The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Versus The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

This brightening serum is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

This calming serum is formulated around Azelaic Acid to calm redness and refine skin texture.

Serum
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1.92 · 12 reviews
3.09 · 93 reviews
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What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant
Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Squalane

Emollient
1 / 0 Helps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Isononyl Isononanoate

Emollient

Coconut Alkanes

Emollient
Coconut Derived Icon

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient
2-3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Emollient

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Glucomannan

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Coconut Derived Icon

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Trihydroxystearin

Skin Conditioning
May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

BHT

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

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

Water

Skin Conditioning

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Emollient

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Azelaic Acid

Buffering
Azelaic Acid IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Solvent

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Polysilicone-11

Silicon IconGood for Oily Skin Icon

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Isoceteth-20

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying
May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering
2 / 0

Ethoxydiglycol

Humectant
0 / 0

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Chlorphenesin

Antimicrobial
Preservative Icon

Water, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

Reviews

1.92
Overall rating
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1
What people say
Irritating 44% Oily 44% Broke Me Out 33%
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3.09
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
What people say
Great Value 45% Pilling 45% Works Well 41%
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Ingredients Explained

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Isodecyl Neopentanoate
Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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