Dr. Sugai Reviews: CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum

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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Hope you’re all well and thank you again for the support! I hope you like this honest review of CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum by a board-certified dermatologist. I love my vitamin C serums (lighten brown spots and are “anti-aging”) and I have been consistent with them for some time.
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Dr. Daniel Sugai
Board Certified Dermatologist

[@daphnesuriahenderson2677]

THANK YOU DOCTOR FOR GIVING US GOOD ADVICE AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS THAT IS BUDGET FRIENDLY AND OVER THE COUNTER . YOU'RE GREAT . THANKS AGAIN .

[@xqzmipatti]

Thank you for showing the actual products and opening them to see what they look like. I really appreciate your reviews.

[@shirleyhenry2806]

Thank you! I just started using this product and I like it too. Glad to know a dermatologist thinks it’s a good product as well!

[@mariabedeguzman]

I appreciate how you exactly show the pea-sized amount to put on the face. Crystal clear and precise explanation! Good job!

[@rosetteflores1291]

After watching this short but detailed review, definitely a channel to subscribe!!! Thanks for the review!

[@kmjdebay]

Just a note. My Cerave Vit C has never turned orange even after more than 3 months. It is really important to use the cap correctly, as you demonstrated. The tiny cap part actually clicks a bit when you close it completely. When my skin feels irritated from higher percentages, I switch to this.

[@christybrown5209]

Neither has mine!

[@publicalways]

Mine turned orange, i didn't know it was supposed to be white/yellowish before watching this video. My tube still had the white "protection" ring at the screw cap, didn't know we were supposed to remove that.

[@MoyAmaro]

Wow, I'm glad I watched this I did not know mine was oxidized. I thought the orange color was normal. I appreciate the clear explanation but mainly the side-by-side demonstration.

[@ewoman3584]

I like their Vitamin C. I use their face moisturizer with SPF after and the night cream. I really like the night cream. I use the C daily so go through it.

[@joangentile2731]

I love your channel, Dr. Daniel. You are doing a great job!! I know all about Vitamin C. Our bodies cannot store it. We have to take Vitamin C to fight free radicals in our skin. I learned that from Women's Day magazine. That magazine has a lot of great advice for all of us. I love it!! I have been a subscriber to Women's Day magazine for a very long time. Thank you, Dr. Daniel, for informing all of us about Vitamin C. It also helps the immune system. I take 500 mg. of Vitamin C, twice a day, with food. Food absorbs vitamins. That's why it's important to take vitamins with food. 💖

[@ruthfinkelstein3751]

Adorable, I love him. These videos are so helpful and he’s so easy to understand. Sometimes, watching other skincare videos, as a beginner to skincare, I start to get so overwhelmed and confused when they start to use a bunch of words I don’t know or things start to get too complicated, but I don’t experience that here. Thank you 🙏❤️

[@I-Khan75]

Thanks for the review! Subscribed..!!

[@kidslearnfun6164]

Great video detailed explain in short time amazing Dr.

[@stuffinsthegreat]

Vitamin C has made such a huge difference in my skincare routine, even just using a derivative! I work outside for a living, and am out in broad sunlight for up to 12 hours a day, sometimes. This means that I don't want to use ingredients that sensitize me to the sun (like retinoids or AHAs), so the fact that Vitamin C can help fight that damage (yes, I am wearing and reapplying sunscreen!) makes it 10x more useful than a retinoid. I first started using one during wildfire season and saw drastic improvement. I'm excited to try this Cerave one now, because LAA serums are usually out of reach for me, price-wise.

[@girlhh3908]

What great advice/info on the product. 👍 Can't wait to buy it.

[@monermccarthy7198]

I really appreciate your review, and keeping it budget friendly. You're more credible than any influencers who don't have the medical background. Thank you.

[@coralmorales5802]

I store it in my refrigerator.

[@darwood4079]

Tq u so much for the superb detailed video Dr!!!!

[@cinnamonlatte926]

Thank u 💓 very helpful. Very easy to understand details about this product.

[@jendickerson6530]

Thank you! I am learning a lot.

[@TheAksiokersa]

Thank you for this! I can’t wait to hear your opinion about the ampules of vit C from Vichy. 🤗

[@jenihansen7201]

THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@Londiies]

Wow. I never knew the color was an issue I never learned that in esthetic school. I throw away my vitamin c serum ASAP. This was very informative. Thanks so much.

[@danielsugaimd]

Thanks so much for watching and glad it was informative! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🤙🤙🙌

[@Alaa-cv8pj]

Thank you ❤😊

[@allurebeauty2586]

Thanks for the insight that is needed.

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@snowpin5036]

Always informative and interesting!

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@motherofgenres482]

You and Dr. Youn, the only doctors I watched.

