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Today I have a review of an antioxidant serum from The Ordinary – the Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%. [info in italics taken from The Ordinary] This is one of the products from my haul in late October.
This formula combines very high concentrations of two of the most powerful and important antioxidants in skincare: Resveratrol and Ferulic Acid. Resveratrol is a natural phenol found in several plants and our pure source is 100% derived from Japanese Knotweed. Ferulic Acid is a high-potency phytochemical antioxidant found naturally in walls of plant cells.
Skincare formulations generally incorporate Resveratrol at 1% or less and Ferulic Acid at 0.5% or less. This formula contains each at 3%, an exceptionally high concentration.
Application:
Apply alone or after water-based serums, before oils or heavier creams. Alternatively, mix with other treatments to enhance their antioxidant capacity significantly.
I’ve tested this out on its own, with my Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% (review is here), and with various moisturizers. This is one of those products where a little goes a long way. The first time I used it, I applied way too much and it just never seemed to fully absorb into my skin!
I mainly use the R3F3 serum with my Vitamin C serum – it seems to help boost the brightening effect and helps deal with fine lines. If you layer your skincare, keep in mind the application order or else it won’t absorb well.
As an added plus, it doesn’t have a scent!
The Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% sells for $7.90 CAD (for 30ml).
Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day!
Disclosure: I purchased this, and my opinion is very much my own.
a brash attitude 
The Ordinary website is so backed up, you can’t even place an order! How crazy is that?
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Whoa, I didn’t realize that! I think they got majorly slammed during Black Friday.
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I know! It’s crazy!
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I love Ordinary! I use their foundation it’s so good and so inexpensive
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I love their foundation as well – so affordable !
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I just got this! Haven’t used yet though. I got it to mix with the vitamin C. Do you use this at night or in the morning?
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You can use it either am or pm. I tend to use it when I use my vitamin C Serum at night. I alternate retinol and vit C.
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Boost brightening and help with fine lines – check, I could totally use this. The Ordinary has so many products I barely no where to start. I may have asked you this already but do you have like a Top 3 favourite products from them that you’ve tried and would recommend?
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The Buffet Serum, The Ascorbyl Glucoside (C) and the Advanced Retinoid are my top 3 faves. Neither the C or Retinol irritate my skin.
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Brightening and fine lines? exactly what I need and such a great price.
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It works well combined with a c serum!
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