Obagi C-Exfoliating Day Lotion Versus The Ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder

AHAs (or Alpha Hydroxy Acids) remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid

Vitamin C helps to diminish fine lines, brighten the skin, boost hydration, and can even out skin tone.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Ascorbyl Glucoside

Vitamin E contains loads of antioxidants which help protect your skin from pollution and reduce hyperpigmentation.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Tocopheryl Acetate

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Sodium Hyaluronate

Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.

This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:

• Squalane
• Glycerin

Oily Skin is determined by your genetics, but can also be influenced by factors such as stress levels, changing hormonal levels, and humidity.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid

Redness and irritation may be caused by several reasons, although there is no definitive answer. Reasons may range from physical exertion to sun exposure, allergies, or Rosacea.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Ascorbyl Glucoside

Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Bisabolol

The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.

This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid
• Ascorbyl Glucoside

Pores are little openings on the skin that let out sweat and oil. They can become enlarged from excessive sebum production, acne, sun damage, and by using pore-clogging ingredients.

This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid

Decreased natural production of oils, degraded collagen, UV exposure, and lifestyle all contribute to how your skin looks over time. Although we cannot stop aging, there are ingredients that have been shown to slow the process: retinoids, antioxidants, and some peptides.

This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid
• Ascorbyl Glucoside

Dark spots are areas where the skin has changed color due to sun exposure.

This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid
• Ascorbyl Glucoside

A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.

This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid
• Ascorbyl Glucoside

Dull skin is temporary; all it usually will need is a little perk-me-up, such as extra hydration, some exfoliation, and vitamin nourishment.

This product contains 4 ingredients that may have this attribute:

• Glycolic Acid
• Glycerin
• Ascorbyl Glucoside
• Tocopheryl Acetate