
About this product
A lightweight serum combining ascorbyl glucoside, ginseng extract, EGCG, and other botanical antioxidants designed to support skin radiance and luminosity.
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The Guru Index verdict
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✓Approved · 70%What the gurus are saying
Gurus praise how easily this fits into any routine (it's lightweight, layers well, and never pills) making it a gentle option for those wanting antioxidant support without irritation. The split centers on expectations: some found it delivers plumping and a subtle glow over weeks of consistent use, while others felt the radiance claims oversell what happens in the short term, and wished The Ordinary had listed exact concentrations like they usually do. Those chasing immediate luminosity may want to pair it with a stronger brightening active; those building a long-term glow routine on a budget find real value here.
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Full ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ergothioneine, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Heptapeptide-6, Tocotrienols, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Glycerin, Isoceteth-20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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