Tocopheryl Succinate
What Tocopheryl Succinate is & what it does
Tocopheryl Succinate is an ester of vitamin E (tocopherol) and succinic acid, a more stable derivative of the vitamin. In cosmetics it is commonly used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, helping protect a formula and the skin surface from oxidative stress. It is valued as a stable vitamin E source that resists premature breakdown. No concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Tocopheryl Succinate?
Tocopheryl Succinate is an ester of vitamin E and succinic acid, a more stable derivative of the vitamin used in cosmetics.
What does Tocopheryl Succinate do in skincare?
It is commonly used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient that helps protect a formula and the skin surface from oxidative stress, valued as a stable vitamin E source.
Is Tocopheryl Succinate safe?
Vitamin E derivatives like this are generally considered safe and well tolerated in cosmetic use, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Tocopheryl Succinate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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La Mer The Broad Spectrum Spf 50 Daily Uv Protecting Fluid
56/100
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La Mer The Radiant Skintint Broad Spectrum Spf 30
49/100
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La Mer The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation Broad Spectrum Spf 20
49/100