Whoa, This Early SkinCeuticals Black Friday Deal Is the Best of the Bunch

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Updated Nov 13, 2026

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When it comes to skincare, you usually get what you pay for, which is why, all too often, some of the most raved-about products are also among the priciest. Case in point: the oh-so-coveted line of products from SkinCeuticals. Right now, the cult-favorite C E Ferulic serum (~~$185~~; $148) is on sale during DermStreet's early Black Friday sale.

The C E Ferulic serum is renowned for its firming and brightening effects (a quality that PureWow VP of Editorial Candace Davison attests to in her review). Given that it's typically priced at a not-so-budget-friendly $185, I always suggest waiting for those (albeit rare) times when you can stock up on it on sale—and, folks, now is one of them. Using the code VET20, you can save 20 percent, bringing the price down to $148. Trust me, a discount this good doesn't come around often. Here's why you'll want to take advantage.

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Backed by decades of rigorous testing and academic research, this serum is continuously praised for minimizing signs of aging and evening out complexions. It's packed with 15 percent pure vitamin C, after all, which studies suggest can combat signs of aging and hyperpigmentation, along with vitamin E and ferulic acid, which have been shown to help reduce skin inflammation and preserve firmness so your skin stays snatched.

As Davison wrote in her review: "After committing to it for six weeks, I see why so many dermatologists recommend it. My skin immediately felt a bit tighter, firmer and glowier after just a few uses. I've tried a bunch of other vitamin C serums and creams over the years, and they didn't seem to do much, if anything (beyond making my skin smell like hot dog water). When I paired this serum with my moisturizer, my skin felt a bit tauter (but not tight) and looked dewier for much longer throughout the day.”

All it takes is four to five drops of this stuff per day to start reaping the benefits, and according to other buyers, it may start working its magic sooner than you think. "Noticed immediate effects in the same week," writes one reviewer. "[It gave] a nice glow to my skin... also, after a [few] weeks, my spots were noticeably more faded."

If you've been waiting to restock—or finally give this famous formula a try—you'd better hurry; I have a feeling it's going to sell out fast at this price.

~~$185~~; $148 at dermstreet

Destinee Scott

Contributing Editor, Sales and Deals

Stays on top of the best sales and deals across the internet
Over 3 years of experience in commerce (covering tentpole sales, like Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Way Day)
Studied Journalism at St. John's University

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Has over a decade of editorial experience in both fashion and entertainment, and was previously with ONE37pm before joining the PureWow team in March 2024
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