The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution

What the gurus are saying.

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"The ethylated ascorbic acid is a pure form of vitamin C as opposed to a derivative. It's [...] shelf stable and will last for the longest time, and you're still getting that direct hit of vitamin C so you don't have to compromise on the results. I also find it slightly more gentle on the skin than pure form ascorbic acid, so I think it's just a great all-rounder. This is great if you're someone that always struggles to get through your vitamin C before it oxidizes. I tended to use it in the winter when my skin was a little bit more sensitive but I didn't want to forgo my vitamin C, this was perfect. [...] My skin just loves this one."

All 3 takes from Mad About Skin

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"This is The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution, great product which is half the strength of that Neostrata one so a lot less sensitizing still gives you great results. [...] I prefer this one to the Neostrata one because I think it's more suitable for everyone, less likely to sensitize but I still didn't get the really quick results maybe I was expecting from a 15%. I think I would rather buy a fresh pure form vitamin C than rely on ethylated ascorbic acid which lasts longer but I still don't think you get quite the potency. [...] It feels really nice on the skin and goes in, you get a gentle warming of the skin which is normal with vitamin C's but it still is slightly greasy, just slightly greasy, it's fine. If you're the sort of person that doesn't use your vitamin C's before they oxidize and they turn that vivid yellowy orange color, then invest in this because it'll last a lot longer."

THE ORDINARY VITAMIN C DISCONTINUED - What You Need To Know

"Now that that vitamin C 8% has been discontinued I think the next best option is the ethylated ascorbic acid 15% serum. This is great because it's in a super stable form of vitamin C which means you don't have to worry about it oxidizing, has a super long shelf life. So if you are stocking up during the November sale period, this is a soft product you can buy multiple units of and not worry about it oxidizing and going out of date before you can use it. That's definitely a benefit for people like me that don't always store the vitamin C's in the best way possible. I leave them on my counter, you know, things like that. If you don't want to keep it in the fridge, that's super simplistic. I think this is a really great option to reach for. You'll get the same great results when it comes to fading hyperpigmentation, evening out the skin tone, taking it to the next level without having to spend a whole lot more."

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"The ethylated ascorbic acid is a pure form of vitamin C as opposed to a derivative. It's [...] shelf stable and will last for the longest time, and you're still getting that direct hit of vitamin C so you don't have to compromise on the results. I also find it slightly more gentle on the skin than pure form ascorbic acid, so I think it's just a great all-rounder. This is great if you're someone that always struggles to get through your vitamin C before it oxidizes. I tended to use it in the winter when my skin was a little bit more sensitive but I didn't want to forgo my vitamin C, this was perfect. [...] My skin just loves this one."

Sincerely Miss Ash

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"The Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution is still wonderful it can still help to brighten up your skin address signs of aging and protect your skin from everyday pollution but this is a water-free serum this has that anhydrous serum so it might feel a little oily because there's no water in the formula so if you like that and you don't mind that type of texture then you might really enjoy this serum but some people may not like it because it might feel too heavy on the skin and then sometimes depending on the other skincare products that you're using things may not layer up as nicely. [...] I was never consistent with this serum so I can't really touch too much on it but the texture was okay but I didn't exactly love it either."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

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"The Ordinary is the winner again."

No BS Beauty

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"Lura by Aldi has a similar alternative to this with Ethyl orbic acid"

Cassandra Bankson

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"If you don't want or don't have that kind of money to spend, especially on a vitamin C serum that you don't know if you're gonna like, try this one. This is an oil soluble version from The Ordinary, and as you can see it leaves my skin a little bit greasy, but this is an anhydrous solution, meaning not or without [...] water. It's fragrance free, really simple ingredients, and it has this active but stable form of vitamin C. Yes, this can help with brightening, it can help with pigmentation, it works really great under the eyes if you tend to have [...] pigmentary issues, but this can also help with fine lines and wrinkles if it can get into the skin and help you stimulate that collagen over time. [...] This vitamin C being oil soluble is a great way to do so. This is the isolated ascorbic acid at 15, so 15 is pretty potent, but this soaks in so well and this is a great choice for anybody who wants to build collagen topically, especially with something they can use during the day."

All 2 takes from Cassandra Bankson

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"If you don't want or don't have that kind of money to spend, especially on a vitamin C serum that you don't know if you're gonna like, try this one. This is an oil soluble version from The Ordinary, and as you can see it leaves my skin a little bit greasy, but this is an anhydrous solution, meaning not or without [...] water. It's fragrance free, really simple ingredients, and it has this active but stable form of vitamin C. Yes, this can help with brightening, it can help with pigmentation, it works really great under the eyes if you tend to have [...] pigmentary issues, but this can also help with fine lines and wrinkles if it can get into the skin and help you stimulate that collagen over time. [...] This vitamin C being oil soluble is a great way to do so. This is the isolated ascorbic acid at 15, so 15 is pretty potent, but this soaks in so well and this is a great choice for anybody who wants to build collagen topically, especially with something they can use during the day."

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"This really is a brightening set, with the ethylated ascorbic acid at 15 percent."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Vitamin C

Topical vitamin C is an antioxidant with reasonable evidence for dullness and uneven tone. It breaks down in light and air, so how a product is formulated and packaged matters as much as the percentage on the front.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution?

A water-free vitamin C serum containing 15% ethylated ascorbic acid, designed to brighten skin, address signs of aging, and support collagen production.

Is The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution worth it?

Mostly yes. 4 of the 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution's Guru Score?

The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected.