 The Ordinary has rocked the skincare world like a hurricane, winning hearts everywhere thanks to its odd mix of science-backed actives and insanely low prices. Show
Their Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion and Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution have already become cult. If you want to get your mitts on them, you’ll have to join the waiting list! The only Ordinary product that’s not getting much love? Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%. Just google its reviews and you’ll find an endless list of complaints. It’s too heavy. It’s gritty. It stings. It slides makeup off… Is this serum really that bad or… may it be that people are just using it wrong? Let’s take a closer look at the serum and find out: L-ASCORBIC ACID TO FIGHT WRINKLES Ascorbic Acid is the pure form of vitamin C. It’s the most effective but also the most unstable. Let’s start with the pros:
Now, for the cons:
To enhance its effectiveness and stability, The Ordinary has suspended very fine L-Ascorbic Acid powder in a water-free formula. And, boy, do you feel that powder on your skin! Applying this serum is like slathering on a scrub that stings! Used alone, the powder doesn’t dissolve or absorb into your skin. It just stays there, on your surface, for the entire day. No wonder so few people can put up with it! Related: Types Of Vitamin C In Skincare Products If you’re worrying about doing The Ordinary wrong, get your button this The Ordinary speed training (affiliate link). It’s by my scientist friend Cheryl Woodman and in it she’s teaching you how to use The Ordinary to get makeupless skin you love. SODIUM HYALURONATE TO HYDRATE SKIN Sodium Hyaluronate is the name for a derivative of hyaluronic acid, an awesome molecule that attracts water from the environment into your skin. Basically, a godsend for dry skin. The Ordinary uses dehydrated hyaluronic acid spheres. You don’t find these in skincare products all that often because they only work in water-free formulas. Here’s how it works: when these dry spheres sink into your skin, they start attracting all the water molecules they see, both from the air outside and the deepest layers of the skin inside. This moisture swells them up and plumps up the skin. Translation: your wrinkles look smaller. Plus, your skin is super hydrated. Related: The Complete Guide To Hyaluronic Acid In Skincare Confused about The Ordinary? Click on the image below to subscribe to my newsletter and get “The Ordinary Products Guide” Cheatsheet. It’ll help your choose the right Vitamin C serum, the right retinoid serum, and more from this affordable brand: TextureGritty and scratchy. For real. FragranceIt’s fragrance-free. How To Use ItLet’s go back to the gritty texture, now. How the heck can you apply sandpaper on your skin and be comfortable with it? With a little bit of hyaluronic acid. And nope, I don’t mean the Sodium Hyaluronate in the formula. That’s not enough. I wish I had come up with this trick myself, but it was the lovely Laura from The Ordinary (yes, the brand is well-aware of how much this texture sucks) who shared it with me when I visited their London shop for a little shopping spree. How to neutralize the gritty texture:
The extra moisture from the hyaluronic acid dissolves the powder and enhances its penetration: problem solved! I know what you’re thinking: do I have to buy another product to make this one work? Yes, you do. I always have an extra hyaluronic acid serum at home, so it was no biggie for me. My friend Paris preps her skin with a hydrating mist first. You can try that, if it’s more your thing. The point is to get your skin hydrated. But, yep, you can’t use this serum alone. Even if you like what it does for your skin, it’s too unpleasant to use on its own. Plus, I’m worried about stability when the vitamin C remains on your skin. I guess that’s part of the reason why The Ordinary recommends you use it at night. Performance & Personal OpinionA common complaint with The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the heaviness of the texture. Lots of people have complained it takes forever to sink in. Others added they can’t use anything on top of it (think makeup) or it’ll slide off. I agree that the serum takes a couple of minutes to sink in. If it takes more than that for you, you either have very oily skin or you’re using too much of it. I also have a little complaint to add to the list of grievances, too: vitamin C here is all alone. There are no vitamin E and ferulic acid to keep it company. This matter because vitamin C works a lot better when used together with vitamin E and ferulic acid. These three antioxidants boost each other’s effectiveness and the protection of your sunscreen! The good news is that they don’t necessarily have to be in the same product. If these antioxidants (or even just one of them) is in your moisturizer, they’ll still help vitamin C do its job better. I get it why The Ordinary has kept them out. If you want to keep the prices this low, you have to cut corners somewhere. But this skincare geek would be happy to spend £10 more for this serum if it meant vitamin C got to play with its BFFs. All in all, this is a pretty demanding serum, isn’t it? It’s ok on its own but it needs prep + friends to work its best. Makes you wonder if’s worth the effort? For me, it was. I can’t say that it has transformed my skin, but that’s because vitamin C serums are always part of my skincare routine. For me, they do more of a maintenance job now. But if I stop using them, I do see a difference! When I use a vitamin C serum, my skin is brighter and smoother. Plus, there’s plenty of proof the form used here boosts collagen production and fights free radicals. Would I recommend it to you? It depends. Here’s the deal: science says it works. Plus, there are a couple of tricks to combat its gritty texture and the stinging that comes with it. But, it’s up to you to decide if it’s worth the extra effort. P.S. If you decide against it, The Ordinary has plenty of other Vitamin C serums you can try, instead! Related: The Complete Guide To The Ordinary Vitamin C Serums: Which One Is Right For You? Who Is This For?If you’re on a budget, but want a Vitamin C serum that can really brighten skin and doesn’t go bad within a month, you may like this. Who Is This NOT For?If you can’t take the gritty texture, there are better Vitamin C Serums out there. Related: The Best Vitamin C Serums PackagingA white and grey tube that keeps Vitamin C away from the light and air that would make it go bad faster. But, it always dispenses way too much product. Like, 3 times the amount you really need. You use that huge dollop, it will take forever to sink in! Be very careful when you squeeze it out of the tube. You can’t apply the extra on your skin (too much Vitamin C is irritating) but you don’t want to throw it away either. That’d be a waste! Does The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Live Up To Its Claims?
Price & Availability£4.90 at Beauty Bay, Cult Beauty, and Feel Unique Do You Need It?Not really. There are better, less fussy Vitamin C serums around. [penci_review] Dupes & Alternatives
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. About GioHi, I'm Gio. I'm a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is skin coach and writer on a mission to help you achieve your best skin day ever - every day. I bust skincare myths and debunk marketing jargon to help you figure out what's worth the splurge and what's best left on the shelf - using science, not hype. I also offer skincare consultations to help you create the best skincare routine for your unique needs.What is vitamin C suspension ordinary good for?This treatment brightens, hydrates, and smooths the skin's surface. It reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation (such as dark spots, age spots, and acne scars).
What should you not do with the ordinary vitamin C suspension?The Ordinary cautions that you should not mix this vitamin C powder with products containing niacinamide, EUK 134 0.1%, peptides, direct acids, and retinoids. This also should not be mixed with strong actives such as other vitamin C products and acidic products.
Is vitamin C suspension good for acne?Out of all the serums out there that promise glowing skin, vitamin C serum has been proven to work! Vitamin C serum for your face contains anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and redness. This can aid in reducing acne, improving the appearance of acne scars, and reducing hyperpigmentation.
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