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Ascorbyl Glucoside

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable vitamin C derivative used for antioxidant support and brightening claims.

ModerateConventional cosmetic INCI with established use context.

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Sources2 cited

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable vitamin C derivative used for antioxidant support and brightening claims.

What it does

Supports the formula as a vitamin c derivative / antioxidant line item on cosmetic labels.

The evidence

Evidence grade moderate: Conventional cosmetic INCI with established use context from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer definitions and INCI databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.

Evidence by claim

Graded separately; the entry grade is the best-supported claim

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable vitamin C derivative used for antioxidant support and brightening claims.[1]

Moderate

Safety & limits

Source and region, always

all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 2

Numbered as cited in the text

[1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment. CIR (2010)regulator
[2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Ascorbyl Glucoside. SpecialChem (2024)other

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk