PRODUCT REVIEW

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine lines and wrinkles If you want to know more… Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant and its pure form of l-ascorbic acid has been shown to improve multiple signs of skin aging while brightening the skin.
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Solutions for. . Uneven skin tone .
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
In addition to its vitamin C-based formula, this elixir also uses the skin-loving properties of hyaluronic acid to help hydrate and plump the skin for a younger-looking appearanceThis product is vegan and cruelty-free.
sodium hyaluronate
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
squalane
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
coconut alkanes
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Anti-oxidation
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The strongest form of Vitamin C, exfoliates skin and works efficiently to slow the ageing process and boost skin health.
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Anti-aging | |
Evens skin tone | |
Moisturizing | |
Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
68/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
coconut alkanes
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
squalane
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Potential irritants
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
coconut alkanes
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.9% -
2.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
ascorbic acid
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
squalane
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
isodecyl neopentanoate
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
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Ingredient list view
Ascorbic acid, Squalane, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Isononyl isononanoate, Coconut alkanes, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Acrylates/ethylhexyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trihydroxystearin, Bht