How to use them
Use them in the same routine in the morning. Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Licorice Extract, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Ferulic Acid0.5%, wait about 1 minute
- 3Licorice Extractvaries (glabridin ~0.5%)
- 4Moisturiserthen SPF 50 in the morning
What Ferulic Acid does
A plant antioxidant best known for stabilising vitamins C and E. Together the trio roughly doubles photoprotection compared with vitamin C alone.
- Typical strength
- 0.5%
- When
- AM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Normal, Dry, Combination And Oily skin
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What Licorice Extract does
Licorice root (mulethi) contains glabridin, which gently inhibits pigment production, and glycyrrhizinates, which calm redness. It is a mild brightener suited to sensitive skin.
- Typical strength
- varies (glabridin ~0.5%)
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Normal, Combination, Dry And Oily skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Ferulic Acid and Licorice Extract together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Ferulic Acid and Licorice Extract, and neither makes the other less effective.
Which goes first, Ferulic Acid or Licorice Extract?
Apply Ferulic Acid first, then Licorice Extract. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Ferulic Acid in the morning or at night?
Ferulic Acid: best in the morning. Use in the morning under sunscreen, ideally in a combined C + E + Ferulic serum.
Should I use Licorice Extract in the morning or at night?
Licorice Extract: works morning or night. Use once or twice daily. It pairs well with niacinamide, arbutin or vitamin C for dark spots.