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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% Versus Vanicream Vitamin C Serum

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Updated on February 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients

Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients

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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients

Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients

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When to use

The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients

Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients

252 Routines
60% use in am
40% use in pm
89% use every day
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310 Routines
85% use in am
15% use in pm
91% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% 2 ingredients

3.9 /5
from 8 ratings
Hydrating (4) Great Value (4) Absorbs Well (3)
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Molly V

5 months ago
Review

I love this product. I need to use it more frequently. I love how it feels when I apply it. It’s a red “oil”, but easily blends into the skin.

It definitely adds glow and brightness to my skin.

I have yet to come across a product similar to this by other brands.

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
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CustardBunny

1 year ago
Review

i like this alot buti just have no idea what it does lmao. i use it for feet, hands and dry areas after a scrub. It softens and feels nice (smells a bit coppery) but i can do just as well without it so meh. :3 i dolike it tho!

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

Vanicream Vitamin C Serum 20 ingredients

2.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Hydrating (2) Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1)
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DeeDee85

1 year ago
Review

Not for sensitive skin

#broke me out
#irritating
#heavy
#oily
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Rebecca

9 months ago
Review

I never noticed any of the expected results you would get from a vitamin C serum, which makes me think there is not a high enough concentration or stable enough ingredients to really be doing anything. This might work well for people who can only tolerate low doses of vit C.
A relatively moisturising serum which for the oiliest of skin types, you may even be able to forgo a moisturiser after Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well