3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
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Summary
Works for
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
Irritancy risk
3
HighA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help 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
Where this fits
Products with 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Oceanly™Plumping Smoothing Serumniacinamide3-o-ethyl ascorbic aciddiglycerin +3 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
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VivierGrenzCine NeckMineral oilacetyl tetrapeptide-2tripeptide-1 +12 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +4
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NakeryAdvanced Resurfacing Microderm Scrubretinol3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidglycolic acid +11 actives
Exfoliation Moisturizing +4
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OleHenriksenBarrier Booster Orange Ferment Vitamin C Essenceniacinamidegluconolactone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +10 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +3
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VT CosmeticsPDRN Air Cloud Sunscreenniacinamideadenosine3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +23 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +3
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RoC SkincareRevive + Glow Moisturizer SPF 30nonapeptide-1Knotgrass extract3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +9 actives
Sun protection Moisturizing +3
FragranceAlcohol
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CosMedixSimply Brilliant 24/7 Brightening Serumniacinamidelactic acidgluconolactone +9 actives
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +4
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The Body ShopVitamin C Glow Revealing Tonic3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidlactic acidglycerin
Exfoliation Evens skin tone +3
Fragrance
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No7Lift & Luminate Brighten & Smooth Serumacetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterretinyl palmitate3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +7 actives
Anti-aging Evens skin tone +3
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Peach SlicesBreakout Banisher Body Washsalicylic acidniacinamide3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +12 actives
Exfoliation Anti-blemish +1
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Scientific sources
Similar ingredients
Anti-oxidation
Ascorbic AcidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingRetinolTwo steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritatingEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese ChlorideA potent anti-oxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and protect from harmful effects of sun exposure, even though more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness in topical applicationsTocopherolPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itselfErgothioneineCan help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
Evens skin tone
1-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexenyl-1-Penten-3-OneAcetyl GlucosamineAn effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skinGlycolic AcidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidLactic AcidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)