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you, my friend- means a lot!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Trainerlife8805]

(& Dr. Dray🙂)

[@exploresingapore9477]

@@danielsugaimd could you please suggest good vitamin c cream for men..?(pigmentation)

[@susanmeadows627]

I keep mine in the fridge and it hasn't changed color. I love packaging that protects ingredients. I go to the fridge and put a line of it on my index finger close it up put it back in the fridge and get what's on my finger on my face. ❤️

[@cc-wy4bs]

Thank you very much for showing the two CS...... WOW.... HOW I'M LEARNING👍

[@danielsugaimd]

Thanks for watching!👍🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@26alexther]

Loving every product you review. Any recommendations for wrinkly hands?

[@JustEndah]

Thank you!

[@mjn292]

Thanks for the review! I really like this serum. The only downside I’ve experienced is no matter how tightly I try to close the cap, serum tends to leak around it (thus contributing to the oxidizing issue). I’ve found if I store the tube in an upright position that helps everything stay sealed better. The tube I purchased nearly 3 months ago still looks just as white/clear in color as it did after first opening.

[@danielsugaimd]

That is a great tip! Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts. 🙏🏼👍🤙👍

[@torynoelle6596]

Could you do a review in the near future on Three Ships (it’s an all natural brand)? Would be nice to hear your input on their ingredients. ☺️

[@julissareyes5937]

Yes that is a good one I just started using. Vitamin C

[@lordcyrildalawangbayan-her4275]

What are your top vit c recommendations dr. Sugai?

[@jj5515]

I’m hoping this lessens the look of my bags under my eyes. Fingers crossed with this and retinol at night… it’ll do the trick!

[@shoiabrigana]

To preserve that is easy just a sealed glass jar and oxygen absorber packets just add 4 to 5 packets in that will last til expiration date

[@abigailcastro3687]

Hi Dr! Can you possibly review your top 5 vitamin C serums? Also, what are your thoughts on the Timeless Vitamin CE Ferulic Acid as a dupe to Skinceuticals CE Ferulic Acid?

[@barbieblue3336]

Have you seen dr Drays?

[@inesgrajales4015]

Thank you for the review just bought it and wasn't sure how long it would last I use cerave products so went on on a limb with this one I use facial wash, and retinal as well and it great.

[@sayantaniist]

Go with timeless on using.. Satisfied😊

[@sicilialicari6500]

Thank you 🙏 very clear and easy, Big 👍👍👍😊

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you so much!

[@cathyvictor507]

I use the loreal 10% vitamin c serum. I've had a few tubes for months and it never oxidizes.

[@ayamenaka3430]

I like the Cerave serum with vitamin c! Thank you Doc! Aloha !🤙👏

[@danielsugaimd]

So good to Hear!! Mahalo!! 🤙🤙🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🙌

[@kristinechannel5551]

Hehhehe happy to see you here doc i just see you in tiktok 😊I'm searching nice vatamin serum for me im pregnant and have sensitive skin dry and acne 😊

[@charleneburroughs6920]

When it starts to oxidize, I just use it on my chest and on the back of my Hands!

[@danielsugaimd]

Love that- such a great idea! Don’t let it go to waste!👍

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

Vera Ve is really good brand. When I was living in Boston I discovered vitamin c serum, at vitamin shop. Since than I am not without it. Yes,vitamin c oxidase fast, I am going for smaller bottles. There are some Cera ve products in the UK ,mainly for the body skin and it is so good. You are the first dermatologist who has explained the oxidation of vitamin c ,thank you

[@beenishmustafa6051]

Doc what do you think of timeless vitamin c ...i haven't seen any derma reviewing that can you do plz

[@giraffeacus5265]

Would you be able to review the Seoulceuticals Korean Skin Care K Beauty - 20% Vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid Serum + CE Ferulic Acid ? I've been interested in getting it and would really love to hear your thoughts about it.

[@sonjar1853]

Dr. Sugai is a doll!! But he doesn’t answer many of the commenters’ questions.

[@plussizehoney1240]

The Vichy Ampules seem to be your favorite so far ;) Greetings from Germany!

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you- so awesome to connect with you here 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@asuLK1]

Im from Germany too:)

[@wannellalawson4001]

Great video. You go into a lot of details. I am in my late sixties. Will this help with my wrinkles. I am looking for a moisturizer. Will this be helpful for a moisturizer. You stated company recommended 6 mos. thn get rid of product. After 6mos do you buy a new tube or go to different product. Thanks

[@heatherfrawley5260]

Hi Dr. Sugai, What do you think of The Ordinary skin care? This company is Canadian. I was hoping you would evaluate them. Thank you!!! Keep the good stuff coming.

[@jae9581]

Aww man I hope this doesn’t lighten my freckles lol I like my freckles .I will say I see such a difference after using this for three months.

