SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF: batch code, shelf life and ingredients
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF lists 8 ingredients; Ascorbic Acid is at position 4.
Ingredient list from the UK version (source checked 2026-10-30).
A daytime antioxidant serum combining phloretin, vitamin C and ferulic acid, said to defend against environmental damage and brighten uneven tone.
Manufacture date and shelf life
Can I tell when my SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF was made from its batch code?
Yes, as an estimate. SkinCeuticals uses the L'Oréal Groupe format: for example, code 28Y801 reads as August 2024. Results come from public reports, not from the brand.
How long does SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF last unopened?
SkinCeuticals does not publish an unopened shelf life that could be verified (checked October 2026). Go by the date printed on the pack.
How long can I use it after opening?
Look for the open-jar symbol on the pack (for example 12M = 12 months after opening). The period-after-opening calculator gives the exact date.
Where the code is printed → After-opening calculator → All SkinCeuticals products →
What it targets
Based on which ingredients are in it, how high up the list they are, and whether they are key actives.
Key ingredients
Pure vitamin C. Antioxidant that brightens; unstable and works best at low pH.
Ingredient guide →Plant antioxidant (from apple) paired with vitamin C.
Plant antioxidant often paired with vitamins C and E to boost stability.
Worth knowing
- Alcohol Denat. is high on the list (#3). It can feel drying or stinging on dry or sensitive skin.
- Contains ingredients that break down with light and air (Ascorbic Acid). Close the cap tightly and store it somewhere cool and dark.
What most of it is made of
- WaterBase
- Dipropylene GlycolHumectant
- Alcohol Denat.Solvent
- Ascorbic AcidActive ingredient10%
- Butylene GlycolHumectant
1% line: from Ferulic Acid (#8) onward, ingredients are probably at 1% or less. The brand states Ferulic Acid at 0.5%. Ingredients above 1% must come first, so everything after it should be 1% or less too.
Full ingredient list, decoded (8)
| 1 | Water정제수The base of most creams and toners; dissolves the water-loving ingredients. | Base |
| 2 | Dipropylene Glycol다이프로필렌글라이콜Solvent and humectant; common in fragranced products. | Humectant |
| 3 | Alcohol Denat.변성알코올Denatured alcohol: quick-drying, light feel. High up the list it can dry out sensitive skin. | Solvent |
| 4 | Ascorbic Acid 10%아스코빅애씨드Pure vitamin C. Antioxidant that brightens; unstable and works best at low pH.Ingredient guide → | Active ingredient |
| 5 | Butylene Glycol부틸렌글라이콜Light humectant and solvent that helps other ingredients spread and absorb. | Humectant |
| 6 | Triethyl Citrate트라이에틸시트레이트Solvent or carrier.Also found in 8 products | Solvent |
| 7 | Phloretin 2%플로레틴Plant antioxidant (from apple) paired with vitamin C. | Antioxidant |
| 1% line — probably 1% or less below this point | ||
| 8 | Ferulic Acid 0.5%페룰릭애씨드Plant antioxidant often paired with vitamins C and E to boost stability. | Antioxidant |
General information, not medical advice.
Formulas change and can differ by country, so check the list on your pack too.