Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 19, 2026
12% stable vitamin C derivative smooths texture and fades hyperpigmentation; gentle formula.
What the community says
A 12% vitamin C derivative serum designed to brighten and improve skin texture without irritation. Suits those with sensitive or redness-prone skin looking for mild antioxidant effects. Its gentleness means it may not deliver dramatic anti-aging benefits quickly.
What this means for you
What people love
- Stable and gentle vitamin C derivative
- Leaves skin smoother and brighter
- Less likely to irritate sensitive skin
Watch out for
- Not as potent as L-ascorbic acid for anti-aging
- Results can take weeks to appear
- May not satisfy users seeking fast, dramatic changes
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Real Reddit threads — 37 mentions across 9 threads
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% on Reddit, in one place — 9 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 4 more, summarized.
“TO Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% (applied while face is damp)”
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“PM#1 - 5x a week:”
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“This sub helped me prioritize hydration and the difference was staggering.”
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“TO Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%”
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“The tret also worked wonders to heal the post inflammatory marks but took some time (combined with the vitamin c) 😊”
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“AM: - TO Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%”
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“I find the The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution is mild enough to put around the eyes”
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“Vitamin C could possibly help if it's pigment”
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“it's very cheap if you want to give it a go”
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“AM - The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%”
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“Here’s my full routine”
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“a lot of items to tackle hyperpigmentation”
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“Ascorbyl Glucoside - This product is fine but I’m gonna try a different Vitamin C when it’s done”
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“Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%: I noticed a difference immediately with this product.”
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“It is brightening and helps fade PIH scars.”
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“trying to find a vitamin c serum to replace the ordinary 12% ascorbyl glucoside solution”
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“replace the ordinary 12% ascorbyl glucoside solution - i just found out who owns them”
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