58%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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description

ingredients

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.

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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7 years ago

I'm a generally a fan of these products, the price means I can experiment and try out things I haven't tried before. This was my first time using a Vitamin C product so I don't have a previous...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel



3.0
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7 years ago

I've used this vitamin c product for about two months now. The tube is almost finished. Overall, I would say I did see a difference in the fading of acne scars. Although, I dislike the texture of...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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7 years ago

I'm not usually one to write a review but after reading the reviews on this one I had to. I have skin that is sometimes oily sometimes dry. So combination I would say I'm the type of person with...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown


2.0
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7 years ago

I'm in my early 30's and have sensitive, acne-prone, combination skin. I have tried other vitamin C treatments before but at much lower concentrations. I find that my skin does not respond well to...

About reviewer (81 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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7 years ago

This product is a no-go for me. I bought it because I was drawn by the fact that it has 23% vitamin c and there's no water in the formulation. The science and explanation behind making a stable...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlack


1.0
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8 years ago

I am really sad to say that I dont think I can use this product. I dont use many products, never tried Vit C before, or any other lightening or retinoid or anything like that, but I was hoping to...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


4.0
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8 years ago

I think I figured out how to make this product work. Okay, first off, this product burned like f***. I just needed to vent, k? The first three nights were unbearable and I couldn't deal with...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I'm going to try and keep this short as other reviews have explained the consistency and how difficult of a product this is to use. Okay, my experience. 1st use....felt the hot prickling...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesHazel


4.0
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8 years ago

this has a very gritty texture but they​tell you that on the website thats the whole point of the spheres in the name of the product. but God this WORKS. really brightens my skin tone makes it...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Dark

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

HG product for me! This is the only vitamin c product I've tried that has made a true difference in my skin. I see visible results with every use, it is very potent, so I use it only twice a week....

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

smooths out all the little bumps on my skin!! i had no idea what this was, the words were too complicated for me but i got it for the price and the rave reviews about the brand.. i have super...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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8 years ago

Another stellar formula from the Ordinary. I have been using Vitamin C products for around 20 years(!!). I can honestly say that my skin looks brighter and firmer after a month of use. This...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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8 years ago

this product gave me cystic acne. It felt the same as using powdered vitamin C, which I can use and not get cystic acne.

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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8 years ago

I love this stuff. I never intended to use it during day time, so the fat that it's texture is a bit weird doesn't matter much to me. I have difficult skin, have had a life long fight with servere...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

This is a weird product and I hated it the first few times I tried it. I have melasma (hyperpigmentation) on my upper lip, which looks like a mustache and I have tried everything to lighten it with...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

This product does work, but to be honest it's not very nice to use and I wouldn't buy it again. The gritty texture means it's impossible to layer during the day, even just under sunscreen. I...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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8 years ago

I'm the weirdo that kind of likes the gritty texture of this stuff — it makes it feel like the product really means business, as indeed it does. My skin concerns are dryness, wrinkles, a...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I'm a big fan of The Ordinary (both their products and their philosophy) but this is one product that, simply put - is not pleasant to use. EDIT: 9 July 2017: This stuff can really REALLY...

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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8 years ago

Broken record... it's gritty. It's a little greasy. But if you can live with that...it's dirt cheap and it works. I find if I place The Ordinary moisturizing Factor product over this. The granules...

About reviewer (112 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

I have purchased 5 items in this range. This was the first item I purchased from the range and I was so impressed that I have purchased the 1% retinol, the caffeine 5% solution and the natural...

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue