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Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%

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Updated on June 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe serums. They have a total of 1 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, parabens or sulfates

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Antioxidant

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.

It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.

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When to use

118 Routines
77% use in am
23% use in pm
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73% use in am
27% use in pm
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Reviews

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Kiehl's Powerful-Strength Vitamin C Serum 21 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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pez_globito

8 months ago
Review

Actually noticed a difference in my fine lines with this product. The bottle also lasted me over a year with almost daily use.

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Great Value (1) Light (1) No Scent (1)
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Veema

9 months ago
Review

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.

#great value
#light
#no scent
#works well