Vitamin E sits in the antioxidant category, but the reason it works is specific. See Tocopherol.
The scientific name is See Tocopherol. See Tocopherol. This mechanism is consistent across properly formulated products, which means the real variable is concentration and delivery system.
Typical working concentration is 0.1–5%. Best suited to all skin types skin. Primary applications: see tocopherol entry.
Works well with: Vitamin C, ferulic acid.
Tocopherol = most active form; tocopheryl acetate also used.