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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The anti-aging serum uses Vitamins B, C and E plus ferulic acid to firm the skin and help reduce wrinkles.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
With tranexamic and ferulic acids and vitamin C, this lightweight serum sinks right into the skin and serves as a great base for makeup.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 3 June 2025
The oil-free version of its Vogue Verified counterpart, this one provides powerful antioxidant protection while limiting oil production and reducing breakouts through a potent blend of l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The daily treatment instantly hydrates and works to repair the scalp barrier over time by balancing the microbiome and protecting it from environmental stressors like chemical treatments, UV exposure and poor water quality with its antioxidant blend that includes ferulic acid and lavender extract.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
With tranexamic and ferulic acids and vitamin C, this lightweight serum sinks right into the skin and serves as a great base for makeup.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 3 June 2025
The oil-free version of its Vogue Verified counterpart, this one provides powerful antioxidant protection while limiting oil production and reducing breakouts through a potent blend of l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The daily treatment instantly hydrates and works to repair the scalp barrier over time by balancing the microbiome and protecting it from environmental stressors like chemical treatments, UV exposure and poor water quality with its antioxidant blend that includes ferulic acid and lavender extract.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Ferulic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferulic%20acid. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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