SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF
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Best for
Oily Skin
Why Selenssa recommends it
An exceptional, oil-free vitamin C antioxidant serum specifically designed for oily skin that prevents sebum oxidation and refines surface texture.
Key actives
L-Ascorbic Acid 15%, Silymarin 0.5%, Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Ferulic Acid 0.5%
Clean highlights
Oil free · Paraben free · Fragrance free
Selenssa Score 86/100 · £165.00
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Ingredients: AI-inferred — not yet verified
Potent oil-free antioxidant serum formulated for blemish-prone skin; formulation was inferred from standard published ingredients.
Hazard categories
Estimated score out of 100
Formulation score is fixed across Selenssa · Community effectiveness awaiting more reports
Based on publicly available ingredients, following our methodology. Not medical advice — always check the physical label, especially for allergies. How we score →
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An exceptional serum for oily, acne-prone skin seeking advanced anti-ageing protection, though drier skins should proceed carefully.
Be cautious if
Sensitive, dry, or barrier-compromised skin due to denatured alcohol and active L-ascorbic acid.
Against your clean standard
Meets clean standards with minor cautions regarding ethoxylated emulsifiers and drying alcohol.
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Does SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF contain parabens, sulfates or fragrance?
A straight yes or no for the ingredient groups people most often want to avoid, checked against this product's published formulation.
Free from parabens
Preservatives; the longer-chain ones (propyl, butyl) carry the endocrine questions.
Free from sulfates (sls / sles)
Strong cleansing agents that can strip a compromised barrier.
Free from silicones
Slip and occlusion; cyclic silicones (D4/D5/D6) are the environmentally restricted ones.
Free from fragrance / parfum
Undisclosed fragrance blends are the most common trigger for sensitised skin.
Free from essential oils
Naturally derived, but among the most frequently reported contact allergens.
Contains drying alcohol
Found: alcohol denat.. Fine in small amounts for texture; high up the list it can dehydrate.
Free from formaldehyde releasers
Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.
Free from chemical uv filters of concern
Restricted or debated filters with endocrine or reef-persistence questions.
Is SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF non-comedogenic?
No ingredients in this formulation appear on Selenssa's common pore-clogger list, so it is unlikely to be the cause of congestion for most people. Comedogenicity is still individual — texture, occlusion and how much you use all play a part.
Is SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF safe for sensitive skin?
Usually tolerated, but patch test if your skin reacts easily.
- No fragrance or parfum in the list
- Contains a drying alcohol
Ingredients worth knowing about: Alcohol Denat..
Can you use SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF while pregnant?
This product contains salicylic acid, which is usually on the list of ingredients people are advised to pause during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Selenssa is not medical advice — check with your midwife, GP or dermatologist before using it.
SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF full ingredients list
10 ingredients analysed, in the order Selenssa assessed them. Concentration generally falls as you move down the list.
Aqua / Water, Alcohol Denat., Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Laureth-23, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ferulic Acid, Salicylic Acid.
The actives doing the work: Ascorbic Acid (Provides high-potency antioxidant defence and supports collagen production.); Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract (Inhibits oil oxidation to prevent breakouts in oily skin types.); Ferulic Acid (Stabilises vitamin C while adding potent free-radical protection.); Salicylic Acid (Unclogs pore lining and smooths uneven texture.).
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