PCA SKIN C&E Strength Max for mature skin
Ascorbic Acid
Tocopherol Vitamin E
Cyclopentasiloxane
Hordeum Distichon Extract Hordeum Vulgare Extract
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few serums fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your normal skin, this formula leverages Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol to provide excellent antioxidant protection and support collagen, effectively addressing your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The inclusion of Bisabolol further enhances its suitability by offering soothing benefits, complementing the primary active ingredients.
- This product presents a very safe profile for your skin, with no identified risks of irritation and a formulation designed to be gentle.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week, and work up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Apply this serum after your toner and before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- You can apply the serum on dry skin for the best results against fine lines.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid the sensitive eye area.
People Say
★4.5Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsUsers frequently report this product rapidly brightens the complexion and smooths skin texture, with visible improvements in fine lines and radiance. It is highly effective for fading hyperpigmentation and melasma. Some users report a stinging sensation upon application and a silicone-heavy texture that may not suit all skin types.
Highlights
Brightens & evens tone Mostly Mentioned
- “skin brighter and smoother”
- “evens out skin tone”
- “gives clients an instant glow”
Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
- “lightens my melasma”
- “dark spots fade”
- “faded sun spots”
Smoothes texture Often Mentioned
- “tightened my skin”
- “minimized fine lines”
- “pores look smaller”
Fast results Sometimes Noted
- “seen in as little as one week”
- “difference in two months”
- “instant difference”
Matte finish Sometimes Noted
- “leaves a matte finish”
- “great makeup base”
- “non-greasy”
Silicone texture Sometimes Noted
- “loaded with silicones”
- “strange texture”
- “difficult to spread”
Tingling sensation Sometimes Noted
- “slight tingling sensation”
- “feel the tingle”
- “irritation potential high”
High price point Rarely Noted
- “expensive”
- “compare the price”
- “investment product”
Irritation risk Rarely Noted
- “caused stinging”
- “not for sensitive skin”
- “irritation risk”
Oxidation concerns Rarely Noted
- “turns orange”
- “degrades fast”
- “use up quickly”
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Questions and answers
What makes PCA SKIN C&E Strength Max a great fit for mature skin?
PCA SKIN C&E Strength Max is a great fit for mature skin because it uses Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol to protect against damage and smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Bisabolol is also included to help calm the skin, and the formula has a very safe profile with no identified risks of irritation.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for mature skin?
Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol make this a great fit by providing antioxidant protection and supporting collagen to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines. Bisabolol helps by soothing the skin, while the formula has a very safe profile with no identified irritation risks.
What does Vitamin C do for mature skin?
Vitamin C helps mature skin by smoothing out wrinkles, brightening dark spots, and boosting firmness. It works by encouraging collagen production to keep skin looking youthful and radiant.
What does Tocopherol do for mature skin?
Tocopherol helps mature skin by providing enhanced moisturizing and anti-aging properties. It may improve skin smoothness and elasticity while helping to protect against the breakdown of collagen.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before moisturizing. Putting it in the evening helps keep your skin safe from sun exposure while it works on your wrinkles and fine lines.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
How often should I use this serum?
This treatment is used in the evening as part of your routine for mature skin. Some treatments can also be used in the morning or twice a day if your skin tolerates them well.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Facial Plastic Surgery, 2014
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This serum is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a very safe profile with gentle ingredients and a low risk of irritation. You may experience a moderate tingling sensation or notice a silicone texture when applying it.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Cyclomethicone and specific chain length cyclic siloxanes (n = 4-7) are safe in present practices of use and concentration, showing minimal percutaneous absorption, no skin irritation or sensitization, and unlikely significant systemic exposure from cosmetics.
International Journal of Toxicology, 2011Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.
Experimental Dermatology, 2003Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.
Journal of Periodontology, 2009Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Limonene protects immortalized human skin keratinocytes against UVB-induced photodamage and photoaging by increasing cell viability, inhibiting intracellular ROS generation, suppressing alpha-MSH secretion, and preventing depletion of tight junction proteins through activation of the Nrf2-dependent antioxidant defense system.
Environmental Toxicology, 2022Topical application of Foeniculum vulgare compounds fenchone and limonene increased wound contraction and re-epithelialization in rats compared to untreated and sham control groups over 10 days.
Biotechnic & Histochemistry, 2017Cold pressed terpeneless Valencia orange oil completely inhibited Campylobacter jejuni and reduced cells attached to chicken skin by 1.5 to 2 logarithms compared to control, while showing variable inhibition against Campylobacter coli and Arcobacter spp.
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 2009
Ingredients
Cyclopentasiloxane, Ascorbic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Polysilicone-11, Tocopherol, Hordeum Distichon Extract Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Sandalwood Extract Wood, Bisabolol, Retinyl Palmitate
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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