Product Reviews Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars
20 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Has become a must have in my routine! I love love love this facial oil! I have purchased more expensive vitamin C oils that caused me to break out and just sat on my face like sludge. This oil absorbs so quickly and speeds up my AM/PM routine. I use this after cleansing and before my serum. I wear glasses and I was having pore issues on my cheeks next to my nose where my glasses sit. Since using this about two months ago my pores have shrunk and I can barely see them. My skin is brighter and my tone so even that I don't even wear my make-up anymore...just concealer if I need it.
Most Helpful Critical Review Hmmmm... I used every night for about 3 weeks. It did not break me out. I would've continued using it but the bottle had a faulty lid and spilled all over my makeup bag. Seems like a few other customers experienced this as well. Didn't get to use it long enough to tell if it did anything. I will say the consistency was a little too thing for my liking but I could get over that if I saw a noticeable difference. I may re purchase but I'm pretty salty about the packaging mishap.
Reviewed by 20 customers Hmmmm... 3
Jamie from St. Louis, MO
I used every night for about 3 weeks. It did not break me out. I would've continued using it but the bottle had a faulty lid and spilled all over my makeup bag. Seems like a few other customers experienced this as well. Didn't get to use it long enough to tell if it did anything. I will say the consistency was a little too thing for my liking but I could get over that if I saw a noticeable difference. I may re purchase but I'm pretty salty about the packaging mishap.
Caused breakouts 1
Sarah M from Redlands, Ca
I don't have very sensitive skin. I can use most products without any problems but this made my skin breakout in a big patches of little bumps. I returned it
Rancid Oil delivery medium and NOT real VIT C 3
activelyshaping from Maple Grove MN
Terrible product for removal of dark pigment, not real VIT C and the oil solution was rancid along with a defective glass bottle that didn't tighten and close properly. Linoleic acid is known for early oxidation in food product lines, why do we allow it in cosmetics without expiration dates? ick don't buy this,. ELF Vitamin C is way better.
Never got to try it because the bottle was empty. 1
Klstoner from Conway, AR
Never got to use it. When it came in the mail, everything in my package was soaked with something oily. When I open the box of this product, the lid as completely off and the bot the empty.
Received an EMPTY bottle 1
Erin from Parker, Colorado
I ordered this online, very excited to try it. Opened the package and found it to be extremely moist... Then I found the EMPTY bottle of the serum. Extremely disappointed. I can't even return it since the return labels were not even shipped with the package. EXTREMELY displeased. Will never buy online again.
Works good but not good for combo or oily skin. 3
kc from buford, ga
i have been using this product for about a month or a couple of weeks and to be honest i know once you use a new product it makes you break out but it's makin me break out really bad around my cheeks, chin & jawline. overall with the hydration and hyperpigmentation issues it works fine.
Wouldn't Repurchase 2
Ashley from Manhattan, KS
I tried the 10% ascorbic acid in alpha albutrin before buying this product. Love the 10% serum and the price point. In contrast, this product is not as thick (might be a pro for some, seems cheaper to me) and it pills on your face as you apply it. I thought maybe I was layering wrong, until I put a drop on my finger and rubbed it and it pilled right up. For the extra money, I don't find this product to be worth it. I hate to write a brad review on an Ordinary product because I love everything else I've tried, but this missed the mark.
Great for a nighttime oil-based product 4
Ray from Tampa
Usually I don't use oil-based, but this one is great. The only drawbacks:
-A tad pricier in relation to their other daily use acids and serums.
-I would not use this in the morning, only the evening, otherwise it gives your skin an oily, sweaty look. I know this sounds gross, but unless you give it a couple of hours to really sink in, it happens.
You HAVE to use this after moisturizing; I would even skip the moisturizer altogether during the routine you choose to use this product in.
so nice!!!!! 5
ray from connecticut, usa
the best serum i've tried so far (my first of the ordinary)... not sticky or heavy, just hydrating and light :) makes my skin nice and glowy without being too harsh like other vitamin c products
skin rejuvenation staple 5
AL from Chicago
I have high reactive and hyperpigmented skin. there is no adverse reaction with this product. it brightenes and thightens the skin within a few uses. skin is also less bumpy and pores are diminished. apply each night from forehead to chest and onto hands. it is a bit too oil for wearing under makeup. staple!
Quick absorbing vitamin C serum for a great price 4
Dottie from Oregon
I use this every morning as part of my routine. This serum goes on first then I layer on Hyaluronic serum, moisturizer then sunscreen. Overall, I would say this delivers what it says it will do which is to brighten skin tone and minimize lines.
Unlike other Ordinary Vit C Products 4
A from USA
This does not sung like other ordinary vitamin c products. This lasts a long time as long as you keep it or off the sunlight. I just keep it in the box it came in. It seems to help fade pimple scars over time, but it is not immediate.
Nice texture, no stinging 5
Urania60 from Round Rock, Tx
I use this at night after cleansing. It is easy to apply—-not gritty like the other The Ordinary vitamin C preparations that sting. It is in an oil base which I like but might not be the best for oily skin.
This Product is Life 5
Chrissy J. from Denver, CO
This product increases brightness, softness, tone, and improves skin overall. I no longer need to use moisturizer. I apply twice daily after cleansing and water based serums. It absorbs quickly and is rather runny, so I do tilt my head back slightly, apply one drop at a time directly to skin, and then spread it with my fingertips before I add the next drop.
Yes I'll buy this again and again 5
Baby from Hayward
I used for my personal use. I liked the product it gives my skin smoothly
Excellent product 5
Arizonajazz from Arizona
This product is amazing, my skin is improving daily. It goes on easily with a slightly slick feel but absorbs quickly. Great improvement in my soon to be 75 year old face. Absolutely love it and will be customer/fan for life!
no difference in brightness 2
beachmom9 from dmv
as expensive as this is for this brand. I have seen no difference in the brightness of my skin at all!
Has become a must have in my routine! 5
PAW from Orlando, Florida
I love love love this facial oil! I have purchased more expensive vitamin C oils that caused me to break out and just sat on my face like sludge. This oil absorbs so quickly and speeds up my AM/PM routine. I use this after cleansing and before my serum. I wear glasses and I was having pore issues on my cheeks next to my nose where my glasses sit. Since using this about two months ago my pores have shrunk and I can barely see them. My skin is brighter and my tone so even that I don't even wear my make-up anymore...just concealer if I need it.
Far From Ordinary 5
Arizonajazz from Arizona, USA
I have used several different types of vitamin C but none gave me such amazing results so quickly. Plus...I love the vitamin F oil! This combination is soothing, and absorbs quickly leaving my skin calm, glowing and with less noticeable wrinkles. I love this product, it's fantastic.
Great Alternative 4
Amanda from USA
I have used other vitamin C in a lotion form and they ended up giving me a burning feeling. This one does not and having it in an oil is nice. It has helped with uneven tone over a longer period of use.
