Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
What Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is & what it does
A highly stable, oil-soluble vitamin C ester that penetrates deeply for antioxidant, brightening, and collagen-supporting benefits. It is gentle and long-lasting.
What does Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate do in skincare?
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is an oil-soluble derivative of vitamin C used as a skin-conditioning antioxidant. It is favored because it is more stable in oil phases than pure vitamin C and can penetrate oil-rich formulas well. It is commonly used to bring vitamin C benefits to creams and serums.
Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate natural or synthetic?
It is a synthetic, lab-made derivative of vitamin C combined with fatty acid groups to make it oil-soluble and stable. While it is based on a vitamin found in nature, the ingredient itself is produced through a manufacturing process. This is what gives it better stability than plain ascorbic acid.
Is Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate safe for skin?
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is widely used as a gentle, oil-soluble form of vitamin C and is generally well tolerated. As with any active, sensitivity can vary, so a patch test is sensible if your skin reacts easily. It is often chosen specifically because it tends to be less irritating than pure vitamin C.
Sunscreens with Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
We rate 57 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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SkinMaster Pink Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50
96/100
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Basiclab Lekka Emulsja Ochronna Do Ciała SPF 50+ Pa++++
95/100
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Hava Zingboim Purify & Protect Mineral SPF 50
95/100
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Aestura Vita-c Radiance Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
95/100
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BioBalance Glowup Sun Stick SPF 50+
95/100
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Your Kaya Nawilżający Krem SPF 50
94/100
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Solante Acnes Tinted SPF 50+ Sunscreen Lotion
94/100
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SIMKA Tinted Facial Fluid SPF 50
93/100
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Ultrasun Active Transparent Sports Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
92/100
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Ultrasun Professional Protection SPF 50 Face Moisturising Anti Ageing Sun Protection
92/100