Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 22, 2026
Antioxidant blend with 3% resveratrol and ferulic acid; greasy and irritating.
What the community says
This serum blends resveratrol and ferulic acid at 3% each, targeting antioxidant protection. It's best for those experimenting with antioxidants but can feel greasy and irritate sensitive skin. Layering with occlusives is recommended to lock in moisture.
What this means for you
What people love
- Affordable antioxidant option
- Can pair well with vitamin C powders
- High concentration of stable antioxidants
Watch out for
- Greasy texture that sits on skin
- Often causes irritation or redness
- Needs occlusive layer to prevent dryness
Product details
Skin type data limited
Real Reddit threads — 5 mentions across 3 threads
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% on Reddit, in one place — 3 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare and r/scacjdiscussion, summarized.
“9. Day: vitamin c (Sungboon Editor Vita C) resveratrol + ferulic (The Ordinary)”
Positive
“The products are listed and I apply them in the order shown!”
Positive
“I love trying new things so I hate being beholden to a single holy grail.”
Positive
“Resveratrol/ferulic - greasy weird feeling and it sat on top of my skin.”
Cautionary
“Resveratrol - irritating and didn’t seem to do anything.”
Cautionary
“I like the squalane, retinol in squalane, resveratrol and ferulic acid.”
Cautionary
“mix half a scoop with 4 drops of Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%, $10.”
Positive
“So cheap and so effective.”
Positive
“Mix it every day so it doesn’t oxidize.”
Positive