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.pins-list{display:block}.ig .track .pin{display:none}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ig\" data-ing=\"vitamine-c\" lang=\"en\" data-copy=\"Copy\" data-copied=\"Copied\">\n<nav class=\"crumbs wrap\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol>\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><\/li><li aria-current=\"page\">Vitamin C<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<header class=\"wrap hero\" id=\"top\">\n  <div class=\"hero-copy\">\n    <h1 class=\"h1-long\">Vitamin C (ascorbic acid and ascorbyl glucoside)<\/h1>\n    <p class=\"brief\">Vitamin C is an antioxidant of the skin. The clinical literature mostly covers pure ascorbic acid, which only enters skin at a pH below 3.5<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a> and remains unstable<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>. Our formulas use ascorbyl glucoside, a stabilized derivative judged safe by the CIR panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>, less documented in clinical research: the studies cited on it are few<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-02\">November 2, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 9 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a vitamin C product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/vitamine-c-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"White ascorbyl glucoside powder in macro view on a sage green ceramic surface\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#concentrations\">Concentrations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparatif\">Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Vitamin C at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>, safety of ascorbyl glucoside according to the CIR expert panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. The Carmel catalog declares ascorbyl glucoside; most studies cover ascorbic acid, which is stated in each result.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>Ascorbic acid derivative used in our formulas<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Stabilized vitamin C<small>2-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid 2-glucoside<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">129499-78-1<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"129499-78-1\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">425-980-0<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"425-980-0\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng function<\/dt><dd>Antioxidant<small>The CIR panel adds \"skin conditioning agent\"<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Pure form<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">ASCORBIC ACID<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"ASCORBIC ACID\" aria-label=\"Copy: Pure form\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>CAS 50-81-7, EC 200-066-2; CosIng functions: antioxidant, buffering, skin conditioning<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Appearance<\/dt><dd>White powder, soluble in water<small>Formulated in the water phase<\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>No restriction<small>Neither ascorbyl glucoside nor ascorbic acid appears in the restriction annexes of Regulation (EC) 1223\/2009<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>No<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>Judged safe in cosmetics<small>CIR panel conclusion for ascorbyl glucoside and its sodium salt, at current uses and concentrations<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>8<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"visage\">Face <span>5<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"derm\">Dermatologists <span>3<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"visage\"><h3>Facial skin<span>Skincare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Fine lines and photoaging: 10% ascorbic acid<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>10% ascorbic acid and 7% tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate<\/span><span>12 weeks<\/span><span>10 participants<\/span><span>Double-blind, split-face<\/span><\/div><p>The photoaging score improves on the vitamin C side, on the cheeks and around the mouth, and the biopsy shows more type I collagen. No sign of inflammation. Hydration improves on both sides<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Smoother, brighter skin: a review of 7 randomized trials<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2023 systematic review<\/span><span>7 publications<\/span><span>139 volunteers<\/span><\/div><p>Treated skin looks smoother and less wrinkled, with measurable brightening. Hydration improves as much with placebo. Prolonged use is needed and the ideal concentration remains to be established<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Sun spots reduced with an ascorbyl glucoside derivative<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>28% ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex<\/span><span>24 weeks<\/span><span>27 Japanese women<\/span><span>Double-blind, split-face<\/span><\/div><p>The sun spot pigmentation score drops at 24 weeks compared with placebo, and skin brightness improves from week 12, with no depigmenting effect. This is a related complex, not ascorbyl glucoside alone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Skin tone: ranking among 14 molecules<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>14 studies of 15 to 30 women<\/span><span>6 weeks<\/span><span>7% ascorbic acid, 2% ascorbyl glucoside<\/span><\/div><p>Against daylight-induced pigmentation, 7% ascorbic acid ranks second after 4 days of irradiation. 2% ascorbyl glucoside is among the molecules compared, with no rank given in the abstract<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Getting into skin: it all depends on the formula<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Pig skin<\/span><span>Ascorbic acid, 3 derivatives tested<\/span><\/div><p>Ascorbic acid only enters skin at a pH below 3.5, with an optimum at 20%. Levels saturate after three daily applications. Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate and dehydroascorbic acid do not raise the skin's ascorbic acid content; ascorbyl glucoside was not tested<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"derm\"><h3>What dermatologists say<span>Dermatology<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Recommended for fine lines and spots<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Expert consensus<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2025 Delphi consensus<\/span><span>62 dermatologists<\/span><span>43 centers<\/span><\/div><p>Vitamin C is one of the 23 cosmetic ingredients recommended by the panel, for fine lines and brown spots. The abstract does not specify the form of vitamin C<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Derivatives: stability gained, clinical evidence still thin<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>3 literature reviews<\/span><span>2013 to 2023<\/span><\/div><p>The reviews agree: ascorbic acid is unstable and hard to get into skin, hence derivatives designed for stability and absorption. Studies of these derivatives are mostly lab-based, and well-designed clinical trials are lacking<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Skin and diet: what a skincare product does not replace<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2017 review<\/span><\/div><p>Skin naturally contains a lot of vitamin C. This review compares dietary intake with topical application and notes that the efficacy of topical application remains poorly established for several effects<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-13\">13<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Several of the clinical trials cited were run or funded by cosmetics companies; this is indicated in the sources. Most studies cover ascorbic acid, not ascorbyl glucoside.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"h-c\"><div class=\"wrap dose\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-c\">Concentrations used in studies<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">The concentrations cited mostly concern ascorbic acid: 7% in the skin tone comparison, 10% in the photoaging trial, 20% as the lab absorption optimum. Ascorbyl glucoside is compared at 2%. The final concentration of a formula is set with the formulator, depending on the form of vitamin C, the pH, the format and the target tolerance.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"scale dense\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Scale from 0 to 30%: ascorbyl glucoside at 2%, ascorbic acid at 7%, at 10% and absorption optimum at 20%\"><div class=\"track\"><div class=\"band\" style=\"left:6.66667%;width:60%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:6.66667%\"><strong class=\"num\">2%<\/strong><span>Ascorbyl glucoside, skin tone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:23.3333%\"><strong class=\"num\">7%<\/strong><span>Ascorbic acid, skin tone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:33.3333%\"><strong class=\"num\">10%<\/strong><span>Ascorbic acid, photoaging<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"pin\" style=\"left:66.6667%\"><strong class=\"num\">20%<\/strong><span>Absorption optimum of ascorbic acid, pH < 3.5<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ticks\"><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:0%\">0%<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:16.6667%\">5<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:33.3333%\">10<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:50%\">15<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:66.6667%\">20<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:83.3333%\">25<\/span><span class=\"tick num\" style=\"left:100%\">30%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"pins-list\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><li><strong class=\"num\">2%<\/strong><span>Ascorbyl glucoside, skin tone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong class=\"num\">7%<\/strong><span>Ascorbic acid, skin tone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong class=\"num\">10%<\/strong><span>Ascorbic acid, photoaging<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong class=\"num\">20%<\/strong><span>Absorption optimum of ascorbic acid, pH < 3.5<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use vitamin C?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 20 formulas with vitamin C: the key active in 9 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"seg p-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Area\" id=\"ptabs\"><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"pc-visage\" data-p=\"visage\">Face <span>15<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-corps\" data-p=\"corps\">Body <span>5<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:2\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-visage\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">15<\/span>Face<\/h3><p>Key active in serums, creams, radiance masks and cleansers, supporting active in scrubs and cream washes.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/\"><span>Face serums<\/span><span class=\"n\">5<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-cleansers\/\"><span>Face cleansers<\/span><span class=\"n\">4<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-scrubs\/\"><span>Face scrubs<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-masks\/\"><span>Face masks<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/\"><span>Face creams<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/vitamin-c-face-serum\/\"><span>Vitamin C Serum<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-creams\/vitamin-c-face-cream\/\"><span>Vitamin C Cream<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-corps\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">5<\/span>Body<\/h3><p>Key active in the body cream, also found in body milks and cream washes.