How to Use ferulic acid in a Sentence

ferulic acid

noun
  • Researchers began by inserting genes that code for ferulic acid into young poplar trees.
    — Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2014
  • The combo of vitamins and ferulic acid instantly gives skin back its glow, and the results speak for themselves.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022
  • Along with caffeine, retinol, bakuchiol, and ferulic acid firm, smooth, and brighten the under-eye area to keep dryness and fine lines in the past.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 July 2023
  • Its retinol is balanced with antioxidant-rich ferulic acid, which helps counter any irritation.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Its magic is in that exact ratio of vitamin C to vitamin E to ferulic acid.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This anti-aging cream for the neck is made of gentle retinoids and growth factors, as well as vitamin C, E and ferulic acid.
    — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The formula also features ferulic acid which targets redness for a more even-looking complexion.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
  • This gentle wrinkle treatment contains two different types of retinol along with bakuchiol, ferulic acid, and rambutan.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • While vitamin C brightens the skin, ferulic acid helps the skin naturally repair itself.
    — Andrea Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2020
  • The lotion offers Vitamin C, turmeric, and ferulic acid to brighten and hydrate.
    — Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • This antioxidant-rich formula pairs vitamin C with ferulic acid to brighten skin, refine texture, and even out tone.
    — Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • One of our all-time favorite retinol creams, this formula features the combination of retinol and ferulic acid to both plump up fine lines and fade the look of hyperpigmentation.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022
  • The product contains additional products such as vitamin E, ferulic acid and fruit enzymes that help brighten and buff the skin's texture.
    — Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 28 May 2022
  • This serum is anchored by ferulic acid, retinol, and bakuchiol to minimize the look of fine lines while increasing collagen production and brightening dark marks.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The formula contains ferulic acid with retinol plus bakuchiol and rambutan leaf extract, which are natural retinol alternatives.
    — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023
  • This high-end moisturizer features a unique ingredient, ferulic acid, which is an antioxidant that many competitors don’t include in their face creams.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • The caffeine firms up puffy skin and gives it a glow, while the Vitamin C aids collagen production and ferulic acid reduces inflammation.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Other ingredients in the serum are hydrators like glycerin, safflower seed oil, and panthenol, as well as antioxidants like ferulic acid and green tea leaf extract.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 May 2019
  • The formulation is infused with L-ascorbic acid (the purest form of vitamin C), vitamin E, and ferulic acid.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The oil-free elixir blends l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid to protect against free radical damage, stave off excess oil production, and clarify pores.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2021
  • The oil-free elixir blends l-ascorbic acid, silymarin, ferulic acid, and salicylic acid to protect against free radical damage, stave off excess oil production, and clarify pores.
    — Akili King, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This lightweight serum is powered by 15% vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to brighten, firm, and correct uneven skin tones.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Brightening Serum also contains ferulic acid and pro-glutathione antioxidant.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Standouts include bisabolol, aloe, cucumber, shea oil, maracuja oil, caffeine, banana, coconut, green tea, vitamin E, and ferulic acid.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2024
  • There are plenty to choose from, including vitamin C, resveratrol, vitamin E, ferulic acid, and niacinamide.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Chamomile Tea Chamomile contains a variety of anti-inflammatory substances like apigenin and ferulic acid.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The ingredient list reads more like that of a treatment serum than a sunscreen, with antioxidants green tea and ferulic acid, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and barrier-boosting ceramides.
    — Emily Orofino, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Typical ingredients in these serums include vitamin E, vitamin C, licorice root, green tea, ferulic acid and grapefruit.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The brand’s vitamin C booster is vitamin C and ferulic acid, and its newer antioxidant booster is made up of apple peel, quercetin and resveratrol.
    — Janna Mandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
  • This three-time Best of Beauty winner contains the golden trifecta that is vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Sep. 2023

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