PCA Skin C&E Advanced 28g

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For Dull-looking skin
Uneven skin tone
Dark spots
Sun-related discolouration
Visible pigmentation
Fine lines
Early and advanced signs of ageing
Environmentally stressed skin
Loss of visible radiance
Normal skin
Combination skin
Experienced vitamin C users
Clients seeking a high-strength antioxidant treatment

Clients with highly sensitive, reactive or compromised skin should seek professional advice before introducing this concentrated formula.

Contains 20% pure L-Ascorbic Acid
Contains 5% Tocopherol or Vitamin E
Provides advanced antioxidant support
Helps visibly brighten dull-looking skin
Helps improve the appearance of dark spots
Supports a more even-looking skin tone
Helps visibly soften fine lines
Supports skin exposed to environmental oxidative stress
Uses a stable waterless delivery system
Contains 1% Silymarin for complementary antioxidant support
Includes Hexylresorcinol for visible pigmentation support
Contains Bisabolol to help comfort the skin
Suitable for advanced vitamin C users

Use once daily, preferably in the morning.

After cleansing, toning and applying lightweight treatment serums, apply a small amount over the face and, if comfortably tolerated, the neck and décolletage.

Follow with moisturiser and broad-spectrum SPF.

A mild tingling or warming sensation may occur. Begin with every second or third morning if the skin is not accustomed to high-strength L-Ascorbic Acid, gradually increasing as tolerated.

Avoid applying to irritated or freshly treated skin. Do not combine it immediately with multiple strong exfoliating or retinoid products if this causes sensitivity.

Suggested Routine

AM: Facial Wash → Hydrating Serum → C&E Advanced → Moisturiser → Broad-Spectrum SPF

PM: Cleanser → Corrective Evening Serum → Moisturiser

L-Ascorbic Acid 20%

The pure, biologically active form of Vitamin C. It provides antioxidant protection and helps visibly improve dullness, uneven tone, pigmentation and fine lines.

Tocopherol 5%

A form of Vitamin E that complements Vitamin C while providing antioxidant and skin-conditioning support.

Silymarin 1%

An antioxidant derived from milk thistle that helps provide additional protection against environmental oxidative stress.

Hexylresorcinol

A targeted brightening ingredient that helps improve the visible appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that helps comfort the skin and support tolerance within the concentrated active formula.

Anhydrous Delivery System

The water-free formulation helps protect pure L-Ascorbic Acid from degradation and maintain formula stability.
Refer to packaging for full ingredient list.

Clinical Information

PCA Skin reports results from an independently assessed 12-week study involving 42 participants across Fitzpatrick skin types I–VI. Participants applied C&E Advanced once each morning.

According to the brand’s published results:

92% demonstrated improvement in visible skin brightness
86% demonstrated improvement in hyperpigmentation
73% demonstrated improvement in overall facial appearance
64% demonstrated improvement in fine lines
64% demonstrated improvement in skin-tone evenness

PCA Skin also reported that its 20% L-Ascorbic Acid target remained at 19.5% after 24 months of controlled room-temperature stability testing. In comparative penetration testing, the formula delivered 4.4 times more Vitamin C and 3.5 times more Vitamin E into the skin than the comparator formula used in the study.

These are brand-reported study results, and individual outcomes may vary. PCA Skin C&E Advanced research

Perfect Pairing

For pigmentation + visible brightness:

Pigment Gel Pro → C&E Advanced → Broad-Spectrum SPF

Introduce gradually and monitor tolerance when layering multiple corrective products.

For ageing + dehydration:

Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum → C&E Advanced → Collagen Hydrator → SPF

For antioxidant daytime protection:

C&E Advanced → Appropriate Moisturiser → Broad-Spectrum SPF

Vitamin C supports an antioxidant-focused morning routine but does not replace sunscreen.

C&E Advanced versus a Traditional Vitamin C Serum

C&E Advanced = concentrated, waterless treatment containing 20% L-Ascorbic Acid and 5% Vitamin E; best for experienced active-skincare users.

Traditional liquid vitamin C serum = often lighter in texture and may be easier for new or sensitive vitamin C users, depending on its concentration and form of Vitamin C.