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shower-gels\/\"><span>Shower gels and soaps<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-body-creams\/\"><span>Body creams and lotions<\/span><span class=\"n\">2<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-sun-care\/\"><span>Sun care and after-sun<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-body-creams\/vitamin-c-body-cream\/\"><span>Vitamin C Body Cream<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-sun-care\/vitamin-c-spf-30-tinted-serum\/\"><span>Vitamin C SPF 30 Tinted Serum<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/panthenol\/\">Panthenol <span class=\"num\">13<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/niacinamide\/\">Niacinamide <span class=\"num\">12<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/licorice-root-extract\/\">Licorice extract <span class=\"num\">11<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/hyaluronic-acid\/\">Hyaluronic acid <span class=\"num\">7<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/aloe-vera\/\">Aloe vera <span class=\"num\">6<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"comparatif\" aria-labelledby=\"h-cmp\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-cmp\">Vitamin C, niacinamide, retinol or hyaluronic acid?<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Four actives often compared when choosing the hero of a range. They do not exclude each other and are often combined in the same routine.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"seg c-pick\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Compare with\" id=\"cpick\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-c=\"3\">Niacinamide<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"4\">Retinol<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"5\">Hyaluronic acid<\/button><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"cmp\" id=\"cmp\" data-c=\"3\"><colgroup><col><col class=\"me\"><col><col><col><\/colgroup>\n  <thead><tr><td><\/td><th scope=\"col\">Vitamin C<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Niacinamide<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Retinol<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Hyaluronic acid<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Main role<\/th><td>Radiance, antioxidant protection<\/td><td>Barrier, skin tone, shine<\/td><td>Skin texture, fine lines<\/td><td>Surface hydration<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">When<\/th><td>Often in the morning<\/td><td>Morning and evening<\/td><td>In the evening<\/td><td>Morning and evening<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">In the formula<\/th><td>Ascorbic acid is unstable and needs a low pH; derivatives such as ascorbyl glucoside are more stable<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/td><td>Stable, easy to formulate in the water phase<\/td><td>Sensitive to light and oxidation<\/td><td>Stable, molecular weight changes the feel<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">EU regulation<\/th><td>No restriction<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a><\/td><td>No restriction<\/td><td>Concentration limited since Regulation (EU) 2024\/996<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-14\">14<\/a><\/td><td>No restriction<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Who it suits<\/th><td>Dull skin<\/td><td>General public, sensitive skin included<\/td><td>Experienced users, gradual introduction<\/td><td>All skin types<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about vitamin C<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is vitamin C in cosmetics?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is an antioxidant naturally present in skin. In cosmetics, either pure ascorbic acid is used, very effective in the lab but unstable<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a>, or stabilized derivatives such as ascorbyl glucoside<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. Ascorbic acid is the best documented; our catalog formulas declare ascorbyl glucoside.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Ascorbic acid or ascorbyl glucoside: what is the difference?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Ascorbic acid is the pure form: it only enters skin at a pH below 3.5<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a> and oxidizes easily. Ascorbyl glucoside is a more stable derivative, judged safe by the CIR panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Reviews point out that clinical studies on derivatives remain few<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits of vitamin C for skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The clinical studies cited cover the look of fine lines, skin texture and a brighter skin tone, with effects visible after several weeks: 12 weeks in the photoaging trial<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>, 24 weeks on sun spots<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>. A review of 7 trials notes that prolonged use is needed<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What percentage of vitamin C should you use?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The concentrations tested for ascorbic acid range from 7 to 10% in trials, with an absorption optimum at 20% in the lab<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. Ascorbyl glucoside is compared at 2%<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. The ideal concentration is not established<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>: it is decided with the formulator, depending on the form of vitamin C and the pH.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Should you use vitamin C in the morning or at night?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Both work. The sun spot trial used two applications a day<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a> and the EU imposes no restriction on use<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. The routine is chosen according to the texture and tolerance of the formula.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you use vitamin C with niacinamide?