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Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Often labeled as: Vitamin C Ester

The fat-soluble, highly stable Vitamin C.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 2 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

🎯 At a Glance

Anti-aging Antioxidant Brightening Collagen boosting Oil-soluble Skin conditioning Stabilizer

🔬 How It Actually Works

An ester formed from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid, making a water-soluble vitamin fat-soluble. It protects cell membranes from oxidation.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Provides potent antioxidant defense and boosts collagen synthesis.

💡 Pro Tip

Best used in rich creams or facial oils.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is the strongest form of Vitamin C.

The Science

While stable, it requires conversion in the skin, making it weaker than pure L-Ascorbic Acid.

🧪 The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Ascorbyl Palmitate interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

Do Not Mix With (Conflict) Copper Tripeptide-1 →

🤓 Geeky Details

Origin Synthetic
pH Environment Neutral

🧴 Formulations featuring Ascorbyl Palmitate

★ 8.6
Tea Tree Oil Cleanser & Make-up Remover
Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Cleanser & Make-up Remover
Cleanser

A highly functional 2-in-1 purifying cleanser designed to eliminate the need for a separate makeup remover. It relies on a strong anionic surfactant (Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate) paired with gentle co-surfactants to generate a dense foam. The inclusion of Jojoba Esters and Cellulose provides tiny, bursting microbeads that physically exfoliate the skin while Tea Tree Oil neutralizes surface bacteria. Highly effective, but potentially stripping for dry barriers.
★ 9.6
Skintella Moisturizing Gel
Kayman Beauty
Skintella Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer

A highly advanced barrier repair gel engineered for comprehensive skin recovery. It perfectly utilizes an elegant silicone base (Cyclopentasiloxane) combined with a staggeringly complex matrix of 5 different Ceramides (EOP, NS, NP, AS, AP), Cholesterol, and Squalane. Furthermore, it incorporates high-end brightening and healing ingredients like Arbutin, Centella Asiatica, and Copper Tripeptide-1, making it a masterclass in restorative hydration that feels completely weightless.
★ 9.2
Skintella Cleansing Sherbet
Kayman Beauty
Skintella Cleansing Sherbet
Cleanser

A beautifully elegant and straightforward first-step cleansing balm. It utilizes a highly effective emulsifier (PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate) suspended in a solid Synthetic Wax matrix. Upon massaging into dry skin, the wax melts, allowing the Grape Seed and Sunflower oils to effortlessly bind to and dissolve high-resistance waterproof sunscreen and foundation polymers. The inclusion of Centella and Prickly Pear extracts ensures the skin remains calm during the mechanical massage phase.