Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum
A daily antioxidant serum designed to brighten dull skin and help defend against environmental stressors.
A strong daily-use antioxidant option for people who want glow support without jumping straight to a more aggressive direct-acid or retinoid routine.
Tocotrienols, tremella, EGCG, ascorbyl glucoside, and ginseng in one morning serum — most brands would separate these into three different products. The Ordinary delivering this entire antioxidant stack in one affordable formula is characteristically excellent value.
Morning — after cleansing and before SPF. Antioxidant serums amplify SPF's protective effect by neutralizing free radicals SPF doesn't block.
People wanting a complete morning glow-support serum without the pH management issues of L-ascorbic acid vitamin C. Also excellent for sensitive skin that can't tolerate strong vitamin C serums.
If used as a replacement for SPF — antioxidants do not block UV radiation. This is a layer that works alongside SPF, not instead of it. Also redundant if the routine already has 2+ antioxidant serums.
Very gentle — ascorbyl glucoside is significantly less irritating than direct vitamin C. Safe to continue during barrier-recovery phases. Keep it and simplify everything else.
- SPF 30+ every morning on top — antioxidants + SPF is the gold standard morning protection duo
- A niacinamide serum before it for additional barrier and tone support
- A ceramide moisturizer on top to seal in the antioxidant layer
Best For
- Dull skin
- Antioxidant support
- Early signs of aging
- Environmental stress
- Brighter-looking skin
How to Use
Apply after cleansing and before moisturizer in the morning. Layer under SPF for best antioxidant protection against UV-generated free radicals.
Key Ingredients
Ascorbyl glucoside delivers antioxidant protection and gradually brightens skin through tyrosinase inhibition (blocking melanin production). It provides sustained vitamin C activity from a stable, non-irritating, pH-flexible form that layers well with other actives.
Provides powerful antioxidant protection against free radical damage, reduces inflammation, and supports skin defense against environmental stressors. Used in eye serums for its combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits in the delicate eye area.
Tocotrienols neutralize free radicals with exceptional potency, inhibit NF-kB (a key inflammatory signalling pathway), and provide superior photoprotective antioxidant activity against UV-generated oxidative damage — more effectively than the tocopherols used in most standard vitamin E skincare products.
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharides form a water-retaining film on the skin surface that holds moisture more effectively than many conventional humectants (research suggests 500x water-holding capacity). They also provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support, and create a visibly plumped, luminous skin texture.
Panax ginseng extract neutralizes free radicals (antioxidant), reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine activity (anti-inflammatory), and mildly inhibits tyrosinase (brightening support) — making it a versatile supporting active in antioxidant and radiance-focused serums.
Attracts moisture at multiple skin depths, helping to hydrate both the surface and deeper layers of the skin.
Soothes irritated skin, promotes skin cell renewal, smooths rough texture, and supports barrier recovery.
Ingredients to Note
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
Full Ingredient List
Aqua (Water), Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Tremella Fuciformis (Snow Mushroom) Extract, Tocotrienol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
About This Product
The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum combines ascorbyl glucoside (a stable vitamin C derivative), EGCG from green tea, tocotrienols (the most potent form of vitamin E), tremella fuciformis-derived polysaccharides, and ginseng extract into a single morning antioxidant formula. The focus is multi-pathway antioxidant protection and gradual brightening support through complementary mechanisms rather than a single high-dose vitamin C approach.