Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is the tetraester of Ascorbic Acid and isopalmitic acid.
- Dark spots B-
- Set amount
- 2% (MFDS brightening notice)
- When
- evening
- Irritation
- low
Grades were set by reading this ingredient’s studies. They describe the ingredient, not every product that contains it.
How much products actually contain
16 products state the amountmedian 0.00001%0% at or above the amount studies used (2% (MFDS brightening notice))
- under 0.01% 14
- 0.01–0.1% 2
- 0.1–1% 0
- 1% or more 0
Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.
Of the products containing it, 44 list it before the 1% line and 64 after it (usually 1% or less).
Where no amount is stated, a product listing it early reaches the study amount about 56% of the time, one listing it late about 2%.
Clinical evidence grade by skin concern
- B
- one or two randomised trials
1 references
- Korea MFDS, Regulation on the Review of Functional Cosmetics, Annex 4 notified ingredient (efficacy and amount approved together)
Products using this ingredient
12 of 108 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 108
Peach & LilyPeach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Brightening Moisturizer56% chance of enough
Peach & LilyPeach & Lily Transparen-C Pro Spot Treatment56% chance of enough
TOSOWOONGAHA Blackhead Out Cleansing Oil56% chance of enough
TOSOWOONGReal Kojic Acid Turmeric Serum56% chance of enough
Glow RecipeGlow Recipe Vitamin C Brightening Korean Toner Pads56% chance of enough
THE SAEMTHE SAEM Snail Essential EX Wrinkle Solution Hydra Cream (Tube)56% chance of enough
TatchaTatcha Violet-C Radiance Mask56% chance of enough
TorridenTorriden CELLMAZING Vitamin C Brightening Spot Cream 30ml56% chance of enough
make p:remmake p:rem [Spot/Melasma] Tangja C Spot Serum 40ml56% chance of enough
TorridenTorriden CELLMAZING Vitamin C Brightening Toner 200ml56% chance of enough
Live TintedLive Tinted Magic Blur Primer Stick56% chance of enough
TorridenTorriden CELLMAZING Vitamin C Brightening Spot Toning Pad 70 Pads56% chance of enough
Definition
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is the tetraester of Ascorbic Acid and isopalmitic acid. It conforms generally to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Taiwan
- Maximum concentration : 3%
Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Ethers and Esters of Ascorbic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name テトラヘキシルデカン酸アスコルビル: 本品は、イソパルミチン酸とアスコルビン酸(*)のテトラエステルであり、次の化学式で表される。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 161436-56-2
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 161436-56-2, 183476-82-6
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 183476-82-6
Related literature
- Topical formulation with ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate and synthetic tripeptide, combined with facial muscle exercises · 2025
- The Combination of Pterocarpus marsupium Bark Extract, Pinus strobus Bark Extract, and Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Inhibits Melanogenesis via Nicotinamide Nucleotide Transhydrogenase Activation · 2025
- Biocompatible Lyotropic Nanocarriers for Improved Delivery of Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate in Skincare. · 2025
- Enhanced wound healing via ROS-triggered release of ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate loaded in ferrocene-based polymer nanoparticles · 2025
- In vitro modulatory effect of nanoencapsulated tocotrienol-rich fraction, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, and carotenes on atopic dermatitis-like model of human epidermal keratinocytes · 2024
Linked databases 13
- China inventory of existing ingredients (IECIC)
- EU CosIng ingredient list 2
- JCIA labelling names (Japan)
- Korea Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic ingredient register 2
- MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information 2 3 4
- Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients
- Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations
- Tlooto literature search 2 3 4 5
- US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2
- US EPA DSSTox chemical database
- US FDA substance registration (GSRS)
- Wikidata