[@LadybugLaneSoaps]

I just bought this product yesterday and am excited to see the benefits of using it. I am enjoying your videos so much. Thank you!

[@birtk4634]

How is it so far?

[@Jenw.]

any updates?

[@acs5008]

Can you please review L’Oréal and Olay? Thank you.

[@sachislovelylittlelife3363]

Thank you from America

[@puneetsidhu8780]

Thanks somuch

[@shahagonywoodhouse4161]

Just brought mine yesterday

[@ricm2703]

I will not advise POC to wear any percentage of L ascorbic acid period, especially during the day. A great and safest form of vit c is Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate.

[@YSlIl]

I just bought this (it’s a light cream color ). I used it for the first time , i stayed in at home since it’s raining in L.A but i notice it turned yellow on my face after 20 minutes i applied it . I made the mistake of applying it under my eyes and ( I applied my cerave eye cream on top ) and 20 mins after my under eyes were very yellow more of an orange color .

[@AmyK007]

Thankyou 👍

[@blakerusso330]

I want to try it now

[@blessyannlim6796]

Hi doc can u review the eucerin vitamin c booster. Thanks

[@ytolaprilmaiko24]

Hi! Can you do a review on Teami-Blends vit c tea infused serum?

[@suzihazlove4979]

Can you review a powder vit c. You add to your skincare?

[@sulmasanchez8937]

Can you make video on having an all cera ve skin routine, like recommenced products to use together and thoughts about the cera ve skin renewing night cream

[@birtukantolla8986]

Hi Dr can you advice me for dark spots sensetive face sunscreen wich one is the best. Please Dr thanks

[@mikam3x]

Nice! I use this too 🤙🏻

[@danielsugaimd]

Awesome!! 🤙🤙🤙

[@skincarecataloger]

Is it okay to use this product if you have other vitamin c derivatives in your routine?

[@rashanyanlicarte3819]

Ohh i will try that

[@awesomeaj9454]

I have this product, I add a moisturizer then sunscreen

[@junconcepcion6220]

Hi Dr., can I use this vitamin c serum with CeraVe resurfacing retinol serum ? Thank you!

[@falsettones]

I'm really tempted to purchase LAA containing products. Lol.

[@ashleyriggs3]

I'm torn between this vitamin c and the roc vitamin c serum, I'm not a beginner to the ingredient. What would you suggest?

[@TheSuperflychic]

Hi Dr! Would you recommend this product to pregnant women pls?

[@exploresingapore9477]

Hi Dr , could you please tell me which vitamin c ,I can go for??

[@medinaforbes4787]

Can you recommend best product for babies suffering with eczema or any skin problems?

[@brittanyrodriguez716]

Hello, can I use vitamin C with the ordinary acid anhydrous solution. I also you Cerave SA cleanser.

[@jakecurtis]

I use this one daily! Any recommendations if I want to kick it up a notch?!

[@meredith1055]

Would you recommend using RoC vitamin C?

[@JaySwervooo]

Can I use the cere ve serum as an exfoliator? And is there any good exfoliators for people with dry skin?

[@kouymey6671]

Can I only apply the product on where my dark spot is or do I have to apply it all over my face for it to work since I’m scared my skin might react to the product

[@ellaguipson2435]

Doc which one is better for beginners, cerave vit.c or la roche posay vit.c?

[@laylareids7091]

My newly open is more white... Should i be worried? Bought it online as it's not widely available in my place

[@joyouscasa609]

I'm new on your channel, I just subscribed today. 🥰👍

[@majidakhushi4024]

Thanks for the review, I really appreciate your reviews. But although these products are affordable and seem to be affordable, these products are very expensive in countries like Pakistan and India. So, can you please review brands like "Rivaj, Garnier, Ponds etc" ,which are actually more affordable in these countries. That will be a great help.

[@retroreddvintage1350]

I love your videos! Can you do a comparison of Cerave Vitamin C Serum to Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate Vitamin C Serum? There's so much hype on Kiehl's products. I'm leaning more towards the Cerave.

[@danielsugaimd]

Thank you and thank you for the suggestion! I have only tried Kiehls ultra moisturizing cream which is fantastic. I need to try their vit c serum tho. I’ll get back hopefully soon!🙏🏼🤙

[@retroreddvintage1350]

​@@danielsugaimd Thanks for the quick reply and your affordable and concise reviews. I'll wait for your review , so I can make an informed decision. Kiel's has a vitamin C eye cream as well, I looked at the ingredients and they are different from each other; so it's not repackaging of the same product. I'm wondering if I decide on Kiehl's if I could just use the face serum for my undereye as well. I wasn't too impressed with Kiehl's midnight eye for puffy under eyes. I read that there was a topical cream in the works called XAF5 by Topokine Therapeutics that was undergoing clinical trials for underage bags about a year ago, but nothing since.

