What is Ascorbyl Glucoside?

Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant that keeps the formula from going off.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Antioxidant.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

17 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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DERMAFIRM
Vita Active Micro Crystal Patch Plus
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#2 on the ingredient list), Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide
Official (Korean)
7 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone · better hydration
Don't count on:
firmer skin
See each claim
claims, checked
Functional cosmetics review (or reporting) completed in accordance with the Cosmetics Act / Whitening, wrinkle improvement functionalitybacked by evidence
This product contains 817,091 ppm (80%) of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid, which enhances skin moisture retention. The hyaluronic acid has been broken down into smaller fragments, with an average molecular weight of 50kDaplausible, not tested
Contains Dermafirm's patented Glutathione Nano Brightening (4,300 ppm of Glutathione). Patent Status(Application No. 10-2587666)partly backed
Dual (brightening & anti-wrinkle) functional product approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safetypartly backed
The ultra-fine needles (thinner than hair) directly deliver active ingredients to the skinoverstated
Clinically proven results after just one use. Eye Bag Lifting: Improved by 14.17%. Fine Lines Around the Eyes: Reduced by 17.55%. Melanin Levels: Reduced by 26.31%. Dark Spots: Reduced by 17.27%. Nasolabial Volume: Improved by 12.50%. Nasolabial Wrinkles: Reduced by 16.46%no supporting source found
Containing "Botox-like peptides" with mechanisms similar with Botox : Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptideno supporting source found
Primera
Vitatinol Bouncy Lift Serum
It's made for firmer skin and less visible pores.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#5 on the ingredient list), Retinol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Official (Korean)
29 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
firmer skin · less visible pores · a brighter skin tone
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
NEW Vitatynol serum does not use any fragrance at all.backed by evidence
Elasticity lifting X2.2 times more powerful than retinol*partly backed
Pore/wrinkle improvement efficacy UPpartly backed
2) Formation of a defense barrier against elasticity loss through antioxidationpartly backed
The more powerful NEW Vitatynol special-coated vitamin C capsule goes into the triple retinol serum!partly backed
Triple retinol : pure retinol+ HPR(low-irritation retinol) +sustained-release retinolpartly backed
Mid-face elasticity lifting 2.2% improvedpartly backed
Potential wrinkles before settling 42.6% improvedpartly backed
Brightening UP with vitamin C boosting!partly backed
4-week blemish & trace improvementpartly backed
To realize a more certain low-irritation feel, we even excluded the existing allergen free fragrance.partly backed
The special-coated vitamin C capsule is made into a capsule in serum formula that can maintain the efficacy of fresh ingredients even in the retinol serum.partly backed
Perfectly complements retinol irritation, OK even for sensitive skin, zero irritation worries, dryness irritation No!overstated
Powerful triple elasticity lifting, sagging pores, mid-face skin elasticity, potential wrinkles³⁾ perfectly improvedoverstated
400-hour antioxidant, even preventing elasticity lossno supporting source found
Completed by the synergy of vitamin C and retinolno supporting source found
Sagging Y-shaped pores, vertical pores 94.6% improvedno supporting source found
+97.9% brighter skinno supporting source found
Ultra-fast absorption formula, into 15 layers of skin in just 3 seconds*no supporting source found
Olive Young Awards Trend category Slow Aging 2 years in a row Winner!no supporting source found
1) No. 1 in serum category by Primera standardno supporting source found
2) No. 1 in Olive Young skincare real-time sales (May '24)no supporting source found
The total content of vitamin and retinol per bottle has been increased to about 2 times or more compared to the existing, including pure+derivatives.no supporting source found
NEW Vitatynol serum is a product suitable for sensitive/acne-prone skin that has undergone sensitive skin test, hypoallergenic test, non-comedogenic test, and dermatology test.no supporting source found
All Primera products are launched after undergoing stability tests in various environments such as high-temperature exposure. Having proven the stability of ingredients compared to existing Vitatynolno supporting source found
Once with retinol, elasticity boostingnothing specific to check
Once more with vitamin C, double boostingnothing specific to check
High efficacy x low irritation golden ratio that rather further soothes skin irritationnothing specific to check
Vitatynol evolved with special coating technologynothing specific to check
PHYSIOGEL
Red Soothing Cica Balance Pore Control Serum
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#18 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid
Official (Korean)
1 claim checked
claims, checked
Care from pores to blemish marks! Cica Pore Serum acknowledged even by combination skin.partly backed
Goodal
Cheonggyul Vitamin C Toning Cleansing Balm
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#23 on the ingredient list), Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
6 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
less visible dark spots
See each claim
claims, checked
It contains green tangerine extract (tangerine extract) and vitamin C, so after washing, clear skin care as if you had done a vitamin pack is possibleoverstated
