BioBalance Collagen 4.5% + Vitamin C 0.5% Super Serum Versus The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
Updated on January 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BioBalance Collagen 4.5% + Vitamin C 0.5% Super Serum 8 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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BioBalance Collagen 4.5% + Vitamin C 0.5% Super Serum 8 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolYou might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidIngredient Ratings
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BioBalance Collagen 4.5% + Vitamin C 0.5% Super Serum 8 ingredients
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
BioBalance Collagen 4.5% + Vitamin C 0.5% Super Serum 8 ingredients
it’s wonderful works really well for me
The Ordinary Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution 2 ingredients
It was too harsh for my skin and it is oil based. My atopic skin flared up…
If you have sensitive skin, I would suggest testing it before and introducing it slowly (what I did). But if you have really reactive and sensitive skin like mine, you should probably find a water based vitamin C.
