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Resist Anti-Aging Serum (Super Antioxidant)

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An antioxidant-rich serum combining vitamin C, vitamin E, ferulic-type antioxidants and ubiquinone with peptides. A well-formulated daytime defence serum; pricier than entry options but stacked with stable antioxidants.

What this is good for

✓ Great forPhotoaging PreventionDullnessFine Lines

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua
~5–25%Glycerin
~3–10%Ascorbyl Glucos…
~2–6%Dimethicone
~1.5–4%Tocopherol
~1–2%3 ingredients
≤ 1% each3 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line

What's actually doing the work

Vitamin C
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Vitamin
An antioxidant that neutralises free radicals, supports collagen synthesis and brightens uneven tone. Most photoprotective when layered under sunscreen in the morning; stability varies by form.
Vitamin E
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
A lipid-soluble antioxidant (tocopherol) that protects cell membranes from oxidation and works synergistically with vitamin C and ferulic acid to stabilise and boost antioxidant defence.
Ubiquinone
Coenzyme Q10
Antioxidant
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Ubiquinone works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.

Routine placement

Morning or evening

Looking for a dupe?

The closest active-matched alternative is the Naturium Vitamin C Complex Serum (77% active overlap). We found 6 options that share this product’s hero actives.

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Put this in context

Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.