The refreshing green tangerine sherbet texture melts softly into the skin and cleanly washes away everything from makeup to blackheads and flakesoverstated
With one-step cleansing power that needs no bothersome double cleansing, clean cleansing is possible by packing just one travel kit without other washing toolsoverstated
The steady seller Green Tangerine Vita C Toning Cleansing Balmno supporting source found
MFDS-notified functional ingredient: helps with brighteningcontradicted by sources
Equipped with both product performance and portabilitynothing specific to check
BIOHEAL BOH
BIOHEAL BOH Ceramide Aqua Toning Peeling Gel
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#24 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Niacinamide
DEWYTREE
AC DEEP BLEMISH CALMING MASK
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#25 on the ingredient list), Glutathione, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
Official (Korean)
30 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone · better hydration · calmer skin
Don't count on:
clearer-looking skin
Tests passed:
skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Whiteningbacked by evidence
Mark soothing customized design / Green Lime C + Cica Mint™plausible, not tested
Adhesion UP to fit face shape / low-irritation ultra-adhesive green microfiber fabricplausible, not tested
Glutathione / whitening careplausible, not tested
Vitamin C derivative / melasma, freckles / mark careplausible, not tested
With Cica Mint™ / soothe heated skinplausible, not tested
Cica (Centella) extract / #SkinSoothing #RedTone Soothingplausible, not tested
Peppermint / #HeatSensationImprovement #InstantCoolingplausible, not tested
The green microfiber sheet adheres even to contoured areas / without lifting worries / for moist use without drynessplausible, not tested
Dull skin tone NO / skin tone (clarity) 111% improvementpartly backed
Blemish mark improvement satisfaction 100% / skin tone satisfaction 100% / skin soothing satisfaction 100% / moisture retention satisfaction 100% / product satisfaction 100%partly backed
Reliable soothing / relieves repeated mark worries / AC soothing & cooling effect right after usepartly backed
For worry-free use / skin irritation test completedpartly backed
Dewytree AC Deep Mark Soothing Mask / applies FSC™ certified paper and soybean oil printing to the single box / an environment-conscious packagepartly backed
AC soothing + heat soothing + mark soothing all at onceoverstated
Uneven blemish marks / deep mark soothingoverstated
Clean away any marks / triple blemish marks, / skin tone improvement effectoverstated
Clear and transparent / creates skin tone / GREEN-LIME Coverstated
For those who need gentle blemish care that even sensitive skin can use with confidenceoverstated
Non-sticky, moist and soft / ampoule-type formula absorbs into the skin through ultra-adhesive microfiber / sheet / soothing skin comfortablyoverstated
Uneven melasma/freckles/blemishes (color troubles) / triple blemish mark improvement 117%no supporting source found
Skin damaged by heat stimulation / 174% immediate soothingno supporting source found
With the synergy of Green Lime C Complex and high-content whitening ingredients / intensively care for blemish marks.no supporting source found
Lime extract / skin whitening careno supporting source found
Dewytree proprietary ingredient / contains Cica Mint™no supporting source found
With low-temperature cica extract / Cica Mint™ soothing efficacy UP!no supporting source found
100% domestic centella harvest / 100-hour low-temperature extraction / 100-hour raw material stabilization agingno supporting source found
Low-temperature extraction method (40~60°C) extracted for 100 hours / contains Cica (Centella) extract / maximizes the soothing effect of Dewytree's proprietary ingredient Cica Mint™no supporting source found
More convenient, more effortless / ultra-adhesive green microfibernothing specific to check
Microfiber green sheet and / moist ampoule's adhesion synergynothing specific to check
BAELL
FARRO GLOW CREAM AMPOULE
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#25 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide 5%, Adenosine
Official (Korean)
28 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
Only partly backed:
better hydration · a brighter skin tone (amount unknown) · firmer skin
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
WHITENING & WRINKLE-IMPROVING DOUBLE FUNCTIONALbacked by evidence
A creamy, milky ampoule that fills moisture like waterplausible, not tested
BRIGHTENING ANTIOXIDANT MOISTURIZING GLOSSY SKINpartly backed
24 hours 3D dimensional glowpartly backed
Transparency (clarity)partly backed
Antioxidantpartly backed
The 3D dimensional glow you feel the moment you applypartly backed
Enjoy the glow beam effect toopartly backed
3 STEP brightening systempartly backed
Glutathione, a conditioning ingredient that makes skin clear and radiantpartly backed
Niacinamide 5%, a whitening functional ingredient notified by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safetypartly backed
Ascorbyl Glucoside, a vitamin C derivative that is less irritating and has ensured stabilitypartly backed
Immediate skin core elasticity improvement; improves skin core elasticity the moment you apply, and skin core elasticity continues to improve after 4 weekspartly backed
Skin density improvement: skin density improves with just 2 weeks of usepartly backed
Inner skin elasticity improvement: inner skin elasticity improves with just 2 weeks of usepartly backed
Skin low-irritation test completedpartly backed
Sensitive skin primary irritation test completedpartly backed
Acne-prone skin suitability test completedpartly backed
The secret to youthful-looking skin, firm elasticity glow, Farro Glass Ampouleoverstated
Filling elasticity glowoverstated
Skin condition regained through antioxidantsoverstated
Worry-free glow skin care even for sensitive skinoverstated
