The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% Versus Suganda 5% Niacinamide Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% versus Suganda 5% Niacinamide Serum .

Last updated on March 27, 2024. Published on November 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, 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 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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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

Suganda 5% Niacinamide Serum

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Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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

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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients

Suganda 5% Niacinamide Serum 11 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients

Suganda 5% Niacinamide Serum 11 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Brightening

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (3)

Reduces Large Pores (2)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening

Concerns

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients

Suganda 5% Niacinamide Serum 11 ingredients

Propanediol • Ascorbic Acid • Alpha-Arbutin

Water • Niacinamide 5% • Propylene Glycol • Panthenol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Sodium Hyaluronate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA

Ingredients Side-by-side

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The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% 3 ingredients

3.4 /5

from 5 ratings

Clover

1 year ago · Dry Skin

Review

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...

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 if I had applied self tanner only to my face.
Now to be fair— I am fair. As in I am very very pale. Honestly even if this product was oxidizing on other people I don’t think the majority of skin tones would even notice it. But if you are like me just be warned! Vitamin C can stain your skin and it’ll take like a week for the effects to go away.

Let’s just say I’ve given up on finding a vitamin C serum and I’ll be sticking to other brightening ingredients.