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes, it is a common pairing, including in the same formula. The skin tone comparison cited tests ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide, each on its own<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>. The stability of the final formula is checked through lab testing.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is vitamin C safe, and does it have side effects?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The CIR panel judges ascorbyl glucoside safe at current uses<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a> and neither ascorbyl glucoside nor ascorbic acid is restricted in the EU<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. During pregnancy, as with any skincare product, a healthcare professional's advice remains the rule.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a vitamin C serum for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab offers 20 vitamin C formulas (serums, creams, masks, body care) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-face-serums\/\">White label face serums<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-contract-manufacturing-guide\/\">Cosmetic contract manufacturing guide<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/trending-cosmetic-ingredients-2026\/\"><span><strong>Top 10 trending cosmetic ingredients in 2026<\/strong><small>The actives to add to a white label range, ascorbyl glucoside included<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/best-selling-cosmetics-france\/\"><span><strong>Best-selling cosmetic products in France in 2026<\/strong><small>Ranking by category, vitamin C serums among the best-sellers<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/menopause-skincare-range-formulation\/\"><span><strong>Menopause skin: formulating a compliant skincare range in 2026<\/strong><small>Antioxidants and compliant claims<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 2, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE<\/em> (CAS 129499-78-1, EC 425-980-0). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/54531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry ASCORBIC ACID<\/em> (CAS 50-81-7, EC 200-066-2). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/74328\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. <em>Safety assessment of ascorbyl glucoside and sodium ascorbyl glucoside as used in cosmetics.<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2025;44(1_suppl):5S-16S. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10915818241297075\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1177\/10915818241297075<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>Fitzpatrick RE, Rostan EF. <em>Double-blind, half-face study comparing topical vitamin C and vehicle for rejuvenation of photodamage.<\/em> Dermatol Surg. 2002;28(3):231-236. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1046\/j.1524-4725.2002.01129.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1046\/j.1524-4725.2002.01129.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Correia G, Magina S. <em>Efficacy of topical vitamin C in melasma and photoaging: a systematic review.<\/em> J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023;22(7):1938-1945. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jocd.15748\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/jocd.15748<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Takada M, Numano K, Nakano M, et al. <em>Treatment with ascorbyl glucoside-arginine complex ameliorates solar lentigos.<\/em> Int J Mol Sci. 2024;25(24):13453. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/ijms252413453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/ijms252413453<\/a><span class=\"tag\">Doctor&#x27;s Choice Co., Ltd.<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Muller B, Flament F, Jouni H, et al. <em>A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 14 molecules inhibiting UV daylight-induced pigmentation.<\/em> J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2024;38(8):1566-1574. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jdv.19910\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/jdv.19910<\/a><span class=\"tag\">L&#x27;Or\u00e9al<\/span><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>Pinnell SR, Yang H, Omar M, et al. <em>Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies.<\/em> Dermatol Surg. 2001;27(2):137-142. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1046\/j.1524-4725.2001.00264.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1046\/j.1524-4725.2001.00264.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Enescu CD, Bedford LM, Potts G, Fahs F. <em>A review of topical vitamin C derivatives and their efficacy.<\/em> J Cosmet Dermatol. 2022;21(6):2349-2359. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/jocd.14465\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/jocd.14465<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>Vasques LI, Vendruscolo CW, Leonardi GR. <em>Topical application of ascorbic acid and its derivatives: a review considering clinical trials.<\/em> Curr Med Chem. 2023;30(29):3272-3286. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.2174\/0929867329666221003102238\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.2174\/0929867329666221003102238<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>Telang PS. <em>Vitamin C in dermatology.<\/em> Indian Dermatol Online J. 2013;4(2):143-146. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4103\/2229-5178.110593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.4103\/2229-5178.110593<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-12\"><span>Alvarez GV, Kang BY, Richmond AM, et al. <em>Skincare ingredients recommended by cosmetic dermatologists: a Delphi consensus study.<\/em> J Am Acad Dermatol. 2025;93(6):1509-1525. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jaad.2025.04.021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.jaad.2025.04.021<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-13\"><span>Pullar JM, Carr AC, Vissers MCM. <em>The roles of vitamin C in skin health.<\/em> Nutrients. 2017;9(8):866. