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Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%

The Ordinary

Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% looks solid; a couple of actives could be dosed higher to be a standout.

B
81/100
Efficacy grade · how?

Actives pyramid

What's actually in it, ranked by how well it's dosed.

Hero actives (dosed to work)
Resveratrol 3%Ferulic Acid 3%

What it does

Evidenced benefit intensity, derived from dosed actives.

Anti-aging
100
Brightening
100

The receipt

Every point of this grade, traced to the active, its dose, and the evidence.

Resveratrol at 3% — strong dose

Above the ~1% where a polyphenol antioxidant with evidence for reducing oxidative stress and dullness.

Ferulic Acid at 3% — strong dose

Above the ~1% where an antioxidant that stabilizes and boosts vitamin C + E, improving photoprotection.

Pros & cons

The honest tradeoffs.

  • Resveratrol at a strong, research-backed dose (3%)
  • Ferulic Acid at a strong, research-backed dose (3%)

Best for

Who and when this fits.

Most skin types Dullness Fine Lines AM or PM

Dupes & alternatives

Cheaper products in the same category that grade equal or higher.

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