A derivative of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).
What it is
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is a derivative of ascorbic acid in which an ethyl group is attached at the 3-position of the molecule. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams, ampoules and eye products, often in products presented around vitamin C.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
It is a distinct compound from ascorbic acid; properties of one cannot simply be transferred to the other.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (167)
- Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Revealing Liquid Peel · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Eye Glow Serum · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Intense Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Sheet Mask · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser · The Body Shop
- Revolution Eye Bright Illuminating Under Eye Concealer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Citrus Crush Sugar Scrub · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Crush Sugar Scrub · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Crush Swirl Body Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Eye Cream · Revolution