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Updated on June 13, 2024

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What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%

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ph level
6.5

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100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil Skin Protecting
Oil IconHelps reduce irritation IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon
OilOil Icon Helps reduce irritationHelps reduce irritation Icon Not safe for Fungal AcneNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil comes from the seabuckthorn berry. The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid and vitamin E.

Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

Ascorbyl Glucoside Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon
Vitamin CVitamin C Icon AntioxidantAntioxidant Icon 6 Benefits

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.

Propanediol Solvent

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Aminomethyl Propanol Buffering

Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.

Triethanolamine Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
2 / 0

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

2 Com. / 0 Irr.
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Isoceteth-20 Emulsifying
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May cause irritationMay cause irritation Icon

Isoceteth-20 comes from Isocetyl Alcohol. It is an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Dimethyl Isosorbide Solvent

Dimethyl Isosorbide is a solvent and helps deliver actives into your skin. It is created from sorbitol.

Ethoxydiglycol Humectant, Solvent
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Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

1,2-Hexanediol Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Ingredient Ratings

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100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil
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Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
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When to use

24 Routines
29% use in am
71% use in pm
92% use every day
339 Routines
71% use in am
29% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil 1 ingredient

4.0 /5
from 1 rating
Hydrating (1) Works Well (1)
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AnaG

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Great oil. Leaves the skin yellow as a Simpson. Better dilute it in an other oil (I'm using jojoba)

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% 12 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 2 ratings