CeraVe
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
A morning serum with 10% L-ascorbic acid, ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 to brighten and even tone; fragrance-free.
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 10%
- Marketed as fragrance free
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed) · Sold as fragrance free
Skip it if you avoid drying alcohol: it lists Alcohol Denat..
- No scent flags recorded
- Sensitivity considerations: Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Myristate
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Label answers before you buy
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Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum fragrance-free?
The brand markets it as fragrance free. The ingredient list hasn't been reviewed as a complete formula, so we can't confirm it has no scent ingredients.
Is CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. It is sold as fragrance free.
Does the formula list alcohol?
Yes. The label lists Alcohol Denat..
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Its label lists no scent ingredients, which is true of 7 of the 18 products in Targeted Vitamin C & Brightening Correctors with a recorded ingredient list.
Compare the facts that matter to you
10% Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid): Manufacturer-stated named active; percentage basis not independently measured. Compare exact forms and stated percentages.
What it is
CeraVe Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum is a morning antioxidant serum for dullness and uneven tone, for all skin types including sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 10%: The pure form, which CeraVe says brightens and evens tone.
- Ceramides (NP, AP and EOP): CeraVe says they help restore the skin’s natural barrier and keep moisture in.
- Hyaluronic acid: CeraVe says it helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance.
- Vitamin B5: Included to soothe and hydrate.
How to use
Apply evenly to face and neck each morning, then moisturize and wear sunscreen. Store in a cool, dark place, since vitamin C degrades with light and heat.
Who should be careful
L-ascorbic acid can sting sensitive skin at first. Avoid the eye area. The ingredient list includes denatured alcohol.
What the brand claims
CeraVe says it may improve the look of fine lines, dark spots and uneven tone. The page gives no study figures. It’s allergy tested and free of added fragrance.
Sources
- https://www.cerave.com/skincare/facial-serums/skin-renewing-vitamin-c-serum (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Targeted Vitamin C & Brightening Correctors |
|---|---|
| Brand | CeraVe |
| Vitamin C | 10% L-ascorbic acid |
| When to use | Morning |
| Where to use | Face and neck |
| Storage | Cool, dark place |
| Key ingredients | Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) 10% |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Sold as fragrance free |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Myristate |
| Full ingredient list | Water, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat. (Sensitivity consideration), 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 No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
How much vitamin C does it have?
10% L-ascorbic acid.
When should I use it?
In the morning, before moisturizer and sunscreen.
How should I store it?
In a cool, dark place.