
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Moisturizer & Day Cream with 3 ingredients
FEATURES
Super-light daily wrinkle defense with SPF 30, protects against sun damage, lightweight formula suitable for daily use
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not contain fragrance
Who Is It For?
No Specific Age Or Gender MentionedWhat Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Wrinkle Defense Suitable For Sensitive SkinBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
zinc-oxide,willo-bark-extract,resveratrol
Key Ingredients
Zinc Oxide, Willo Bark Extract, Resveratrol
Ingredients Details
Resveratrol
Common Name(s): Trans-resveratrol,3,5,4'-trihydroxystilbene,red wine antioxidant
CAS Number: 501-36-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides potent antioxidant protection, activates anti-aging sirtuin pathways, and reduces inflammation.
Why It's Used: Premium anti-aging antioxidant targeting sirt1-mediated longevity pathways alongside strong direct antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
How It Works: Direct free radical scavenging via hydroxystilbene phenolic groups. activates sirt1 deacetylase, promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and dna repair. inhibits nf-kb for anti-inflammatory effects. may block tyrosinase for mild brightening.
Typically Found In: Premium anti-aging serums,antioxidant complexes,anti-inflammatory products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ stilbene antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Sirtuin activation,anti-inflammatory,longevity pathway
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Extracted from japanese knotweed (polygonum cuspidatum), grape skins, or synthesized. trans-form is bioactive; cis-form less active.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well-tolerated; rare reports of contact sensitization at high concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Resveratrol's sirt1 activation promotes mitochondrial biogenesis via pgc-1ฮฑ, potentially reversing age-related mitochondrial dysfunction in skin cells โ the same longevity pathway activated by caloric restriction in model organisms.
Last Verified: Cosing database,baur & sinclair resveratrol review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12