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/nu9080866\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/nu9080866<\/a><span class=\"tag\">Zespri International (partial funder)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li 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elementor-widget-eael-wpforms\" data-id=\"9b95805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-wpforms.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-contact-form eael-wpforms eael-wpforms-align-default\">\n                                <div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-28270\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-28270\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form wpforms-ajax-form\" data-formid=\"28270\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/54609\" data-token=\"cfaaa6fd9897b7eaae03a324beefe5b0\" data-token-time=\"1793802784\"><div class=\"wpforms-head-container\"><div class=\"wpforms-title\">Lead EN \u2013 Demande de devis<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-description\">Tell us about your project. A product specialist will get back to you shortly.<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-html\" data-field-type=\"html\" data-field-id=\"26\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-error\"><center>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/center><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-type=\"name\" data-field-id=\"8\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-first wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8][first]\" placeholder=\"First Name\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-28270-field_8\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Pr\u00e9nom<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-last wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][8][last]\" placeholder=\"Last Name\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-last-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after wpforms-sublabel-hide\">Nom<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_10-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-layout\" data-field-type=\"layout\" data-field-id=\"10\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-layout-columns wpforms-field-layout-preset-50-50\"><div class=\"wpforms-layout-column wpforms-layout-column-50\" ><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_9-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-type=\"email\" data-field-id=\"9\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_9\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-28270-field_9\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][9]\" placeholder=\"Email\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_9-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_39-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-select wpforms-field-select-style-modern\" data-field-type=\"select\" data-field-id=\"39\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_39\">Preferred Contact Method<\/label><select id=\"wpforms-28270-field_39\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium choicesjs-select\" data-size-class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-medium\" data-search-enabled=\"\" name=\"wpforms[fields][39]\"><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Please select your preferred method of contact<\/option><option value=\"WhatsApp\"  class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"  >WhatsApp<\/option><option value=\"Email\"  class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"  >Email<\/option><option value=\"Call only\"  class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"  >Call only<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-layout-column wpforms-layout-column-50\" ><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_11-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-phone\" data-field-type=\"phone\" data-field-id=\"11\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_11\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Phone <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"tel\" 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aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_27-error\"><center>PROJECT INFORMATION<\/center><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_35-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-checkbox wpforms-list-2-columns\" data-field-type=\"checkbox\" data-field-id=\"35\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Which cosmetics category interests you most? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><ul id=\"wpforms-28270-field_35\" class=\"wpforms-field-required\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-28270-field_35_1\" name=\"wpforms[fields][35][]\" value=\"Face care Products\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_35_1-error\" required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_35_1\">Face care Products<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wpforms-28270-field_35_2\" name=\"wpforms[fields][35][]\" value=\"Haircare Products\" 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required ><label class=\"wpforms-field-label-inline\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_35_8\">Others<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_30-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-select wpforms-field-select-style-modern\" data-field-type=\"select\" data-field-id=\"30\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-28270-field_30\">What would be the quantity of your order per product? <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><select id=\"wpforms-28270-field_30\" class=\"wpforms-field-large wpforms-field-required choicesjs-select\" data-size-class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\" data-search-enabled=\"\" name=\"wpforms[fields][30]\" required=\"required\"><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'><\/option><option value=\"less than 1000 units\"  class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"  >less than 1000 units<\/option><option value=\"1000 - 5000 units\"  class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"  >1000 - 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