Serum Review: Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E

Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E

Availability: This is available at bluemercury.com  as well as its physical store and/or boutique locations along with skinceuticals.com and dermstore.com.  The retail pricing is $156 for 1 fl. oz. (30 ml). It appears some sites have it for cheaper but I'm going off the pricing from skinceuticals.com

Would I buy this? No. 

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to bluemercury.com:

Breakthrough night repair antioxidant defense system containing a maximized concentration of pure, stable resveratrol to diminish signs of accumulated free radical damage. Maximizes your skin regeneration potential at night. Triple U.S. patent-pending formulation combines resveratrol with baicalin and alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), providing more antioxidant protection than any one of these antioxidants provide alone.

Key Features / Benefits: Promotes intensive regeneration of daily and accumulated damage by providing an ideal environment for cellular repair. Rebuilds skin’s depleted defenses. Strengthens cell functionality.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Again, according to bluemercury.com:

Resveratrol: A natural antioxidant compound produced by plants when they’re exposed to stress such as harsh sunlight. In skin care, it protects cells against oxidative damage primarily caused by exposure to free radicals, helping protect skin’s collagen and elastin levels. 

Baicalin: A potent broad spectrum antioxidant.

Vitamin E: Helps to neutralize free radicals . Helps protect against UV damage and promotes healing.

What is the texture like?

This has a gel texture that feels refreshing when it's rubbed in.

Is this scented?

This has a slightly floral, perfume-y scent. 

What has my experience with the product been like?

This appears to be a rather popular serum for anti-aging purposes. That said, it's a pricey item for me and given that something that uses anti-oxidants as its primary anti-aging ingredients needs to be used long-term on a daily basis, I personally can't afford to drop $156 every few months for the upkeep. Anti-oxidants are a great preventative ingredient and therefore ideal for those in their 20s and 30s to help prevent signs of aging from developing, I cannot say that having used this sample in particular helped my skin look younger. 

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This sample was provided for testing purposes, I am under no obligation to mention it on this blog.