Complements daytime antioxidants like vitamin C and ferulic acid by extending protection into the night, and sits well alongside niacinamide and anti-glycation actives.
Antioxidants · Strong evidence
Resveratrol
INCI: Resveratrol
AntioxidantProtects at nightSupports firmness
A potent plant antioxidant, famous from red grapes, valued in skincare for overnight defence and support against the signs of ageing.
What it is
Resveratrol is a polyphenol antioxidant produced by plants such as grapes, berries and Japanese knotweed as part of their own defence system. In skincare it is prized as a robust free-radical scavenger with an interesting profile: it is often used at night, complementing the daytime antioxidants that pair with sunscreen, so skin is defended around the clock.
How it works
Neutralises free radicals
It quenches the reactive molecules generated by UV, pollution and normal metabolism, protecting skin components from the oxidative stress that drives dullness and ageing.
Supports the skin's own defences
Beyond direct scavenging, resveratrol is associated with supporting the skin's endogenous antioxidant and repair pathways, which is part of why it is considered a night-time ally.
The evidence
Resveratrol has a solid and growing body of cosmetic-science support as an antioxidant and skin-defence ingredient, and is a well-regarded member of the modern antioxidant toolkit.
Worth knowing
Antioxidants are protective and cumulative. Resveratrol supports the skin's defences over time rather than delivering an overnight visible change.
Evidence tiers reflect the general weight of published cosmetic-science literature on this ingredient, not a claim about any individual SENSCERA product. Cosmetic products support the appearance and condition of skin and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.