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with Vitamin C & E + Squalane
This vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid serum was formulated around the antioxidant trio skincare scientists have studied most for skin that looks dull, uneven, dry, or less radiant in the menopause transition.
After 35, estrogen begins to decline, resulting in the complexion becoming duller, tone becoming less even, and hormonal pigmentation appearing where it didn’t exist before. Most vitamin C serums are formulated for younger skin, either too concentrated to feel comfortable, or not formulated with the pairing that makes vitamin C perform at its best. L-ascorbic acid used alongside ferulic acid and tocopherol is the most well-studied antioxidant trio in topical skincare. When skin is changing because of the menopause transition, it needs antioxidant support formulated around all three actives.
L-ascorbic acid and ferulic acid work together to help brighten the look of skin, support a more even-looking tone, and provide antioxidant support against the visible effects of environmental stressors. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) works to complement their antioxidant action and support the formula's skin-conditioning benefits. Sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and squalane address the dryness that often comes with the menopause transition, helping skin feel softer and more comfortable and supporting the moisture barrier. Ubiquinone (CoQ10) adds an additional layer of antioxidant support. The result is a serum that works at two levels, providing antioxidant protection and deep hydration.
Cleanse and dry your skin thoroughly, then apply Radiance C + Ferulic Serum before your moisturizer, SPF, or makeup. Use 4–5 drops, pressing gently into the face, neck, and chest. Allow the serum to absorb fully before the next step. Best used every morning and followed with an SPF to protect your results.
Visible support for the dullness, dryness, and uneven tone that appear during the menopause transition
Immediate results:
Long-term results:
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Results you’ll love, backed by science
Your complete system for great skin in every decade
These three key functions create healthy, beautiful, and resilient skin that maintains its look through the menopause transition and beyond.
Core
Cleanse, hydrate & preserve skin barrier function.
Defense
Protect against environmental stressors & toxins.
Renewal
Target visible signs of aging & skin damage.
Build out your routine.
Radiance C + Ferulic Serum is part of the Defense line and pairs well with:
Core
Nourishing Cream CleanserStart your morning routine with a gentle cleanse that preps skin for what follows. Apply Radiance C + Ferulic Serum immediately after cleansing, while skin is clean and dry.
Core
Tripeptide Plumping MoisturizerApply after the serum has fully absorbed. The combination of antioxidant defense and peptide-forward hydration gives skin in the menopause transition a complete morning foundation.
Defense
Veil Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Tinted Mineral SunscreenSPF is the final step of a full morning routine to protect the results you’re working toward.
Radiance C + Ferulic Serum
Formulated with clinical precision and the ingredients your skin actually needs
Designed for skin in perimenopause to postmenopause
Physician-curated formula
Full vitamin C, E + ferulic acid antioxidant trio
Hydration-supporting ingredients for dry menopause skin
Formulated for both effective and comfortable antioxidant support
A routine you’ll understand, for results you’ll see & feel
Yes. During the menopause transition, skin often starts to look duller, drier, and less even, partly because the hormonal shifts that once supported natural luminosity are changing. A vitamin C serum formulated for this — with the full antioxidant trio of L-ascorbic acid, ferulic acid, and tocopherol, plus hydration support from sodium hyaluronate and squalane — gives skin more than a generic serum does. Radiance C + Ferulic Serum is designed for the visible changes that appear during perimenopause and beyond.
Ferulic acid does something single-ingredient serums can't: It stabilizes L-ascorbic acid, which is notoriously sensitive to air and light, and it supports antioxidant performance across the full trio. The vitamin C, E, and ferulic acid combination is among the most studied in topical antioxidant research. In this serum, it ensures your vitamin C is working at its best, not degrading in the bottle or on your skin.
Yes, when used consistently. L-ascorbic acid helps support a more even-looking tone, and with regular use, the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation can soften over time. Pair it with daily broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect those results long term.
It’s best used in the morning. L-ascorbic acid provides antioxidant support that works alongside your daily exposure to environmental stressors. Apply after cleansing, before moisturizer, and follow with SPF.
Yes. The formula pairs its antioxidant layer with sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, squalane, and panthenol — ingredients that support hydration and help skin feel softer, feel more comfortable, and look more moisturized. This serum is designed to target the dryness that often comes with the menopause transition in addition to delivering antioxidants.
Anyone with extremely sensitive skin, a compromised skin barrier, rosacea-prone skin, or active acne should check with a dermatologist before use, because L-ascorbic acid can be irritating on skin that is already reactive. If you're already using strong exfoliants or retinoids, introduce this serum gradually, every other day at first, and give skin time to adjust before layering active ingredients. If you experience persistent redness or irritation, pause and check with a doctor.
Our Core → Defense → Renewal system makes it simple. Cleanse and moisturize daily (Core). Protect with antioxidants and SPF (Defense). Add targeted treatments for the specific signs you most want to address (Renewal).
Winona's skincare is physician-curated and designed specifically for women in the menopause transition and beyond. Our line uses clinically-proven ingredients chosen for the visible changes that appear at this stage of life. While it was created with menopausal women in mind, the line serves as premier skincare for any woman over 30.
Winona’s skincare is an excellent complement to HRT but does not require HRT to work. Both can be used independently or in combination, as they serve different purposes. HRT addresses the root hormonal shifts, principally estrogen decline, that lead to a range of symptoms, including skin changes. While HRT can improve skin health, it is not a skin-specific treatment and cannot reverse existing changes like lost firmness, uneven tone, or dryness. Winona’s skincare is formulated specifically around these concerns to address skin barrier health, loss of hydration, accumulated sun damage, skin laxity, and collagen loss.
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