Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
Updated on June 13, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 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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Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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.
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!
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Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency 9.8% Glycolic Acid Serum 7 ingredients
I can feel it working as I literally experience a slight prickly sensation on my skin. I believe it is helping my skin, as I’ve noticed that my pores have become less noticeable since I started using it in my routine. However, I would still look for an alternative that works but doesn't have that slight prickly feeling.
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.