Bael exclusive raw material farro seed extractno supporting source found
Korea's only Bael exclusive ingredient, farro seed extract (emmer wheat seed extract)no supporting source found
An ingredient made from farro grown in Tuscany, Italy, a high-altitude, cold, and dry region, providing optimal cultivation conditionsno supporting source found
2025 second half hwahae awards Next Beauty | Brightening 1st placeno supporting source found
2025 DECEMBER SINGLES pick FARRO AMPOULEno supporting source found
Farro Glass Ampoule for firm, youthful glass-like glow skinnothing specific to check
Goodal
Green Tangerine Vita C E TXA Serum
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#25 on the ingredient list), Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide
Official (Korean)
3 claims checked
claims, checked
Vita C Ebacked by evidence
TXAbacked by evidence
Green Citruspartly backed
Goodal
Cheonggyul Vita C Eye Patch
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#27 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
Official (Korean)
10 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
Only partly backed:
clearer-looking skin
See each claim
claims, checked
Citron Vitamin C Eye Patch Alpha (60 sheets)backed by evidence
Manufactured after January 2026backed by evidence
Manufacturer: Cosmax Co., Ltd.backed by evidence
Functional (whitening/wrinkle improvement)backed by evidence
If there is a problem with this product, compensation will be provided in accordance with the Fair Trade Commission's notice 'Consumer Dispute Resolution Standards'.backed by evidence
Citron Vitamin C Eye Patch Double Special Set (60+60 sheets)backed by evidence
Functional (whitening/wrinkle improvement)backed by evidence
[goodal] NEW Citron Vitamin C Dark Spot Care Eye Patch Alpha 60 sheetspartly backed
Gel patch that intensively cares for dark spot concerns.partly backed
High-function clean naturalism Good all, goodalnothing specific to check
JAYJUN
Intensive Brightening Sleeping Pack
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for wrinkle improvement.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#28 on the ingredient list), Adenosine, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Official (Korean)
12 claims, summarized
You can expect:
softer-looking fine lines
Only partly backed:
firmer skin
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Skin low-irritation test completedbacked by evidence
Wrinkle improvement functional certificationbacked by evidence
* The amount of capsules in the product may vary from product to product.backed by evidence
Can be used as a moisturizer as well.plausible, not tested
10 Vitamins · 9 Flower Ingredients · Adenosinepartly backed
Helps with skin antioxidant effectpartly backed
Improves elasticity with just one usepartly backed
Improves inner glow with just one usepartly backed
As a result, the 'Jayjun Intensive Brightening Sleeping Pack' commissioned by 'Jayjun Cosmetics Co., Ltd.' showed antioxidant activity (%) and is judged to help with skin antioxidant effect.partly backed
100% satisfactionoverstated
With just one use, makeup-ready skin OK!nothing specific to check
A sleeping pack that adds moisture and vitality to the skin while you sleep, helping to achieve moist and radiant skin.nothing specific to check
Abib
Glutathiosome Dark Spot Pad Vita Touch
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#32 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Glutathione
Olive Young US Official (Korean)
13 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · better hydration · calmer skin
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
Wrinkle improvement, whitening dual-functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
Calming. Contains LHA, a low-irritation exfoliating ingredient, which helps to refine skin texture with moisture, and 4 moisture soothing boosters* combine to help soothe sensitized skin.backed by evidence
*Limited to raw material characteristics.backed by evidence
Surface pigmentation improvement: 3.63% after 3 days, 8.30% after 2 weeks, 9.74% after 4 weeks.partly backed
Deep pigmentation improvement: 9.43% after 3 days, 16.17% after 2 weeks, 17.81% after 4 weeks.partly backed
Immediate (temporary) skin tone & skin transparency & skin texture improvement test completed. Skin tone 2.03% improvement, skin transparency 2.82% improvement, skin texture 8.67% improvement.partly backed
Glutathiosome × PlusSome® Vita C* × Niacinamide. Contains niacinamide, which helps to alleviate pigmentation on the skin surface, and PlusSome® Vita C and Glutathiosome ingredients help care for invisible deep skin blemishes.partly backed
Less stress. Even sensitive skin, without worry, experience clear skin every day.partly backed
Brightening care. In just 3 days, one pad solves blemish concerns at once! From skin tone improvement to dark spots and blemish care, experience skin that is even clearer and more transparent.overstated
Deep pigmentation improved by 161.81% with simultaneous use of pad & serum.overstated
Glutathiosome. Glutathiosome = Glutathione + Exosome. Using an exosomization method that encapsulates difficult-to-handle 98% pure glutathione in a plant-derived dual lipid membrane, it helps to effectively absorb active ingredients.no supporting source found
Triple rayon sheet. A vegan-certified triple-layer sheet, filled with more than approximately 20 times its weight in essence, is a soft 7cm large-size triple-layer sheet that adheres tightly to the skin, delivering abundant moisture.no supporting source found
Glutathiosome dark spot pad Vita touchnothing specific to check
numbuzin
No.5 Glutathione C Trace Film Pad
Key: Ascorbyl Glucoside (#32 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid

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partly backed	5 of 8
no supporting source found	1 of 8
nothing specific to check	1 of 8

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