Antioxidant
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
INCI: Tocopherol·Studied at 0.5–1%·Moderate evidence
A lipophilic antioxidant and the classic partner to vitamin C. The two are studied together, each helping the other last, and it is flagged for antioxidant support and the appearance of conditioned skin.
Studied for
- ·Antioxidant support against visible environmental stress
- ·The appearance of conditioned, comfortable-looking skin
How it’s thought to work
A fat-soluble antioxidant studied for association with defending the appearance of skin from oxidative dullness; it is regenerated by vitamin C, which is why they are formulated together.