The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% Versus FARSALI Unicorn Essence Antioxidant Primer Serum
Updated on February 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free serums. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
FARSALI Unicorn Essence Antioxidant Primer Serum 21 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
FARSALI Unicorn Essence Antioxidant Primer Serum 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentTamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, CI 17200, CI 14700, Blue 1 Lake, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients
FARSALI Unicorn Essence Antioxidant Primer Serum 21 ingredients
Reviews
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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...
