The Ordinary Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10% is a brightening moisturizer with the stabilized derivative of vitamin C.

Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant, brightens skin tone, and reduces the signs of aging. In its pure form, vitamin C is unstable in water.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP) is a water-soluble derivative of vitamin C. It is more stable in water but less potent than direct L-ascorbic acid. It is compatible with water, but higher concentrations cannot be offered in a low-viscosity serum format and requires emulsification to form a cream.

This formula is a lightweight cream that offers 10% pure MAP (very high solubilized concentration). Aside from the general benefits of pure vitamin C, MAP has been shown to offer specific skin-lightening benefits, more so than other vitamin C derivatives.

Alcohol-free, nut-free, vegan, not tested on animals.