Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
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 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 harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
Reviews
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Medik8 C-Tetra Lipid Vitamin C Serum 11 ingredients
Would recommend
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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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My face has never been redder and hurt more in my life...
