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Ferulic Acid

An antioxidant often paired with vitamins C and E to support formulas designed against environmental oxidative stress.

Antioxidant Evidence: Established
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Ingredient overview

What is Ferulic Acid?

Ferulic acid is a plant-derived phenolic antioxidant used in topical skincare to help neutralize reactive oxygen species. It is particularly well known in antioxidant serums because it can be combined with vitamins C and E and can contribute to formula stability as well as antioxidant activity.

Human studies of ferulic-acid-containing formulations report improvements across erythema, pigmentation and photoaging-related measures, although many formulas contain several antioxidants at once. This makes ferulic acid useful but also means the contribution of one ingredient cannot always be isolated.

At a glance

Why it is used

AntioxidantEnvironmental stress support

Often chosen for

Common concerns

DullnessPhotoaging

Skin types

DryNormalOilyCombination

Routine role

AntioxidantPhotoaging supportTreatment support

Routine guidance

How to use it

Ferulic-acid antioxidant serums are commonly used in the morning before moisturizer and sunscreen, although product directions should take priority.

Pairing guidance

Routine compatibility

Ferulic acid is especially associated with vitamin C and vitamin E and can also fit with niacinamide and most standard skincare routines.

Formula context matters

Good to know

Many clinical studies use multi-antioxidant formulas, so benefits cannot always be attributed to ferulic acid alone. Sensitive skin may react to low-pH antioxidant serums.

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Featured products with Ferulic Acid

A curated selection from the Luxiface catalogue.

[VT Cosmetics] VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot 100 2STEP Hydrogel Mask - 2type
[VT Cosmetics] VITA-LIGHT Reedle Shot 100 2STEP Hydrogel Mask - 2type$9.00View product →
[Su:m37] Secret Multi Pad 70ea
[Su:m37] Secret Multi Pad 70ea$76.00View product →
[Su:m37] Secret Multi Balm 7g
[Su:m37] Secret Multi Balm 7g$53.00View product →
[CellFusionC] 1+1 Toning C Vita Shot Ampoule 20g+20g
[CellFusionC] 1+1 Toning C Vita Shot Ampoule 20g+20g$53.00View product →
[Isntree] Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule 50ml
[Isntree] Onion Newpair B5 Ampoule 50ml$33.00View product →
[BeautyOfJoseon] Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice+B5 (SPF50+ PA++++) 50 ml
[BeautyOfJoseon] Relief Sun Aqua-fresh Rice+B5 (SPF50+ PA++++) 50 ml$30.00View product →
[Isntree] Onion Newpair Purple Tone Up Sun Cream 50ml
[Isntree] Onion Newpair Purple Tone Up Sun Cream 50ml$30.00View product →
[athé] VitalC-Some™ Toning Vita EGF Serum 30ml
[athé] VitalC-Some™ Toning Vita EGF Serum 30ml$30.00View product →

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Relevant Luxiface routines

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Centellian24 Mela Capture Intensive Dark Spot Trio
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Centellian24 Mela Glow Firming Spot Care Routine
Centellian24 Mela Glow Firming Spot Care Routine$168.00View routine →

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Evidence & references

Sources & further reading

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