Product Reviews Rated 4.37 out of 5 stars
93 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Respectable for the price For the price, I am very happy with this serum and will repurchase once I run out. My skin is very well adapted to high-powered vitamin C serums and chemical exfoliation, so I did not experience any sensitivity with this hydrating gel formula. I would not replace my much more expensive 15% L-ascorbic acid with this 12% ascorbyl glucoside solution, but it is a little extra boost of antioxidants and brightening on days I'm giving my skin a break from more intense actives. The biggest downside for me is that it goes on quite sticky and tends to pill up if I layer it over or under any other hydrating toners or serums, so it is a nighttime-only product in my routine.
Most Helpful Critical Review Didn't Do a Thing for my Skin I wanted to work on brightening my skin and the sun spots and acne scars that are on my nose and cheeks. I used at least 3 bottles of this twice a day for almost a year. I kept waiting to see results but not much happened. I decided that when the third bottle ran out, I would stop using it to see if I noticed any difference in my skin. Nothing. So, I concluded that this product does not do it for me. I switched to the Ordinary's Ascorbic Acid/Alpha Arbutin and almost immediately found the results I was looking for. (I don't have sensitive skin, thankfully.)
It's too bad, because the Ascorbyl Glucoside is a lot easier to use than the AA/AA. It has a great texture, no smell, it absorbed well, and I did not experience any side effects like breakouts or irritation. It did not conflict with the other products I was using, which is why I originally selected it. Unfortunately, it just did not change my skin for the better. Good thing I didn't spend a lot of money on it.
Reviewed by 93 customers Rosacea sufferer 5
Michigan girl from Monroe, Mi
I currently have my acne rosacea under control , but my skin is dull and dry. I live in a cold climate which makes matters worse. Anyway, I used this product for the first time last night. In the morning, when I went to wash my face and put my foundation on, something was happening. I began to see dead skin starting to roll off onto my hands. It is not pilling. The product was no longer on my skin. It was a sign that it is working! I continued to rub off the dead skin and reapply my moisturizer and foundation. My skin feels softer and looks a tad smoother. I plan to start carefully and use only a few times a week at first in hopes of not angering my rosacea. My skin still seems calm. I hope to update with glowing results!
Works wonders on cystic acne 5
HH from New York, NY
I have suffered from cystic acne since I was about 13 (I'm 27 now and still struggling…) but I swear that this has saved my skin. I have combination, sensitive skin and I almost exclusively break out on my chin. I had found a routine that was working ok but I'm also a healthcare worker so I spend all day in a mask, which has been incredibly detrimental to my progress on my skin. I started using this almost 3 months ago and at first I had some purging, but over the last month my skin has seriously transformed. I've hardly had any cystic breakouts even when I'm sweating under an N95 all day 😅 my scars and hyperpigmentation have faded and my skin is glowing. I use this every other day cause I don't wanna overdo it, but I can't recommend this product enough. Try it if my skin type resonates with you, especially at such a great price!
I wanted to love it 3
Sammie from Philadelphia
I really wanted to love it like all the ordinary products but this one burned my face pretty bad and left a red reash after. I am a huge fan of the retinol and the moisturizer but I guess my skin just didn't agree with this one.
Love it 5
Chameleon from Virginia
This was the first The Ordinary product I used and I love it. It makes my skin look healthy and glowing
Love! Love! Love! 5
Ro from Brooksville, FL
This vitamin C serum is amazing! It definitely smoothes and brightens my skin. It gives a little lift and feels smooth and cool on the face. Definitely would buy again! Has no fragrance. Easy to apply. Only need 2-3 drops to cover your whole face. Would recommend. Great for daytime skincare routine.
Irritated my skin, not for me. 2
VC from Hoover Alabama
I recently purchased this vitamin c to replace the one from Olehenrisken which I LOVE but it's a little pricier. I love trying new skin care & I've never had a bad reaction to products and this one had for the most part great reviews & I liked the consistency & smell wasn't bad. Unfortunately my cheeks got super irritated and red and felt rough. I figured it was this BC both days I put it on it happened & it was the only product I had changed in my skin care. Will most definitely go back to my Olehenrisken Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum. PS I have Normal to Dry skin if it helps ( normally not sensitive at all )
Hormonal acne 5
Vitamin C-Acne friendly from Colorado Springs
Only vitamin c that hasn't made me breakout in my hormonal chin and jawline area. Two weeks and it has given me need hydration for the colder months and helping with my dark spots
I just re bought this item !! 5
emily from provo utah
This is seriously the best product! both the price and quality is amazing! It brightens your face, lightens dark sports, and leaves your skin GLOWING
Cheap and Effective 5
Bri from PA
I've spent so much money on products to help fade my hyperpigmentation but none of which worked for me. But surprisingly after using this product I noticed results after just 2 days. My skin overall looked much brighter and healthier. I also noticed some of my dark spots completely faded after just a week. I use this serum along with The Ordinary's Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA. I believe using these two in combination helped gain faster results. I've been using these two products both in AM and PM for about 2-3 months now and this is the clearest my skin has ever been ! Will definitely be reordering
I feel like I'm pampering my face 5
JQ from Newnan, GA
After I wash my face and put rose water i lather my face with vitamin C
Holy Grail 5
Tracey from Michigan
I've had issues with acne, oil in my t-zone, and hyperpigmentation for years. Once I started using this product, my skin has cleared up, my oil is controlled, and my dark spots have noticeably faded. I use this at night with Alpha Arbutin and Azelaic Acid. A little goes a long way - a couple of drops works wonders. I'm very happy with this product line.
Love this!! 5
Chasity from Atlanta, GA
I've been using this product every AM and I absolutely love the way it dissolves onto my sensitive skin. I can put it under sunscreen & make up without feeling oily. I have also noticed some improvement in my dark spots. I will continue with this product.
I have purchased this many times! 5
C.H. from Colorado
I love this stuff! And a little goes a long way!
Helped my skin a lot 5
Abivega from Abq
Helped my skin so much get it!!
Very light weight and didn't irritate my sensitive skin 4
Riah from Las Vegas
I use it morning and night. It was my first time trying so I'm not sure if it's helping for my discoloration just yet but it feels great on my skin.
New fav serum😍 5
Maddie from Alabama
Tried this on a whim because I couldn't find my other one at my local Ulta and am absolutely in love! Helped my under-eye spots and redness so much! I am never going back.
Vitamin C and I'm glowing! 5
Daisy's Face from Erie PA
This product is meant to be used first before you use any other face products. Let it be absorbed before any other serums or cream.
This is a good vitamin c serum 4
Katie from Watertown, NY
I tried the naturium vitamin c serum before this and it felt like putting honey on my face, then when I put on my sunscreen it all just pulled off. This serum doesn't do that, it feels a bit sticky after I put it on, but once I put on my moisturizer it just sinks in, I am a big fan of this serum!
AMAZING 5
Lara from Utah
At first I never used Vitamin C in my skincare routine but after 1 week of using this my pimples and redness went away. It might not work for all skin types but my type is combination skin and it worked great!
Broke me out 1
Badbadbad from St. Louis
Made my skin bumpy and had a bad odor. Might've gotten a bad batch, but this made my skin break out.
great product! 5
Kadie from Alabama
This product is one of my favorites. I have been using it for about a month every morning and evening and I have definitely noticed my skin is brighter and has much more of a glow. I have acne prone skin and it's normal-oily and I haven't had a single problem with it. wonderful product- 10/10 would recommend!!!
Incredibly greasy, doesn't absorb well 2
Katie from NJ
I wanted to like it so badly! I always try the Ordinary products because they are so affordable but I end up not liking them because of scent or consistency. I've been using this serum only for a few weeks and haven't noticed any difference in dark spots. I would keep trying it but I HATE how oily it is. It's so thin and greasy I feel so gross when I put it on my face and it takes like 10 minutes to dry and "absorb". I tried to use it 2x a day but I don't have that much time in the morning to wait. It's a shame because other vitamin C serums cost at least twice as much as this. Maybe this will benefit people with dry skin because I have oily skin and it doesn't absorb well and sits on the skin.
Works just fine-smells a little bit. 4
tk from NH
I use this product at night after cleaning my face.
Incredible 5
Jen from Laredo tx
After dermarolling my acne scars I use this serum and for everday use for about a month now and I have gotten my results on evening my skin tone I believe in another month ill be getting even more amazing skin Im extremely happy with this product . . . Also I have sensitive skin and It did not effect me ✨
I wouldn't buy this product again 1
Paula from Hayward Ca
I heard good things about these products but it honestly did nothing for me