Ingredient glossary
Ascorbyl Glucoside
INCI: Ascorbyl Glucoside · Also: AA2G, Vitamin C Glucoside
Solid and proven
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What it does
- brightening
- antioxidant
- anti aging
moderate evidenceSmall in vivo trials with two percent cream report improved skin tone and reduced wrinkles yet independent comparative studies are scarce.
On a label: usually effective at 1-2%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- combo
- dry
- pigmentation
- sensitive
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
- pH-dependentIts effect depends on the product's pH
Plays well with
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