The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone
Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Serum

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone Versus Avène Vitamin Activ Cg Radiance Serum

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

This brightening serum is formulated around Niacinamide and Ascorbyl Glucoside to brighten dull-looking skin and soften the look of wrinkles.

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2.00 · 6 reviews
2.50 · 2 reviews
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What's inside

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

No concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

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

Polysilicone-11

Silicon IconGood for Oily Skin Icon

PEG-10 Dimethicone

Skin Conditioning
Silicon Icon

Dimethicone, Ascorbic Acid, Polysilicone-11, PEG-10 Dimethicone

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps with Anti-Aging 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 IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Pentylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning
Good for Barrier Repair Icon

C9-12 Alkane

Solvent

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking
Coconut Derived IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate

Emollient
0 / 0

Ascorbyl Glucoside

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

Bakuchiol

Antimicrobial
Bakuchiol IconAntioxidant IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Skin Texture Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Acacia Senegal Gum

Masking

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Emollient
Coconut Derived Icon

Parfum

Masking
Synthetic Fragrance IconFragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Perioral Dermatitis IconMay worsen Psoriasis IconMay worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconMay worsen Keratosis Pilaris IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glyceryl Behenate

Emollient
May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Emollient
May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine

Humectant

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Tocopheryl Glucoside

Emollient

Tribehenin

Emollient
0 / 0 May worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Bakuchiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Parfum, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Tribehenin, Xanthan Gum

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2.00
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Pilling 75% Drying 75% Irritating 75%
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2.50
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What people say
Expensive 50% Irritating 50% Light 50%
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