The ordinary serum vitamin c review năm 2024

This is a very potent vitamin c and may not be suitable for sensitive skin. I mix it with my snail mucin all in one moisturiser and it works well without causin...

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A Water-Free, Stable Suspension of 30% Pure L-Ascorbic Acid in Light Silicones to help reverse multiple signs of skin ageing while brightening the skin.

• Cruelty Free
• Artificial Fragrance Free
• Paraben Free

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Skin Concern:

• Wrinkles and loss of firmness

Skin Type:

• Dry
• Normal to dry
• Normal to oily
• Oily

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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone

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Most Helpful Criticism

Not the biggest fan

I bought the product for pigmentation, it’s quite a harsh product with a very odd texture. If you try spreading over your skin it doesn’t sit very nice and goes...

• Works as promised

  This is a very potent vitamin c and may not be suitable for sensitive skin. I mix it with my snail mucin all in one moisturiser and it works well without causing any burning sensation.

• Maybe…

  Jury is still out on this one. I had no issue with the consistency others have complained of and liked the finish it left on my skin but after a couple of hours it left me an oily mess. As this can’t be used with retinol I wanted to use this in the morning but I just don’t know that’s going to work out for me

• Not the one

  Absolutely not the one. Just use a serum. This is a waste of time and money. I word around looking like a ghost, I’m haunted by the product.

• Ok

  While this product works great but I just prefer the powder Vitamin C. I felt the silicone feels oily on my skin and doesn't go well with my other skincare.

• DO NOT BUY

  Not worth anything, doesn’t do anything other than burn irritate and ruin your skin

• Don’t love the feel

  I don’t love the silicone feel of this one. I much prefer the vitamin c powder mixed in with the hyaluronic acid serum

• Not for my senstive skin

  This vitamin c did brighten my skin, however it left a stingy feeling on my face. Perhaps my skin is too sensitive. I will consider another product in the future.

• Great

  I now use this Ordinary products every night with this being on the top of the list.

• Cheap and effective

  Loved this product, a much nicer texture than the other Vit C The Ordinary sells. Applies nicely and leaves your skin feeling smooth and bright. Awesome price, only negative is that it doesn't come in a bigger bottle.

• Amazing results

  I tried both vitamin C serums and found the spheres one to grainy so tried this one in silicon and loved it. Can not apply straight to my face as quite stingy due to percentage but works wonders with my moisturiser. Great for redness and acne scaring. Is now in my everyday routine.

• too spicy for babies

  oooft too strong for sensitive/reactive skin

• Value for money

  While this isnt my favourite Vitamin C product it will be the one I continue to use. The price point means I am happy to overlook some of its shortcomings. I dont love the texture but I certainly havent had any significant issues with it.

• Good product

  Another decent product by the Ordinary. It smoothes out my skin. I recommend it!

• Goes on like velvet - shame about the stain

  I loved this product - went on super smoothly and made my skin feel a million dollars. I think the reviewers complaining about the grainy texture might be thinking of the Vit C product with HA spheres. Unfortunately, a few months of using this every second night left me with fingernails stained orange like a 40 a day smoker and I've had to stop using it. Also turned my bed linen yellow.

• miss

  It smells awful and reacts horribly with all skincare products even from The Ordinary. it would start to crump up, crack and peel under a layer of sunscreen or moisturiser. It just became awful visible paired with any product. I will not purchase this again. And the SMELL....

• New to vitamin C

  I have just recently added this to my night time routine I have sensitive skin and was worried to use this product but I was surprised to find it was fine

• Love it!

  Does what it supposed to at a bargain price. Clears and smooths my skin.

• Normal to Dry Skin

  I have normal to dry skin and have found this cleanser to be very gentle I can use it twice a day without feeling stripped of natural skin oil Love it!

• Best budget vitamin C!

  This product is awesome! If you can get over the gritty feeling of the product and the stinging sensation (at least you know it's working right?!), it is totally worth it! I have started to mix the vitamin C with The Ordinary HA Moisturiser and I've found that bypasses the gritty feeling and stinging sensation. For the price and percentage of vitamin C in this product you cannot go past it if you ... Read More

• Not For Me

  I'm really not a fan of the grainy texture. Used twice and couldn't carry on with it.

