Works for
MoisturizingSucrose, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“and has known anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sucrose.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingResveratrol, Ferulic acid + 1 moreMay help
“Resvera-F Serum S12 is formulated with the antioxidant power of 5% resveratrol and 3% ferulic acid and disruptive Micah® technology to combat the free radical damage that leads to dark spots, fine lines and collagen depletion.Micah® is a registered trademark of Hallstar Innovations Corp.”
This product contains ferulic acid, resveratrol. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneFerulic acid, Resveratrol + 1 moreMay help
“Resvera-F Serum S12 is formulated with the antioxidant power of 5% resveratrol and 3% ferulic acid and disruptive Micah® technology to combat the free radical damage that leads to dark spots, fine lines and collagen depletion.Micah® is a registered trademark of Hallstar Innovations Corp.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ferulic acid, resveratrol.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Resveratrol, Ferulic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid, resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Propanediol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDimethyl isosorbide~6.8–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideSucrose~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseResveratrol~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolGlycerin~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus mume extract~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferulic acid~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidOlive oil polyglyceryl-4 esters~1.2–1.8%
Olea europaea fruit oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilBis (cyano butylacetate) anthracenediylidene~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The manufacturer of this ingredients claims that it can the formation of free radicals in skin generated by "nearly any kind of light" (including visible), but there is no studies to confirm this claim
More about Bis (cyano butylacetate) anthracenediylideneBis(cyano butylacetate) anthracenediylidene~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCentella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extractDibutyl lauroyl glutamide~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl lauroyl glutamideDibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps improve the product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamideIngredient list view
Propanediol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Sucrose, Resveratrol, Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Ferulic acid, Olive oil polyglyceryl-4 esters, Olea europaea fruit oil, Unknown, Bis (cyano butylacetate) anthracenediylidene, Bis(cyano butylacetate) anthracenediylidene, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract, Dibutyl lauroyl glutamide, Dibutyl ethylhexanoyl glutamide
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| FacetheoryResvera-F Antioxidant Serum S12YOUR PRODUCT | TypologyAntioxidant Serum — 3% Ferulic Acid + 3% Resveratrol | Nø CosmeticsAntiox Serum | Regimen LabVitamin X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $24.99 | $34.80+$9.81 | — | $55.00+$30.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Biopelle Emepelle SerumDIME Hyper Glow Serum
Product summary
"Facetheory - Resvera-F Antioxidant Serum S12" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.50% - 3.80% and sucrose 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Facetheory" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 192.00SEK in Sweden and from 24.99$ up to 77.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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