Why does the Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum smell this way, is it still good?

The Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum formula does not contain any essential oils to mask its many active ingredients, therefore explaining it’s unusual scent that dissipates after applied. It is normal and safe to use. 

While vitamin c stability is a hot topic and there are some concerns over shelf life and oxidation, rest assured all Marie Veronique formulations use strategic mechanisms, such as anhydrous emulsions, encapsulation, and combinations of synergistic ingredients, to resolve stability and deliverability issues. The Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum contains ascorbic acid which is stabilized in an anhydrous solution that is not activated as an antioxidant until it reacts with the moisture in your skin. It has a light peachy to orange color and is best used within 6 months of opening and keep in a cool, dry place out of direct light.