• Good value

  Love the smooth feeling this gives my skin, I don't find it grainy and gives the skin a light tingle but no irritation, have been using it nightly for a few weeks now and noticing the brightness in my skin for sure

• Velvet Soft

  Really soft velvety texture to apply, I've not experienced the "grainy" effect as other reviewers have. Gives a slight tingle to skin when applied, which for me always makes me feel like it's working! Great price point for a Vit C product, however I have tried others I enjoy more.

• Didn’t like

  This product I found lift my skin feel like dry and itchy. I didn’t enjoy it at all

• glowing skin

  This has helped my skin a lot. It is a great one

• LOVE LOVE LOVE

  I started off using a lower dosage of vitamin C, which was the ascorbyl glucoside 12% solution; and then went straight onto this which is of the highest percentage of vitamin C but had no problems with it! I blend it in with my moisturiser to use at night and it does not sting at all :) Love how my skin glows after using this product!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE <3

• Not the best Vitamin C

  This was the first vitamin C product that I used. It felt like it was going to burn my face off. Much better Vitamin Cs on the market and I think in my honest opinion it is worth spending a bit more on a Vitamin C

• vitamin c

  this felt greasy and heavy on my skin. My advice would be to only apply a little and mix with moisturiser, as using it all over my face on its own caused stinging. The results are good though - my skin will be glowing and refreshed overnight.

• Fail

  I found this product very hard to apply as it was dry and grainy. It didn’t spread well on my skin. It would also clump and rub off if I touched my face. I tried applying it mixed in with my moisturiser but it still did it. I won’t be continuing with it.

• Very irritating

  On the positive side, it did deliver an immediate brightening effect that I really enjoyed. I believe this was largely due to the light reflective properties of the silicone. I would buy this if it was just silicone. I used it for 2 weeks and stopped because of skin irritation. On my face it caused a strong burning sensation, red patches and peeling skin. When I tried applying it to my neck and ... Read More

• Good price

  A good affordable vitamin C I think it's just as strong as more expensive ones. Easy to use from tube I really like it.

• I just keep coming back to this. 5 stars all the way.

  I used to spend a lot on Vitamin C serums, and there are some great ones out there. I just really cannot fault this product and haven't purchased any vit C serums since I began using it. Sure, I will use other products with a C content but as far as this product goes, it just really delivers. It can be a little intense for those not accustomed to a higher strength, it even was for me to begin with... Read More

• Great Value

  Great value product that works well as a primer too due to it’s smooth finish.

• Not for me

  I stopped using this as it has a gritty texture I'm not a fan of. Also was a bit harsh for my skin. Might work for others tho!

• Love it

  I love this product. A little goes a long way! My face looks a lot brighter since I started using the product.

• Not the biggest fan

  I bought the product for pigmentation, it’s quite a harsh product with a very odd texture. If you try spreading over your skin it doesn’t sit very nice and goes grainy and gross but it wasn’t too bad of you lightly patted it onto skin. I used it for about too months and didn’t notice much difference just made me skin quite sensitive.

• Not my favourite vitamin C

  The good - it's super cheap and a great introduction to a vitamin C product. It feels like it's working. Vitamin C is definitely an ingredient that makes a difference to the brightness and texture of my skin, and leave me with a glow. The meh - it feels a bit grainy when it goes on. The bad - whhhhhyy does it have to be a PM product? I like using retinol at night, and r... Read More

• Alright

  Its okay! I dont know if i noticed too much difference but will have to use it longer to see

• Excellent for hyperpigmentation and scars

  This is my 3rd time ordering this product. It has definitely become a regular skincare staple product of mine. I haven't noticed such a drastic and speedy improvement using any other skincare products. Highly recommend for people with scars or hyperpigmentation, or those just wanting to improve skin texture, tone and brightness. It made my skin tingle a lot when I first started using it (not painf... Read More

