ferulic acid
noun
fe·ru·lic acid
fə-ˈrü-lik- 
: a white crystalline acid that is structurally related to vanillin and is obtained especially from plant sources (such as aspen bark)
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For example, a serum containing vitamin C and ferulic acid may provide an additional layer of defense against free-radical damage from UV exposure and environmental pollution.
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
This serum contains the holy trinity of brightening ingredients: Vitamin C, ferulic acid, and vitamin E to make skin glow, fade dark spots, and restore youthful vibrancy.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Antioxidants like green tea and ferulic acid neutralize oxidative stress (which can lead to sensitivity), while ectoin acts more like a bodyguard for your skin cells, protecting them from environmental stress.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
The formulation includes glycolic, mandelic, lactic and ferulic acids, working together to dissolve dead skin cells, clear congestion and stimulate collagen production.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 5 June 2026
This serum contains the holy trinity of brightening ingredients: Vitamin C, ferulic acid, and vitamin E to make skin glow, fade dark spots, and restore youthful vibrancy.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Antioxidants like green tea and ferulic acid neutralize oxidative stress (which can lead to sensitivity), while ectoin acts more like a bodyguard for your skin cells, protecting them from environmental stress.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
The formulation includes glycolic, mandelic, lactic and ferulic acids, working together to dissolve dead skin cells, clear congestion and stimulate collagen production.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Ferulic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferulic%20acid. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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