The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
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WORKS FOR
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
KEY INGREDIENTS
- ascorbyl glucoside
PROMISES
FULFILLED
FULFILLED
75
/100

IRRITANCY
LOW
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What does the product description say? "Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant, brightens the skin tone and reduces signs of aging."
WIMJ summary
This product contains ascorbyl glucoside. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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MEDIUM
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What does the product description say? "Aside from the general benefits of pure Vitamin C, Ascorbyl Glucoside has been shown to offer specific skin brightening benefits."
WIMJ summary
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ascorbyl glucoside.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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MEDIUM
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Potential irritants

IRRITANCY
LOW
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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ascorbyl glucoside | ||
triethanolamine | ||
isoceteth-20 |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
| 12%
Declared
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Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
| 3.8% - 5.8% |
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