Hello, hello!
Today I have a review of the Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% from The Ordinary. So what is Ascorbyl Glucoside? [info in italics taken from The Ordinary website]
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C. It is much more stable in water but it is less potent than direct L-Ascorbic Acid. Being more compatible with water allows for a very pleasant serum texture. It is considered a gold standard of Vitamin C derivatives due to its high stability and comfortable use, but it’s impossible to achieve extremely high L-Ascorbic Acid potency with this solution. Aside from the general benefits of pure Vitamin C, Ascorbyl Glucoside has been shown to offer specific skin brightening benefits.
I’ve tested out several different Vitamin C serums over the past two and a half years – and most recently, the Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres from The Ordinary. My skin never adjusted to it, and always did that sting-tingle upon application (review is here).
After reading through The Ordinary’s Guide to Vitamin C, I decided to try out the Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% – it was described as having a high potency of Vitamin C but with a low chance of stinging, and in a more serum like formulation.
The Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution has no real scent and absorbs quickly into my skin with absolutely no stinging or tingling. And it doesn’t leave a tacky feeling on the skin when dry.
This one works way better with my sensitive skin and helps keep my looking bright and seems to work well with the other products the I’m currently using. I’ll soon have my cold weather skin routine to share with you, once I finish testing out a few more products.
It is slightly more expensive than the Vitamin C Suspension ($5.80 CAD) but it is still quite affordable at $12.90 CAD for 30ml (1 fluid oz).
Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day!
Disclosure: I purchased this!
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This brand is totally on my list to try. I hear pretty much mostly good things.
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I’ve had mostly good luck so far – and for the price, I’m willing to risk trying things.
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Have never heard of this! I am looking forward to your winter skin routine. Cold dry weather is so hard on us sensitive skin gals.
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So true!
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I have ALWAYS wondered about this brand!!!
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It is worth trying out, it is great quality and super affordable!
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Another awesome The Ordinary product!
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I’ve been lucky thus far and most things agree with my finicky skin!
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It’s good that this doesn’t irritate your skin and thanks for the heads up on the other products, I’d be keen to understand the science behind this one 🙂
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The Ordinary website has lots of great info, it has helped me understand why certain things will or won’t work for me.
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Sounds great thanks!
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I’ve been using this daily for the past couple of months and I don’t love it… my skin doesn’t look brighter or actually anything. I’m half tempted to stop using it because of the “nothing” factor. I think my skin just prefers L-Ascorbic Acid form of vitamin C. So far, my experience with The Ordinary hasn’t been too impressive… 😛
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If you aren’t noticing results by now, it probably isn’t the one for you. I like it a lot, it works well for my finicky skin.
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I’m really loving the price point of this brand.
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The prices are so good!
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