• Peeling

  This product peels on my skin when applying it. I have read a few reviews and have now tried patting it down on the skin rather than rubbing in this does help with the peeling issue I also like to mix it in with my moisturiser this also fixes the problem. A very thick product and it does sting slightly I wouldn't recommend if you have sensitive skin

• Vitmain C suspension

  At first I found the product was ball on my skin as it is very thick and it wasn't great. However I was then recommended to start mixing it in with my moisteriser which fixed the problem. Ever since it has been great for my skin I have noticed a more even texture and brighter complexion. The product does tingle a little on my skin but only sometimes, If you have more sensitive skin then maybe I wo... Read More

• good

  my skin feels great after two weeks use and look brighter with a nice glow!

• Very good, I like it.

  I bought this after using the Skinceuticals vitamin c which I had great success with but found it didn’t store very well. I find this to be nearly as good and at this price I will replace with a new tube each month to make sure it is still effective. I have slight tingling with it but no redness and it wears well under sunscreen and makeup.

• Shine free

  Elwira Bartling 3 years ago Only used this product a week, it's quite thick in texture and once applied feels powdery. I have extremely oily skin and after applying any type of product after 10 min, I'm oily again. I am so impressed, this product leaves my skin feeling super soft and shine free for hours!!!

• Not a fan

  My skin hated this Vitamin C product. I’ve been using Vit C in my morning routine for years but decided to try something stronger and have this a go. The silicone suspension was just too thick for me and left my skin looking dry and Meh. 30% Vit C is also very strong, and it left my skin tingling more than I like. My combo oily skin responses much better to less intense formulations around ... Read More

• Not for me

  I found the product really harsh for my skin even when following the ordinary's advice of slowly implementing it into your regime. The gritty rough texture also ended up pilling on my skin falling off and would feel like a burning sensation rather than a tingle others reported when using it. I do not have sensitive skin so be careful if you are adding this product into your regime.

• Very gritty...

  Love the price but not the experience! I found that it felt really gritty on my face, and pilled under my moisturiser and oil layers. A great bargain Vit C product for sure but not worth it for me as I hate using it.

• Very tingly

  Shauna Persse 3 years ago Still getting used to this product after a few weeks - it’s very tingly but has definetly reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Would recommend diluting with a moisturise did the burn is too much!

• Beauty is pain

  I don't have very sensitive skin, but I could only use very small amounts of this product to keep the burning manageable. It is also very gritty but not always? Overall, it worked noticeably and is very affordable. I would try a much lower vitamin C content product if I were to try again.

• Great product

  I love this product, I've found it really useful. I read a lot of reviews about the consistency and pilling, but found that if I pat it on rather than rub it in, it goes on smooth and even.

• Noticeable difference

  This is the first Vitamin C product I've used and it's been great! Like many other reviewers, I experience a slight tingling sensation when I apply this, but I like it (it's not a burning sensation for me). After only a few uses, my skin texture felt better. After a few weeks of use, my skin was noticeably brighter. The only downside is the slightly gritty texture. However, I am loving the results... Read More

• Not a huge fan of the smell

  I find this does brighten my skin but the smell is pretty strong. The thick texture is something that I felt was a bit too much to layer with other products so I think I will stick to a Vitamin C serum. Decent product for the price point though.

• A++++ love love love

  Second tube, lasts ages, brightens skin, love it.

• Fresh & adds glow

  I actually really like this product. It leaves a tingely sensation the first couple times you use it, which I like. It leaves a light glow (not oily) to your skin (dry and sensitive) which gives a refreshed look. I have to be careful not to use it around my lips though, which often flare up due to food intolerances, but otherwise, it doesn't react to my skin

• Excellent

  I love this makes my skin glow it's great value better than many others I've tried

• Thick texture

  It’s a strange texture, thick, a bit greasy, definitely tingly, and exfoliates with some little pieces that brings in it. I have notice my skin better overall, but Im also using other new products so I couldn’t tell. I would recommend as a good dosis og vitamin c, not because of the texture

• Strange texture but love the vitamin C

  The cream was a tad gritty at first but the brightening effects are so worth it

• Silky Smooth

  Only started using this recently but such a good cheap alternative to my usual vitamin c serum! Feels great!

