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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% Versus The INKEY List 15% Vitamin C And EGF Serum

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British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on June 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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When to use

443 Routines
72% use in am
28% use in pm
90% use every day
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85% use in am
15% use in pm
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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
Veema's avatar

Veema

8 months ago
Review

Great starter Vit C product. Would highly recommend for beginners as it's a derivative and not direct -> less irritation and interactions with other acids. Repurchased multiple times.

#great value
#light
#no scent
#works well

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