First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, 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 dry skin, brightening skin, 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
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 19 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 19 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Squalane, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 19 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum 19 ingredients
It could have just been the bottle I got but I found it oxidised really quickly and the bottle was not air-tight. Plus I didn’t really notice a difference in my skin while using it
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients
Great starter Vit C product. Would highly recommend for beginners as it's a derivative and not direct -> less irritation and interactions with other acids. Repurchased multiple times.
