
About this product
A water-based vitamin C serum designed to deliver antioxidant benefits, brighten skin tone, and support the skin barrier.
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The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 68%What the gurus are saying
Gurus largely praise this serum as an affordable entry point to vitamin C, noting its lightweight, watery texture and antioxidant benefits for brightness and skin barrier support. The recurring caution is that vitamin C tolerance varies widely, so starting with The Ordinary's low concentration formulations and patch-testing is wise before upgrading to stronger versions. One dermatologist flagged the oily finish from coconut alkanes and lack of airless packaging as drawbacks, particularly for acne-prone skin, making it a mixed pick depending on skin type.
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Full ingredients
Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid 30.0%, Polysilicone-11, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid
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