Ascorbyl Glucoside
Also known as Vitamin C (ascorbyl glucoside)
A stable vitamin C derivative that brightens gently.
- Irritation
- GentleRarely causes irritation.
- Pore-clogging
- Not established
- Pregnancy
- No specific caution flagged.
How to use it
Pairs well with
Use with care alongside
- Glycolic acid: Strong acids in the same routine can sting; alternate mornings and evenings.
- Retinol: Use vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night.
- Best in the morning under sunscreen.
- Store away from light and heat; discard if it turns dark orange.
Found in
- The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%#2 on label
- Kiehl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution#4 on label
- Clinique Even Better Clinical Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter#5 on label
- Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Sorbet Creme#10 on label
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