"The Ordinary - Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "The Ordinary" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails from 18.00£ up to 24.50£ in the United Kingdom, from 10.82A$ up to 30.00A$ in Australia, from 18.00$ up to 25.00$ in the United States, for 19.60CA$ in Canada and for 151.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This skincare serum is a stable and direct-acting form of vitamin C, which works to deeply penetrate the skin's layers for a more intense effect.The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Solution works to leave the skin glowing from within while helping to minimise the appearance of visible dark spots.

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The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Key Ingredient Vitamin C Helps treat Uneven tone and signs of ageing Feels like An oil-like serum Recommended for If you're looking for a potent vitamin C product to brighten and unify skin tone Visibly boost the skin's radiance while evening out tone with The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Solution.

Source: SpaceNK

This product contains 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid. This ingredient could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid15%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

USD23.80

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The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution

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