[@lanaofficiel4042]

@@danielsugaimd Hi Dr.Sugai. I really like Kiel's products also. I want to try Vitamin C also based on this review. Dr. Can you please do a video on what is the best treatment for crepey skin on hands?? Thanks.

[@TheMelvsmeister]

Doc, how long do you wait before applying next product? Like this one, before you put moisturizer/sunscreen?

[@naomievlahogeorge7958]

THANK YOU!!! Excellent question - I really wish he would share his opinions on wait times in general for all exfoliants - ESPECIALLY L-AA’s. There’s a ton out there regarding wait times for Tretinoin - my derm and the majority of studies I’ve read all pretty much state one should wait 20 minutes before starting the rest of the routine. Since I have person experience experimenting with wait time and efficacy of Tretinoin, I have always followed the same logic for all other chemical exfoliants which seems daft considering they all work so differently but I would rather know I’m getting my $’s worth. I’m open to any comments on what other’s think about wait times. I used to stand by Paula Begoin until the hypocrisies began.

[@catbirdler]

Angie of HotandFlashy did a vitamin C serum roundup a while back and had her chemist father test the PH levels of the products she chose to review. The CeraVe came up as a 6, which would seem to negate its effectiveness as a vitamin C serum. Any comments, Dr. Sugai?

[@idkjustcallmeeriel.4149]

Lemme’ Tell ya, that fucking idea it’s SO wrong, that only base on the study of JUST WATER + AA(asccorbic Acid), SO ONLY IN THAT SIMPLE FORMULATION THE PH WILL MATTER, do you Know penetration enchancers?, that one of cerave has a LOT of those, Hope you Can read and understand studies before Act like you have a PHD

[@DLFfitness1]

Which would you prefer between Cerave and Olay?

[@Emmiee114]

Is it a good idea to order it online? I mean it’s really hot outside and im worried it’s going to lose its potency once exposed to heat etc 😣

[@renkuch]

Could you do a review of the Roc vitamin C line! Would love to see your input comparing to this vitamin c!

[@danielsugaimd]

Yes- will do! I will look at the vit c cream and dropper serum! Thanks for watching 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🤙

[@joannajimenez339]

@@danielsugaimd and the retinol capsules from Roc if you can please

[@deekayvixen]

What about the amount of denatured alcohol in this product? That’s the only thing keeping me from trying this product.

[@roseannpacheco6970]

Thanks for your post! I love the CeraVe Vit C serum.. unfortunately a recent skincare / science information blogger who is totally into testing products for their true % has recently indicated that the CeraVe product had less than even 5 % actual Vit C in it?? I don’t really care as I love the product and now I alternate it with the neutragenia Vit C (20%) capsules.. thanks

[@danneh8777]

What vitamin c serum brand would you recommend then?

[@aholibamaalcala4565]

Hello, could you do a video talking about Vitamin C powder? I hear a lot that vitamin c is very unstable and that it’s best to use powder form but I’d like to hear a professional option.

[@dalelepage3958]

Is it OK to use a moisturizer with niacin cinemaid over the vitamin C

[@janicestuerzl6976]

Dr Sugai, do I have to cleanse with something other than the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser prior to using the Vitamin C Serum? I heard you need to change the pH of your skin to make it effective. Love your videos!

[@reemagee4828]

I believe I read that a face wash with salicylic acid is good to bring down the ph level when using vitamin c. Leave the face wash on for a minute or 2 then rinse. Apply vitamin c serum to your wet face and then follow up with a moisturizer and sunscreen

[@sheilaaa1795]

Which toner is best to combine with this?

[@deeeno6867]

I just bought a new tube today and was disappointed to see that the packaging has changed. It still looks pretty similar, but it’s now a plastic tube instead of metal. The cap is also a bit different but functionally seems to be the same. I’m not sure if this will impact how fast it oxidizes at all, but I am a bit worried that the new plastic packaging could be more likely to allow air to be introduced into the tube, which obviously would speed up oxidation. Fingers crossed it’s fine, but I thought I’d comment just to let people know!

[@kelchen192]

Can you please do a video on vitamin c with retinol? 🤞🏼

[@thaliaquiroz9236]

Retinol is only at night

[@ian24822]

What the best time to use this?tnx doc

[@starlsdd6278]

Aren't can I use it around my eye area and if not what can I use with vitamin C please?

[@chrissyforanimals]

Can you talk about urea and best creams to use for dry nails and feet?

[@elizabethxiao7149]

I know Dr. Dray really likes the Dermatonics soothing foot cream!

[@caylebmonroe8127]

Okay so should I not be putting it on at night at all then? Iv been putting it on at night and for my morning I put on my spf moisturizer.