Resveratrol
What Resveratrol is & what it does
A plant-derived antioxidant (from grapes and knotweed) that fights free radicals and helps protect skin from environmental and UV-related stress. It supports a smoother, more even-looking complexion.
Is Resveratrol safe in skincare?
Resveratrol is widely used in cosmetics and is generally well tolerated when used topically at typical levels. It is a plant-derived antioxidant included to help formulas resist oxidation and to support a healthy-looking complexion. People with sensitive skin can patch test a new product before regular use.
What does Resveratrol do in skincare?
Resveratrol is commonly used as an antioxidant, helping to defend the formula and skin surface against free radicals generated by environmental stress. This antioxidant role is why it appears in many serums and protective skincare products. It is valued for its stability-supporting and conditioning properties rather than any drug-like effect.
Is Resveratrol natural or synthetic?
Resveratrol occurs naturally in plants such as grapes, berries, and Japanese knotweed, and it can also be produced synthetically. The version used in cosmetics may be extracted from plants or made in a lab for consistency and purity. Both forms are the same active compound.
Sunscreens with Resveratrol
We rate 56 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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tulus Kakadu C(e)RUM Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
94/100
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Lirene Oh, Just Peachy! Light Moisturizing Cream SPF 30
91/100
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Purera Summer Better Sun Essence SPF 50+ Pa++++
86/100
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Moleculogy Starter Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
84/100
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Hada Labo Air Aqua Uv - Fresh Spf 50/ Pa+++
84/100
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Alumier Sheer Hydration Spf 40 Versatile Tint
83/100
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AlumierMD Clear Shield Broad Spectrum Spf 42
83/100
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AlumierMD Sheer Hydration Broad Spectrum SPF 40 - Versatile Tint
83/100
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Eveline Face Therapy Professional Moisturizing Cream SPF 50
82/100
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Tula Pentapeptide Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
82/100