The Ordinary
100% L-Ascorbic Acid PowderThe Ordinary
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for anti-aging and brightening.
A serum built around Vitamin C and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 5.94 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 7.29 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glucomannan, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Squalane

Concerns

No concerns found
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Ascorbic Acid (in both products)
Antioxidant
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Anti-Aging
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
Emollient
Emollient
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
4 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant, Buffering, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid.
Learn more about Ascorbic Acid →
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