Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%

5.0
/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

What else is good about it? The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
NON-COMEDOGENIC
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
94	Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
3	Resveratrol	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-acne
3	Ferulic Acid	Synthetic	Antioxidant,Antimicrobial,Preservative,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Propanediol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic

An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.

Resveratrol

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-acne

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

A famous plant-based polyphenol found mainly in red grapes. It is a potent antioxidant, soothing, and wound healing ingredient.

Ferulic Acid

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Preservative, Light stabilizing

Origin

Synthetic

A plant-based phenolic acid with powerful and scientifically proven antioxidant properties. It enhances the effects of vitamins C and E, as well as the UV protective effects of sunscreens.