Polyphenol SIRT1 activator and free-radical scavenger; upregulates antioxidant enzymes and inhibits NF-κB inflammatory pathway.
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Fine lines & wrinkles
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Critical analysis argues the resveratrol-as-SIRT1-activator finding was a methodological artifact of fluorophore-tagged substrates and was not reproduced with native substrates; sirtuins lack the properties of conserved…
Dark spots & hyperpigmentation
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Antioxidant + tyrosinase inhibition — real but modest pigment evidence.
No known conflicts — Resveratrol isn’t flagged against any concern or skin condition.
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The research
Resveratrol is a antioxidant backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We track 3 studies for it. It is typically effective at 0.1–1% in a formulation.
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences · 2012 · rct · n=900
NIA multi-site replication study: resveratrol (300 and 1200 ppm) failed to extend lifespan in genetically heterogeneous mice at either dose; no significant effect on any measured aging biomarker; directly contradicts earlier claims from industry-adjacent studies in inbred mouse strains
Foundational Sinclair lab paper claiming resveratrol activates SIRT1 and extends yeast lifespan by 70%; later shown to be an artifact of the fluorophore-tagged assay substrate (Pacholec et al. 2010); resveratrol does NOT directly activate SIRT1 at physiological concentrations using native substrates
Critical analysis argues the resveratrol-as-SIRT1-activator finding was a methodological artifact of fluorophore-tagged substrates and was not reproduced with native substrates; sirtuins lack the properties of conserved longevity genes, undermining the sirtuin-activation mechanism invoked for resveratrol's purported anti-aging benefits.
Products with Resveratrol
In 133 products — most often serums (52), moisturizers (29), eye creams (13), from $4.91 to $814.78. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
RoC Derm Correxion® Eye Repair Dark Circle Cream is a retinoid treatment by RoC. Key ingredients include Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane.
L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Color Mask 250ml is a brightening serum by L'Oréal Professionnel. Key ingredients include Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol.
Perfectionist Pro Rapid Brightening Serum with Ferment3 + Vitamin C - 1.0 oz is a exfoliant by Estée Lauder. Key ingredients include Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone.