed by dermatologists and combines the power of antioxidants with three essential ceramides. This combination works to support the skin’s moisture barrier while minimising visible signs of ageing.
This serum is formulated with 10% pure vitamin C, also known as l-ascorbic acid, and has antioxidant properties that protect against free radical damage while brightening and improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Free radicals are unpaired electrons that cause chaos in the skin and antioxidants when used topically like a vitamin C serum can neutralise these free radicals. Antioxidants are powerful skincare ingredients and this vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serum visibly improves the skin’s vibrancy and radiance.
The 3 essential ceramides replenish naturally lost ceramides through ageing which contributes to dullness, dryness and the exacerbation of fine lines. When enriching skin with 3 essential ceramides in your CeraVe Skin Renewing Pure Vitamin C Serum, the skin’s moisture barrier is supported and a smoother, more even skin tone is revealed. This is then further enhanced with hyaluronic acid, a humectant molecule that attracts and retains water for hydrated and healthier-looking skin.
Key Ingredients:
- 10% Pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): the purest form of vitamin C, this ingredient helps visibly brighten and even skin tone
- 3 essential ceramides: seal in moisture and help maintain the skin’s moisture barrier
- Hyaluronic acid: attracts water and helps your skin retain hydration
2021561 9 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • ASCORBIC ACID • GLYCERIN • DIMETHICONE • CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE • ALCOHOL DENAT. • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE • PANTHENOL • CERAMIDE NP • CERAMIDE AP • CERAMIDE EOP • CARBOMER • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE • CHOLESTEROL • PHENOXYETHANOL • TOCOPHERYL ACETATE • DISODIUM EDTA • ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • XANTHAN GUM • PHYTOSPHINGOSINE • ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN (F.I.L. D231277/1).
- Provides antioxidant protection and improves skin texture
- 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): The purest form of vitamin C, this ingredient helps visibly brighten the complexion and promote more even skin tone
- Ceramides: Essential for healthy skin, ceramides help restore and maintain the skin’s natural barrier
- Hyaluronic acid: This ingredient attracts hydration to the skin’s surface and helps the skin retain moisture
- Vitamin B5: Helps soothe the skin
- MVE Technology: Our delivery system continually releases moisturizing ingredients for 24-hour hydration
- Allergy-tested, fragrance-free, paraben-free and non-comedogenic
- Developed with dermatologists
- Apply CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum for skin brightening to freshly cleansed face, neck and chest daily.
- Vitamin C brightening serums are best used in the morning but can also be used at night. Learn more on how to add serums to you AM & PM skincare routine.
- Follow the vitamin c serum with the CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF 15.
- Always end your skincare routine with broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen.
- When applying this pure vitamin C and hyaluronic acid serum, avoid the eye area. If contact with your eyes occurs, rinse them thoroughly with water.
- Store the CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum in a cool, dark place to preserve the formula.
Product Features & Benefits
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Hyaluronic Acid
Helps retain skin's natural moisture -
10% Pure Vitamin C
Helps visibly brighten and provide antioxidant benefits -
Vitamin B
Helps soothe skin
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum do?
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum is an antioxidant serum formulated to brighten the complexion, protect against free radical damage, and help minimise the visible signs of ageing. It contains 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) — the purest and most potent form of vitamin C — which helps to visibly improve skin tone, radiance, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Combined with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, the serum also works to support the skin's moisture barrier and retain hydration. Vitamin B5 (panthenol) helps to soothe the skin, and MVE (MultiVesicular Emulsion) Delivery Technology continuously releases moisturising ingredients for up to 24 hours of hydration. The formula is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and non-comedogenic. -
Who should use CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum?
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum is suitable for those looking to address visible signs of ageing such as dullness, uneven skin tone, and fine lines. It is particularly well suited to normal, dry, or combination skin types. Its fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested formula also makes it appropriate for sensitive skin, although those with reactive skin should introduce it gradually and discontinue use if irritation occurs. As with any vitamin C serum, those new to active skincare ingredients should patch test before applying to the full face. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy without consulting a healthcare professional. -
What are the key ingredients in CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum?
The hero ingredient is 10% L-ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C), a potent antioxidant that helps to neutralise free radicals, visibly brighten the complexion, and support more even skin tone. Three essential ceramides (ceramide NP, ceramide AP, and ceramide EOP) help restore and maintain the skin's protective moisture barrier, which can be depleted by ageing and environmental stressors. Hyaluronic acid (as sodium hyaluronate) attracts and retains moisture in the skin. Panthenol (vitamin B5) provides soothing and conditioning benefits, while tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) offers additional antioxidant support. Glycerin provides immediate hydration, and dimethicone helps condition the skin's surface. The formula is free from fragrance and parabens. -
How do I use CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum in my skincare routine?
Apply CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum to freshly cleansed face, neck, and chest once daily. Vitamin C benefits are most amplified when used in the morning, as their antioxidant properties help protect the skin from environmental aggressors such as UV radiation and pollution throughout the day. After applying the serum, follow with CeraVe AM Facial Moisturising Lotion with SPF 15 or SPF 50, and always finish your morning routine with a broad-spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen — particularly important given the high UV levels in Australia. When applying, avoid the eye area. If contact with the eyes occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. The serum can also be used at night as part of an evening routine. -
How should I store CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum?
Pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is a notoriously unstable ingredient that can oxidise and degrade when exposed to light, air, and heat. To preserve the formula and maintain the potency of the vitamin C, store CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum in a cool, dark place — such as a bathroom cabinet away from direct sunlight or a bedside drawer. Avoid storing it in warm, humid environments or near windows. If the serum turns orange or brown in colour, this is a sign that the vitamin C has oxidised and the product may have reduced efficacy. Using the product within its recommended period after opening will help ensure you get the best results. -
Can I use CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum with retinol?
Yes, vitamin C and retinol can be used together, but they are best used at different times of day to avoid potential irritation and to allow each ingredient to work most effectively. CeraVe recommends applying the Vitamin C Serum in the morning — where its antioxidant properties complement daytime sun protection — and reserving retinol products such as CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum for the evening routine. If you are new to either ingredient, introduce them separately and gradually to allow your skin to adjust before combining them. Those with sensitive skin should exercise additional caution and consult a dermatologist if unsure. -
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum suitable for sensitive skin?
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum is fragrance-free, paraben-free, and allergy-tested, which makes it more tolerable for sensitive skin than many vitamin C serums. The inclusion of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and panthenol helps to support the skin barrier and soothe the skin as the active vitamin C works. However, because the serum contains 10% L-ascorbic acid — a potent active ingredient — those with particularly sensitive or reactive skin may experience some tingling or mild irritation when first introducing it. It is recommended to patch test before full-face application, apply every second day initially, and discontinue use if persistent irritation occurs. Consulting a dermatologist is advisable if you have a diagnosed skin condition. -
What is the difference between CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum and CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum?
Both serums are formulated to address visible signs of ageing such as uneven skin tone, fine lines, and dullness, but they use different active ingredients and target different skincare concerns. CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum uses 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) as its active ingredient, which primarily works to brighten the complexion, provide antioxidant protection, and improve visible skin radiance. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum uses encapsulated retinol, which works to promote skin cell turnover, help refine skin texture, and improve the appearance of dark spots and post-blemish marks. The Vitamin C Serum is best suited to the morning routine, while the Retinol Serum is typically used at night. Both are fragrance-free, ceramide-enriched, and developed with dermatologists. They can be used as complementary products targeting different aspects of skin renewal and anti-ageing.