Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner versus The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on October 29, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner 37 ingredients
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner 37 ingredients
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner 37 ingredients
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Propanediol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Niacinamide • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Fructooligosaccharides • Panthenol • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Tocopherol • Ascorbic Acid • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Cyanocobalamin • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Phytate • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Sorbitan Oleate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Carbomer • Pentylene Glycol • Tromethamine • Polyisobutene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xylitol • Glucose • Fructose • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Ascorbic Acid • Squalane • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Coconut Alkanes • Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glucomannan • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer • Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Trihydroxystearin • BHT
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Ingredients Explained
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Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidSweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% contains this as ingredient number 1.
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Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner 37 ingredients
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients
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Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner 37 ingredients
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients
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Sweet Chef Ginger and Vitamin C Dark-Spot Toner 37 ingredients
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 15 ingredients
Yawnkun
This Vitamin C is not for beginners. I got a chemical burn because of this and had to take a break with some actives to restore my skin barrier....
This Vitamin C is not for beginners. I got a chemical burn because of this and had to take a break with some actives to restore my skin barrier. Turns out that I still had to dilute it with another cream / moisturizer so that my skin doesn't get irritated. I think there are better Vitamin C products out there. I guess a good point of this Vitamin C is that you don't have to refrigerate it and it doesn't oxidize.
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