Ascorbyl Glucoside.

What it does

Benefits

• More stable and less irritating than pure vitamin C
• Gradually brightens dark spots and evens tone
• Provides antioxidant protection and supports collagen
• A good entry-level vitamin C for sensitive skin

Side effects

• Effects are gentler and slower than pure ascorbic acid
• In-skin conversion rate to active vitamin C is uncertain
• Human (in vivo) evidence is more limited than for pure vitamin C

Who it's for

Sensitive skin or beginners wanting gentle vitamin C benefits

Who should be careful

Those wanting the fastest, strongest results may prefer pure vitamin C

• L-Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside (CID 54693473)