For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Hexylresorcinol Serum 1% With Resveratrol Versus The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
Updated on February 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Hexylresorcinol Serum 1% With Resveratrol 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Hexylresorcinol Serum 1% With Resveratrol 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Hexylresorcinol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Resveratrol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Resveratrol is a famous emerging antioxidant. It is a good alternative for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate retinoids.
This antioxidant is most famous for it's anti-aging benefits. Studies show it combats the signs of aging by:
Besides anti-aging, this ingredient also helps with skin brightening and soothing.
The most effective forms of resveratrol are isobutyrate and butyrate. These have the strongest effect on increasing A1 collagen and reducing inflammation.
A note on it being a retinoid alternative: Despite it's amazing skin benefits, it is not a replacement for retinoids. However, it is recommended for people with sensitive skin or intolerance to retinoids.
Resveratrol is naturally found in grapes, peanuts, and berries.
Learn more about ResveratrolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Hexylresorcinol Serum 1% With Resveratrol 25 ingredients
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
For Skin’s Sake (FSS) Hexylresorcinol Serum 1% With Resveratrol 25 ingredients
serum dari fss kedua yg aku beli. sejauh ini cocok di kulitku. efek brighteningnya dapet tp utk memudarkan dark spot masih blm. teksturnya krim cair tp mudah bgt meresapnya, gak butuh waktu lama & effort lebih buat meratakan. unscented jg jd aman buat yg gasuka bau yg gmn2 di skincare
The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% 3 ingredients
Hate the texture so much, that I can not use it really
This is 94% solvent which can be quite irritating. The anhydrous texture is also annoying. But it works well when mixed with a moisturizer.
