Ingredient · INCI listed
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)
Vitamin E is a lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from oxidative damage. Beyond its own benefits, it extends the stability and shelf life of less stable actives — most notably vitamin C, with which it works synergistically.
Evidence — Well-established
Data summary
Products containing
48
Most common in
19 products
sunscreens
Typical pairing
Glycerin
Evidence level
Well-established as an antioxidant. The Duke antioxidant patent (vitamin C + vitamin E + ferulic acid) remains the gold standard for daytime antioxidant protection. Most effective at 0.5-1% in formulations with complementary antioxidants.
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