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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

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American Brand United States
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on March 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Solvent

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.

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Reviews

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Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum 10 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 36 ratings
Doesn't Work (12) Broke Me Out (8) Hydrating (7)
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bsabrina

2 years ago
Review

irritating
didn't notice much a difference with my dark spots/PIH. had to stop using it because it broke me out :(

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AshN.

1 year ago
Review

(Tried Jun 2022) Can't say I was particularly fond of this product mainly because of the fact that I didn't really see a difference in any of my dark spots/hyperpigmentation improving. Not sure if this is more so formulated to be stronger for those with fairer skin.

#great value
#doesn't work

The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 5 ratings
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Clover

2 years ago
Review

I'm orange...
When I first started using this I was like, “great, a vitamin C that doesn’t burn”. So I began using it frequently. Slowly, I noticed my skin was turning orange, but just on my face. Turns out this product was oxidizing ON MY SKIN. The serum itself was still pretty clear, so I wasn’t applying an old or bad product, but when exposed to oxygen while on my face it began to STAIN it as Show more

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mickey_432

2 years ago
Review

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My face has never been redder and hurt more in my life...