Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum

The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum is a morning-and-night antioxidant step built around eight separate technologies rather than one hero ingredient. The brand positions it as a defence layer against the environmental stress that leaves skin looking flat, uneven and older than it is.

Skin types	Normal, dry, combination and oily
Targets	Dullness · uneven texture · fine lines and wrinkles
Format	Serum, applied twice daily
Named actives	Ascorbyl glucoside · ginseng extract · EGCG · acetyl tetrapeptide-2 · heptapeptide-6 · ergothioneine · tocotrienols · tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract
Free from	Formaldehydes and releasers · phthalates · mineral oil · oxybenzone · coal tar. Vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free.

What it actually does

• Delivers vitamin C in a steadier form. Ascorbyl glucoside is a stabilised vitamin C derivative, and the brand says it supports the collagen your skin makes on its own.
• Brightens dull-looking skin. The whole formula is aimed at radiance — more light in the face, plus a visibly more even tone over time.
• Puts a guard between your skin and the city. EGCG is included to help shield against environmental irritants, ginseng extract to calm the skin's stress response, and ergothioneine — an antioxidant skin already contains — for further protection against environmental stressors.
• Softens the look of lines and rough texture. Alongside brightening, The Ordinary lists smoother-looking texture and a reduced appearance of fine lines among the formula's aims.
• Adds peptide support. Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 is a biomimetic peptide targeting the look of patchy tone, while heptapeptide-6, derived from turmeric, is included for protection plus common visible ageing signs.
• Holds on to water. Tocotrienols from annatto seeds contribute vitamin E, and snow fungus (tremella) polysaccharide forms a film on the surface that helps the skin keep hold of moisture.

Tested results, as reported by the brand

The Ordinary reports that in a clinical test on 44 people using the serum twice a day, tone looked more even and dark spots visibly faded by week 2, and redness was soothed by 45% by week 4. Separate testing is cited for protection against several kinds of environmental stressor and a radiance boost. These are the brand's own figures; individual results vary.

How to use

1. Morning and evening, after cleansing and any watery steps.
2. A few drops is the dose. Spread over the whole face rather than spot-treating.
3. Follow with moisturiser, and in the morning finish with sunscreen — antioxidants and SPF are a pairing, not alternatives.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this the same as a straight vitamin C serum?

Not quite. Vitamin C is here as ascorbyl glucoside, a stabilised derivative, but it shares the formula with seven other technologies. If you specifically want a high percentage of pure ascorbic acid, this is not that product.

Morning or night?

Both. The brand's directions are twice daily. Antioxidants are most useful in the daytime under sunscreen, but the evening application keeps levels topped up.

Does it replace my moisturiser?

No. It is a serum. The snow fungus extract helps hold water at the surface, but you still want a moisturiser over the top to seal everything in.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces already in stock reach you at the short end; anything we bring in for you sits nearer the long end. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays.

How can I pay?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. We do not offer cash on delivery.

What if it arrives damaged?

Returns cover defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery. Once we verify the issue, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15–30 days.