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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Balea Vitamin C Serum versus The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 23, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Price

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Starts at $14.99
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Starts at $7.80

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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38% are disliked or very disliked
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Balea Vitamin C Serum 26 ingredients

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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Irritating (1)
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Yawnkun

4 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This Vitamin C is not for beginners. I got a chemical burn because of this and had to take a break with some actives to restore my skin barrier....

This Vitamin C is not for beginners. I got a chemical burn because of this and had to take a break with some actives to restore my skin barrier. Turns out that I still had to dilute it with another cream / moisturizer so that my skin doesn't get irritated. I think there are better Vitamin C products out there. I guess a good point of this Vitamin C is that you don't have to refrigerate it and it doesn't oxidize.

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sameteamdwight

3 years ago · Dry Skin
Review

Grainy
The graininess of this feels unpleasant on my face so I'm moving on to a different product.

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