• Amazing!

  Only started using this recently but such a good cheap alternative to my usual vitamin c serum! Feels great!

• Amazing!

  Only started using this recently but such a good cheap alternative to my usual vitamin c serum! Feels great!

• Great for sensitive skin

  I have very sensitive skin and have been irritated by many other products, I'm so glad I tried this. For the price too it is so worth it!

• Feels Beautiful on the Skin

  I have never tried a product like this before, but I am so thrilled to have found this. Everything I buy from The Ordinary is impressive, but from the second I put this on my skin, it feels divine! I definitely experience the tingle they tell you about, but it's nothing to be concerned about. The velvety feel of my skin after applying makes it worth it! I'm already noticing improveme... Read More

• worth the sting

  The texture is super thick and sometimes pills on the skin, even if i dont apply anything on my skin before it. It stings quite a bit so I only apply it to problematic areas and use it sparingly. There has been some improvements in my skin and if i used it more often, the results would be better. For the price, this product is great but would not recommend for sensitive skin.

• Um LOVE!

  I love this Vit C product! I used to use the ASAP brand Vit C serum and this texture is very similar. I have only used this a couple of times but literally have already seen changes overnight. My skin is already brighter and clearer. I don't mind the texture at all, it does sting a little but nowhere near as ASAP did. For the price point, I'm totally blow away. Highly recommend!

• Great antioxidant

  This is an amazing product if you know how to use it correctly. It has faded my hyper-pigmentation dramatically with my continuous everyday use along with my SPF. It does have a gritty texture however feels completely fine on my skin throughout the day. I notice my skin glowing from this product and would definitely recommend it to those who do their research. Great price as well & always in stock... Read More

• Brightening

  After being unable to tolerate the stinging of their other Vitamin C in HA product I decided to give Vitamin C another go with this product. Although this product still stings quite a bit when I use too much of it in one application, it isn't gritty in texture like the other Vitamin C suspension. For me, the brightening affects are noticeable after 3-4 days after application (day and night) but I ... Read More

• Smooth skin

  This product makes my skin feel so smooth. It’s a little thick to use but it’s still very nice and only a small amount is needed. Overall I’m pretty happy with this product and will buy it again.

• Great product

  the ordinary products are all such good value and this is no different. Makes my skin feel great without paying a fortune.

• amazing

  I've trialled a few different vitamin c products and this is by far the best. It brightens while being inexpensive. I had a slight tingle the first time I applied it but nothing after that. The texture is bizarre but I actually love it and would choose this product over other vitamin c products for the texture alone because its suspended in silicon not an oil. I find it feels like it disappears on... Read More

• Irritated my skin

  This product irritated my skin immediately upon use - my face was stinging and red, and I washed it off immediately. I tried it again a few days later and it did not sting that time, however I woke up the next day with skin that felt like it had been sunburnt. I have never had sensitive skin issues in the past so would highly suggest doing a patch test before using on your entire face.

• Takes some time to get used to it but works

  This has worked for me in reducing the appearance of stubborn acne scars (redness etc.). It does take some time to get used to it and figure out how much and how often works best with your skin. It stings and it can get quite intense if you use too much when your skin hasn't built up tolerance to it at first. I can now apply a very thin layer to target areas every night without any tingling sensat... Read More

• Effective and inexpensive

  Effective and inexpensive - great starter for someone who hasn't tried vit c before

• smells strange

  This vitamin C has a strange almost metallic smell. The texture is quite thick and grainy and it doesn't absorb into your skin so you're left with an oily layer. I feel like for the price it does a decent job at brightening your skin.

• Much smoother and gentle

  I prefer this silicone one better than the ordinary vitamin C suspension 23%+HA spheres. It is much more smoother and found gentle on the skin and doesn’t sting as much. It is best to mix with your daily moisturiser when applying on the skin.

• Bye bye pigmentation!

