What is Ethyl Ferulate?

Ethyl Ferulate is a plant-derived antioxidant, an ester of ferulic acid, known for its ability to protect skin from environmental stressors like UV radiation.

How does Ethyl Ferulate benefit the skin?

It provides antioxidant protection, helps mitigate damage from sun exposure, and can improve the stability and effectiveness of other antioxidants in skincare products.

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Ethyl Ferulate

Ethyl Ferulate is an ester of ferulic acid, a powerful plant-derived antioxidant. It helps protect the skin from environmental damage, particularly from UV radiation and pollution. This ingredient can enhance the stability and efficacy of other antioxidants in a formulation.

NoneAntioxidantVeganEvidence: Medium

BenefitGood 2.8 / 4

Anti aging i2.5 / 4

Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.

Uv protection i2 / 4

Whether it provides direct protection against UV radiation.

RiskLow 0.5 / 4

Rated by SpottyLabs' ingredient methodology, independent of brands.

What it helps with

Provides antioxidant protection
Helps protect against UV damage
Enhances stability of other antioxidants

Pairs well with

Vitamin C — Ethyl Ferulate is known to stabilize Vitamin C and enhance its antioxidant effects, improving overall photoprotection.
Tocopherol — Ethyl Ferulate can work synergistically with Vitamin E (tocopherol) to boost antioxidant defense against free radicals.

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Products with Ethyl Ferulate

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Lait Solaire Fondant Très Haute Protection SPF50+

4.3/ 512/21/9

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ethyl Ferulate?: Ethyl Ferulate is a plant-derived antioxidant, an ester of ferulic acid, known for its ability to protect skin from environmental stressors like UV radiation.
How does Ethyl Ferulate benefit the skin?: It provides antioxidant protection, helps mitigate damage from sun exposure, and can improve the stability and effectiveness of other antioxidants in skincare products.