Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is an antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 253 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, body lotion and serum. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Vitamin C. An antioxidant that slows spoilage of other ingredients; also conditions skin.
What it does
Contains Ascorbic Acid: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ascorbic Acid: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ascorbic Acid: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Ascorbic Acid: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 74328, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as acidum ascoribicum and vitamin c.
Products that contain Ascorbic Acid
Pixi
+C Vit Priming Oil
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
L’Oréal
100% ultra color Noir bleu 210
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Juice Beauty
2-in-1 Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
essence
24h hand protection balm
Lists fragrance, parabens
Haruharu Wonder
4% TXA Gel Serum / Unscented
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Skin Doctor
Advance Sunblock. Face & Body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Medik8
Advanced Night Eye
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Advanced Resurfacing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
alaffia
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Angel Cake Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, retinoid, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Anti-Wrinkle Ceramide Overnight Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Juice Beauty
Antioxidant Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Mini Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Tree Hut
Apple Crumble Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
K18
AstroLift™ reparative volume spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Tree Hut
Aurora Nights Shea Sugar Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Banana Smooth & Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Hair Mask
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
The Body Shop
Banana Truly Nourishing Shampoo Bar
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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