
About this product
A lightweight antioxidant serum containing ginseng, vitamin C derivative, green tea extract, and mushroom extracts designed to protect skin and support radiance.
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The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 69%What the gurus are saying
Gurus praise the serum's lightweight texture, ease of use, and affordability, with strong consensus that it works well for sensitive skin and as a layering product. The split hinges on expectations: some see genuine radiance and glow benefits with consistent use, while others found marketing overstates the immediate brightening payoff. A recurring frustration is The Ordinary's omission of ingredient concentrations, and several reviewers note results require sustained use over weeks to months, not quick fixes.
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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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