A vitamin C derivative bound to glucose.
What it is
Ascorbyl glucoside is ascorbic acid (vitamin C) bound to a glucose molecule. CosIng lists it as an antioxidant.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams, toners and masks, often in brightening products.
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 derivative and not the same substance as ascorbic acid; the label does not show its concentration.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (181)
- Vitamin C Concealer · The Body Shop
- Super Stay® 24h Skin Tint · Maybelline
- Lifter Concealer · Maybelline
- Max Factor Facefinity Setting Spray · Max Factor
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- MIRACLE PREP 3IN1 BEAUTY PROTECT PRIMER · Max Factor
- Facefinity Finity-Fix Setting Spray · Max Factor
- Miracle Prep Primer 3 in 1: base protettiva antismog e luci blu · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Second Skin · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA MIRACLE PURE · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor
- Miracle Second Skin Foundation · Max Factor