Drug Delivery · 2022 · rct
Randomized controlled trial (26 weeks): MAP delivery system comparison ethosomal vs niosomal in melasma.
antioxidant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Evidenceemerging · Tier 3Irritation riskVery lowIn products190
Stable, water-soluble vitamin C derivative; enzymatically dephosphorylated to ascorbic acid in skin. Antioxidant with mild tyrosinase-inhibiting/depigmenting activity; gentler but weaker than L-ascorbic acid.
Concerns it helps
| Concern | Strength | Studies | What the research says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acne & breakouts | Relevant | — | Auto-proposed from evidence_summary keywords — REVIEW. |
| Dark spots & hyperpigmentation | Relevant | 1 | In-vitro/mechanistic study (n=59): Inhibitory effect of magnesium l-ascorbyl-2-phosphate (VC-PMG) on melanogenesis in vitro and in vivo. |
| Uneven tone & radiance | Relevant | — | Auto-proposed from evidence_summary keywords — REVIEW. |
No known conflicts — Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate isn’t flagged against any concern or skin condition.
Strength reflects the ingredient’s effect on each concern; study counts match research whose findings relate to that concern.
The research
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a antioxidant backed by early but promising evidence (evidence tier 3 of 4). We track 4 studies for it, 3 reporting a positive effect.
Read the research — 4 studiesHide the research
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2024 · rct
Randomized controlled trial (9 weeks): MAP in combination vs hydroquinone for melasma.
International Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · observational
Clinical study (12 weeks): MAP plus FPL combination for refractory melasma.
Inhibitory effect of magnesium l-ascorbyl-2-phosphate (VC-PMG) on melanogenesis in vitro and in vivo
Q20Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1996 · in vitro · n=59
In-vitro/mechanistic study (n=59): Inhibitory effect of magnesium l-ascorbyl-2-phosphate (VC-PMG) on melanogenesis in vitro and in vivo.
Products with Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
In 190 products — most often moisturizers (69), serums (61), sunscreens (16), from $5.72 to $439.42. Set up a profile to rank these for your skin. Click any product to learn more.
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Revision Skincare
Revision Skincare® Brightening Facial Wash 6.7 fl. oz.
Cleanser
$47.00198.1ml · $0.24/ml
★★★★★4.8(634)
Ideal for
- StrongBlackheads
- StrongEnlarged pores
- GoodUneven texture
- GoodAcne & breakouts
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis
Caution
May aggravate: Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Revision Skincare
Revision Skincare® Brightening Facial Wash 6.7 fl. oz.
Cleanser
$47.00198.1ml · $0.24/ml
★★★★★4.8(634)
Ideal for
- StrongBlackheads
- StrongEnlarged pores
- GoodUneven texture
- GoodAcne & breakouts
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasis
Caution
May aggravate: Melasma (Fragrance); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Revision Skincare® Brightening Facial Wash 6.7 fl. oz. is a water cleanser by Revision Skincare. Key ingredients include Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside.
Product Ingredients (12)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileMAC
Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum - 1.0 oz
Serum
$65.0029.6ml · $2.20/ml
★★★★★4.7(1,698)
Ideal for
- ExcellentEnlarged pores
- ExcellentUneven texture
- ExcellentBlackheads
- ExcellentDryness
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasisRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Melasma (Fragrance); Seborrheic Dermatitis (Linoleic Acid); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
MAC
Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum - 1.0 oz
Serum
$65.0029.6ml · $2.20/ml
★★★★★4.7(1,698)
Ideal for
- ExcellentEnlarged pores
- ExcellentUneven texture
- ExcellentBlackheads
- ExcellentDryness
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasisRosacea
Caution
May aggravate: Melasma (Fragrance); Seborrheic Dermatitis (Linoleic Acid); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum - 1.0 oz is a exfoliant by MAC. Key ingredients include Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (34)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
DimethiconeButylene GlycolGlycerinNiacinamideTrehaloseCholesterolLinoleic AcidSalicylic AcidLactic AcidGlycolic AcidCitric AcidAlgae ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractHyaluronic AcidCarbomerAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerXanthan GumHydrogenated LecithinSodium HydroxideTromethamineSilicaFragranceBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneLinaloolTitanium DioxideMicaCaprylyl GlycolBHTDisodium EDTAVitamin EMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphatePhenoxyethanolSodium Benzoate
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Tarte Amazonian Clay Bb Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20
tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Sunscreen
$42.00
★★★★★4.7(1,310)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantDark circles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Palmitic Acid)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bb Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20
tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20
Sunscreen
$42.00
★★★★★4.7(1,310)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantDark circles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Palmitic Acid)
tarte Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 is a sunscreen by Tarte Amazonian Clay Bb Tinted Moisturizer Spf 20. Key ingredients include Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water.
Product Ingredients (19)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Grande Cosmetics
GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum (Various Options)
Serum
$81.66
★★★★★4.6(2,946)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Grande Cosmetics
GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum (Various Options)
Serum
$81.66
★★★★★4.6(2,946)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeBROW Brow Enhancing Serum (Various Options) is a antioxidant serum by Grande Cosmetics. Key ingredients include Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate.