  I ordered this version of Vitamin C because I thought the silicone would be smooth and simple to apply. I was totally right! I find that when my skin is drier, I get some stinging around my lip line and nostrils, but it doesn't last long and is very manageable. I have to wait some time before SPF because it can cause some pilling. Has greatly helped with pigmenation!

• Great!

  I have started using this recently and can see the difference after one use only. Felt a little tingling for few minutes

• Like don't love

  While i think this is an effective product, i don't love the consistency of this one and its hard to layer it with other products due to this. I am an avid follower of the ordinary but this one lacks for me and there are similar products on the market in the same price range that have better consistency and feel.

• Amazing !!

  Just trying the ordinary products and very happy with all of them!!! Just remember to test it first as it may cause skin irritations. I blend in the vitamin C with the buffer and the result is amazing

• Feels good

  Haven’t seen any result yet, probably because i’ve been using it for 2 weeks only. But it feels good on skin. Tbh it stings, i don’t think I can handle the stronger one. But after applying, it feels so smooth on skin. Will keep using to see any better

• Tingles

  I have been using this product twice a week and have found although it does tingle it is not unpleasant and stops soon enough. The product leaves your skin very smooth after using. I found my skin has improved which may be due to this being used alongside other ordinary products.

• Love It!

  Really like this product, it is like a matte finish which is great if putting makeup over the top and not looking oily. It is a little tingly once applied but that does wear off. I mix it with the TO Natural Moisturiser and can barely feel the tingle! Love the way it looks on my skin once applied.

• Loving it so far!

  My sister bought me this product as I had noticed a dramatic improvement in her skin since using the Vitamin C, so I thought I would give it a try!!! I have very sensitive skin and try to avoid using products containing silicone but I'm loving this product so far! Just be careful with what other products you are using, as it isn't recommended to use it with a lot of other products (including but ... Read More

• Miracle skincare product!!!!

  This product has become an absolute miracle staple product for me!!! This is my second time ordering it. I've been using it for around a month now and have noticed a MASSIVE change in my skin. I had extremely visible hyperpigmentation/scarring on my left cheek and chin which has almost completely disappeared now with using this 6 days a week. Plus my skin is a lot brighter and the texture and tone... Read More

• Results but super thick

  I've been using this product for about a month now and can see results. My partner also says my skin looks better (brighter, less pigmentation, and less textured). It is not gritty at all, although it is definitely thicker than I expected though and when I apply it, it's almost like it dries up quite quickly. I'm left with a bit of a film on my fingers and if I try to rub the film in, it ends up p... Read More

• Feels great

  I really like the feel of the silicone. I dont know if I’ll repurchase as I would prefer one without silicone but I like how it feels. For those who have had issues with pulling or too much tingling I’d reccomend mixing it with a little bit of moisturiser to help it along.

• Does what it needs to!

  As always, the ordinary always serves looks! The minimal bottle looks awesome on the counter top of the bathroom. I bought this one for my mum (50) and she loves the smoothing feeling and brightening look it gives her skin! The only draw backs is that it itches a little bit on first uses and does have a strange smell (for skin care). But overall, is a good vitamin c skin product!

• Smooth texture, definitely helped with looking brighter and pigmentation spots

  I have sensitive skin, so I was a little hesitant to try this product. But it lives up to all my expectations! It goes on smoothly due to it being suspended in silicone (like a silicone primer), and I loved mixing it with the Ordinary HA moisturizer of a morning (I use retinol at night and don't have the patience to wait 30 mins so they don't counteract each other). My skin is definitely brighter... Read More

• Love it!

  Never used a vitamin c before on my face, and wow! What a difference it has made in a week! My skin feels so silky and smooth now. Definitely buying this little gem again!

• Absolutely loving it!!!

  I put off using this for ages because of the restrictions of what you can use with it, but I recently wrote a proper skincare regime where I use this product every morning so it doesn't interact negatively with other products I use at night. I've been using it most mornings for the least few weeks and have already noticed awesome changes in my skin!!! My skin is looking so much brighter and my hyp... Read More

• Love love love

  I think this product is amazing it goes on smooth and glides over the skin, very little tingling and makes my skin bright and glowing, I only use it at night and also put the ordinary HA moisturiser over the top, it is great for the back of your hands as well. I recommend this product

• 1 Litre bottle please!

