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SkinCeuticals

Silymarin CF

£169 30ml | 1 Fl. Oz.

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Key Benefits

  • Reduces oil oxidation, a key trigger for breakouts.
  • Helps prevent blemishes and congestion.
  • Provides powerful antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
  • Refines pores and improves skin texture.
  • Brightens and evens skin tone.
  • Supports clearer, healthier-looking skin.
  • Ideal for oily and acne-prone skin types.
Targets
  • Acne Acne
  • Oily skin Oily skin
When to use
  • Morning Morning
Product details

SkinCeuticals' Silymarin CF is a targeted antioxidant serum for oily and blemish-prone skin, designed to reduce oil oxidation, prevent breakouts, and improve visible signs of ageing. Formulated with 15% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), 0.5% silymarin (milk thistle extract), 0.5% ferulic acid, and salicylic acid, it helps protect against environmental damage, refine pores, and improve skin clarity. Ideal for clients with oily or acne-prone skin, it delivers a clearer, smoother, and more balanced complexion.

Directions for use
  • In the morning after cleansing and toning, apply 4-5 drops of Silymarin CF to a dry face, neck, and chest before other skincare products.
  • Gently press into skin on the face, neck, and decolletage (may also be used on tops of hands). Follow with any other skincare products and sunscreen.
Key ingredients
  • 15% L-Ascorbic Acid - Lauded for its superior antioxidant benefits, this highly potent form of pure vitamin C helps neutralise free radicals and protect against oxidative stress while providing visible anti-ageing benefits.
  • 0.5% Silymarin - Powerful plant-based antioxidant derived from milk thistle that helps prevent oil oxidation and provides antioxidant protection against free radicals.
  • 0.5% Ferulic Acid - A plant-based antioxidant, ferulic acid neutralises free radicals and enhances vitamin C’s antioxidant benefits and stability.
  • 0.5% Salicylic Acid - A beta-hydroxy acid provides effective exfoliation, refines pores, and helps reduce the formation of blemishes.
All ingredients
Aqua / Water, Alcohol Denat., Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Laureth-23, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Salicylic Acid, Ferulic Acid

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Dr Julia Langford

Clinical Director & Aesthetics Doctor

Experts explain 

A vitamin C serum for oily skin and blemish-prone skin


For oily and blemish-prone skin, managing oil oxidation is key. SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF combines vitamin C, salicylic acid, and silymarin to reduce breakouts, refine pores, and protect against environmental damage, helping skin appear clearer, smoother, and more balanced.

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Silymarin CF FAQs

What is SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF?

It is a vitamin C antioxidant serum specifically formulated for oily and acne-prone skin, designed to reduce oil oxidation, prevent breakouts, and improve skin clarity and texture.

Who should use Silymarin CF?

Ideal for clients with oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin, particularly those experiencing congestion, enlarged pores, or post-acne marks.

How do I use SkinCeuticals Silymarin CF?

Apply 4–5 drops to clean, dry skin in the morning. Smooth over the face and neck before moisturiser and sunscreen. Avoid the eye area.

Can it be used with other skincare products?

Yes. It can be layered with moisturisers and SPF, and works well alongside targeted acne or oil-control treatments in a routine.

Is Silymarin CF suitable for sensitive skin?

It is best suited to oily and resilient skin types. Those with sensitive skin should introduce gradually and patch test due to the active ingredients.

How long does it take to see results?

Clients often notice improved clarity and reduced oiliness within a few weeks, with continued improvement in texture, pores, and overall skin balance over time.

Does it help prevent breakouts?

Yes. By reducing oil oxidation and gently exfoliating pores, it helps minimise congestion and reduce the frequency of breakouts.

Do I need SPF when using Silymarin CF?

Yes. As a morning antioxidant serum, it should always be followed by broad-spectrum SPF to protect the skin and enhance results.
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