Product Ingredients (22)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
PanthenolGlycerinSodium CitrateAlanineAlcohol DenatArginineCaprylyl GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerinGlycineHydroxyethylcelluloseMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphatePanax Ginseng Root ExtractPolysorbate 20Propylene GlycolSerineHyaluronic AcidSodium PCAVitamin ETriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolSodium Benzoate
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Set up your skin profileClinique
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - 1.0 oz
Moisturizer
$31.0029.6ml · $1.05/ml
★★★★★4.6(8,507)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantUneven tone & radiance
Clinique
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - 1.0 oz
Moisturizer
$31.0029.6ml · $1.05/ml
★★★★★4.6(8,507)
Ideal for
- GoodDryness
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantUneven tone & radiance
Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator Gel Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid - 1.0 oz is a antioxidant serum by Clinique. Key ingredients include Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin.
Product Ingredients (20)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
DimethiconeButylene GlycolGlycerinTrehaloseAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractHyaluronic AcidCaprylyl GlycolHydrogenated LecithinVitamin ETromethamineMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateCitric AcidBHTDisodium EDTASodium CitratePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanol
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Grande Cosmetics
GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum (Various Options)
Serum
$36.00
★★★★★4.6(5,557)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
Grande Cosmetics
GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum (Various Options)
Serum
$36.00
★★★★★4.6(5,557)
Ideal for
- StrongDryness
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantFine lines & wrinkles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaRosaceaPsoriasisMelasma
GRANDE Cosmetics GrandeLASH-MD Lash Enhancing Serum (Various Options) is a antioxidant serum by Grande Cosmetics. Key ingredients include Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate.
Product Ingredients (22)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
PanthenolGlycerinSodium CitrateAlanineAlcohol DenatArginineCaprylyl GlycolChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerinGlycineHydroxyethylcelluloseMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphatePanax Ginseng Root ExtractPolysorbate 20Propylene GlycolSerineHyaluronic AcidSodium PCAVitamin ETriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolSodium Benzoate
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Set up your skin profileTarte
Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Ivory
Sunscreen
$42.0050.3ml · $0.83/ml
★★★★★4.5(5,528)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantDark circles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Palmitic Acid)
Tarte
Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Ivory
Sunscreen
$42.0050.3ml · $0.83/ml
★★★★★4.5(5,528)
Ideal for
- GoodFine lines & wrinkles
- GoodDryness
- RelevantDark circles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Palmitic Acid)
Amazonian Clay BB Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Ivory is a sunscreen by Tarte. Key ingredients include Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water.
Product Ingredients (19)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profilePÜR Minerals
4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Medium MP3
Sunscreen
$38.0050.3ml · $0.76/ml
★★★★★4.5(3,204)
Ideal for
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- StrongDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter and Palmitic Acid); Rosacea (Lactic Acid)
PÜR Minerals
4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Medium MP3
Sunscreen
$38.0050.3ml · $0.76/ml
★★★★★4.5(3,204)
Ideal for
- StrongFine lines & wrinkles
- StrongDryness
- GoodDark circles
- GoodUneven texture
Not recommended for
Atopic Dermatitis / EczemaPsoriasis
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Shea Butter and Palmitic Acid); Rosacea (Lactic Acid)
4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Medium MP3 is a sunscreen by PÜR Minerals. Key ingredients include Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Water.
Product Ingredients (24)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
Titanium Dioxide5%Zinc Oxide5%WaterCyclopentasiloxaneButylene GlycolDimethiconeShea ButterPanax Ginseng Root ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractMagnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateRetinyl PalmitateVitamin ETetrahexyldecyl AscorbateStearic AcidLactic AcidGlycerinPalmitic AcidRetinolCeramidesHyaluronic AcidDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolCaprylyl GlycolIron Oxides
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Set up your skin profileMad Hippie
Moisturizer
$33.9962.1ml · $0.55/ml
★★★★★4.4(866)
Ideal for
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDryness
- RelevantDark circles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and Shea Butter)
Mad Hippie
Moisturizer
$33.9962.1ml · $0.55/ml
★★★★★4.4(866)
Ideal for
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- RelevantDryness
- RelevantDark circles
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate and Shea Butter)
Triple C Night Cream - 2.1 oz is a antioxidant serum by Mad Hippie. Key ingredients include Isopropyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate.
Product Ingredients (13)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profilePacifica
Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream
Moisturizer
$24.9950.3ml · $0.50/ml
★★★★★4.4(1,292)
Ideal for
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- GoodDryness
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantUneven tone & radiance
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol)
Pacifica
Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream
Moisturizer
$24.9950.3ml · $0.50/ml
★★★★★4.4(1,292)
Ideal for
- GoodRedness & sensitivity
- GoodDryness
- RelevantDark spots & hyperpigmentation
- RelevantUneven tone & radiance
Caution
May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol)
Vegan Collagen Overnight Recovery Cream is a antioxidant serum by Pacifica. Key ingredients include Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate.
Product Ingredients (14)
Irritation risk: unlikely possible likely
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Set up your skin profileEducational information, not medical advice. Study findings summarise the cited research and may not reflect every formulation.