  I LOVE this product. It seems mildly exfoliating, I like the mildly sandy feeling, very nourishing, best to put on at night because in the morning the sandy feeling seems to have penetrated the skin and your skin will feel wonderfully plumped and fed. This is one of my top 5 products. Just don't apply near eye area and don't use together with Niacinamide, use Niacinamide in the morning after clea... Read More

• This has been the worst thing I’ve ever used on my face. Unfortunately the stinging was nonstop and the left my skin rough and drier than ever.

  I was skeptical to start with, however, I purchased this product based on the reviews I’ve read online. Unfortunately it did not deliver for me and some how caused further damage to my skin.

• Makes everything pill

  You can only wear this at night if your skin is completely clean and has nothing else on it, and you don't use anything over the top. Make up looks terrible when applied over it and it causes any moisturiser or serum to pill. Have tried to keep using it, only at night, and not noticed any difference so have stopped using it.

• good introductory product to add vitamin c to your routine

  I wanted to introduce vitamin c to my routine as I had read all the benefits and the price point of this product and good reviews are what sold me. This, like many of the other “the ordinary” products I’ve bought is excellent, not too harsh and affordable. Used it for a week now and can see an improvement in overall brightness of my skin and reduction in pigment. Would highly recommend.

• Already seeing results

  I have been using this product for over a week and already I am seeing an improvement in my skin. My skin is noticeably smoother. The cream has a weird texture but it's fine to wear overnight.

• Not for me

  I was lucky not to find it stingy, however I also didnt see much of a difference using it. I used it evening only because it didnt absorb well into my skin and left a white ghostly layer. I also found it quite gritty. And using it right before bed was risky because DAMN does it sting if you rub your eyes or bury your face in your pillow and drag the product into them

• Creative

  I tend to use this product at night and sometimes I will use it all over my face but on other occasions I will use it on areas where i Have pigmentation. I was really surprised the other day when I noticed the pigmentation which was above my eyebrow had faded. I had decided I wasn't going to buy this product again but use something else but I think it is worth having a tube for just pigmentation i... Read More

• Not sure

  Rough, gritty texture, feel as though it rubs off. Not a fan of the smell. I’m not entirely sure what it’s purpose is but it helps burn off acne during breakouts

• Brightens my complexion

  I was wary of this product at first because 30% Vitamin C seems quite high for my skin. Despite some tingling every time I apply this, I always wake up with glowing skin the next day. Overall, quite happy with it and will be re-purchasing until I'm ready to try another Vitamin C product.

• So brightening

  I love The Ordinary products - such good value and they actually work. This product does sting a little bit at first but once you are used to it, it is lovely and brightening. I use most nights and can definitely notice the improvement in my skin the next morning. You only need a tiny bit - it’s quite runny also.

Brightens complexion

I previously purchased the ordinary's vitamin C 23% with HA spheres and even though it was super effective in brightening my skin, the stinging was just unbearable. When i found out about this product I decided to give it a go. I still felt a stinging (pins and needles) sensation on my skin but it was sooo much more bearable than the other vitamin C product. This particular one also works well in ...

What are the side effects of the ordinary vitamin C?

Remember, potential vitamin C serum side effects include itching, redness, irritation, tingling, and burning. If you experience any of these when using vitamin C, or any skincare product, it's best to shelve it.

Is the ordinary vitamin C serum worth it?

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone is a highly recommended vitamin C product due to its effective and stable formulation. The use of silicone creates a smooth and velvety texture that helps to protect the skin from any potential irritation, making it suitable for all skin types.

Can I use the ordinary vitamin C serum everyday?

Apply a small amount to the face once daily, ideally in the evening.

Which Ordinary vitamin C serum is best?

Which Vitamin C is preferred? You may wish to begin with The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%. This is a brightening, water-based serum with a stabilized Vitamin C derivative to visibly target uneven skin tone, dullness, and signs of ageing.