The present disclosure relates to analogues of resorcinol sulphide, resorcinol sulphoxide and resorcinol sulphone corresponding to the generic formula (I), wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. These sulphurated derivatives of resorcinol are suitable in cosmetic topical application and are used as an antioxidant active ingredient, as an antibacterial active ingredient, for the depigmentation of the skin, and for the implementation of a method of cosmetic treatment of skin ageing.