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RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum

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RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum — Reddit Reviews

by Paula's Choice

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Updated October 14, 2026

Antioxidant serum softens nasolabial folds and boosts hydration; percentage undisclosed.

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Backed by 69 studies

This silicone-based antioxidant serum layers easily for mature skin chasing softer-looking folds and extra hydration. Vitamin C derivatives, ceramide NP, peptides, and beta-glucan make the ingredient story compelling, but undisclosed percentages and a $44-per-ounce price complicate the buy.

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Backed by 1 thread from r/30PlusSkinCare.

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What the science says

  • Eczema

    Some evidence

    Ceramides: 10 studies tested it on its own. See all 16 studies

    What the studies found
    • Most studies found ceramides helped eczema
    • They often reduced itching, redness, dryness, and other visible signs of eczema
    • They often improved the skin barrier and helped the skin hold more water
    • Some studies found ceramides worked about as well as other common creams
    • Used with other treatment, ceramides sometimes sped skin clearing and shortened flares
  • Hyperpigmentation

    Some evidence

    Vitamin C: 9 studies tested it on its own. See all 20 studies

    What the studies found
    • Most studies found it helped fade dark patches or make skin tone look more even
    • With microneedling, vitamin C improved melasma in several studies
    • It worked about as well as tranexamic acid in some microneedling studies
    • Side effects were usually mild, short-lived, or not reported
  • Anti-Aging

    Some evidence

    Vitamin C: 6 studies tested it on its own. See all 17 studies

    Both ingredients for anti-aging

    Vitamin C Some evidence

    • All 6 studies that tested vitamin C on its own found it helped with signs of aging
    • Studies found it improved wrinkles, including crow’s-feet and lines around the eyes
    • It also made sun-damaged skin look smoother and improved overall skin appearance
    • It did not seem to improve how much water the skin held more than a placebo
    • No side effects were reported in one clinical trial

    Peptides Not proven yet

    Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

    2 studies tested it on its own. See all 6 studies

    • Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped with signs of aging
    • Studies found it improved firmness and made skin texture look smoother
    • One study found it reduced wrinkles and improved how much water the skin held
    • One study found it worked better than a human-derived growth factor serum for skin texture and firmness
    • No stinging, itching, or discomfort was reported in one study
  • Skin Barrier

    Some evidence

    Ceramides: 2 studies tested it on its own. See all 14 studies

    What the studies found
    • Both studies that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
    • It helped skin hold moisture better and lowered water loss through the skin
    • Some people had less dry, sensitive skin after using it
    • In one study, it helped barrier measures but less than the comparison product

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.

Real Reddit threads — 3 mentions across 1 thread

Paula's Choice RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum on Reddit, in one place — 1 thread from r/30PlusSkinCare, summarized.

“Paula's Choice - $44 / 1 oz - "Super Antioxidant Serum" *percentage not disclosed, unable to see ingredients list”

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“Paula's Choice - $44 / 1 oz - "Super Antioxidant Serum”

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“except you, Paula's Choice...”

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