Skincare glossary
Antioxidants
Compounds, like vitamin C, vitamin E and green tea, that neutralise free radicals.
- Who it suits
- Anyone wanting to protect skin, not just treat it.
Why are antioxidants used?
Added to help skin fight back against daily damage from UV and pollution, not to erase existing lines.
Worth knowing
Think of these as part of your skin's defence system alongside daily SPF, not a standalone anti-ageing fix.
Products with antioxidants
Brightening vitamin CSunday Riley
££££CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
High-strength vitamin C serum for brightening
Hydrating SPF 50+Ultra Violette
££Supreme Screen Hydrating Facial Skinscreen SPF 50+
Hydrating facial sunscreen with high protection
Mineral SPF 30Summer Fridays
££ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
A lightweight mineral SPF 30 with a milky serum texture that provides UV protection and hydration
Daily SPF 50DR SAM'S
££Flawless Daily Sunscreen SPF50
Daily SPF50 designed for comfortable everyday wear
Mineral SPF 30Supergoop!
££Play 100% Mineral SPF 30
Mineral SPF30 for face and body
Lightweight mineral SPF 50+Ultra Violette
££Future Fluid SPF50+ Superlight Mineral Skinscreen
Lightweight mineral SPF50+ sunscreen
Retinol treatmentDermalogica
££££Dynamic Retinol Renewal Serum
Retinol serum targeting signs of ageing
Nourishing facial oilErborian
£££Skin Therapy
Nourishing facial oil for comfort and glow
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