SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Dark Spot Serum Versus The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Updated on March 27, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe serums. They have a total of 0 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
SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Dark Spot Serum 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Dark Spot Serum 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Dark Spot Serum 14 ingredients
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
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SkinCeuticals Discoloration Defense Dark Spot Serum 14 ingredients
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...
