COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
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COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F

Serum
Serum
Korean Brand South Korea
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on June 28, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free 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 dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum 34 ingredients

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum 34 ingredients

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
The Vitamin C 23 Serum

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ascorbic Acid 23%

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Tromethamine

Buffering

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Ethyl Ether

Solvent
0 / 0

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Caffeine

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Sulfite

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Disodium EDTA

Glutathione

Good for Dark Spots Icon

Adenosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Acetyl Glucosamine

Skin Conditioning

Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Dextrin

Absorbent

Tocotrienols

Skin Conditioning

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Elaeis Guineensis Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Arginine

Masking
Good for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial
Alcohol IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient
0 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Methyl Trimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Masking
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Beta-Carotene

Skin Conditioning

Water, Ascorbic Acid 23%, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethyl Ether, Squalane, Caffeine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Sulfite, Disodium EDTA, Glutathione, Adenosine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Dextrin, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Methyl Trimethicone, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F

Coconut Alkanes

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ethyl Linoleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient
0-2 / 0 Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Coconut Alkanes, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ethyl Linoleate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Squalane

Ingredient Ratings

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The Vitamin C 23 Serum
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10
10
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Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
10
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When to use

COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum 34 ingredients

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients

621 Routines
76% use in am
24% use in pm
92% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
156 Routines
69% use in am
31% use in pm
92% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum 34 ingredients

3.57
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Works Well 42% Oily 33% Strong Scent 33%
See all reviews for The Vitamin C 23 Serum

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F 7 ingredients

4.00
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Light 100% No Scent 100% Oily 100%
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