Concentrations also matter. The Ordinary's portfolio of Vitamin C formulations is listed below: * Note: Our brands NIOD and Hylamide offer ELAN and C25 respectively, which are solutions of Ethylated Ascorbic Acid (EAA). I assume, due to the silicones, that it is the last step in any skincare regime? Rajesh, use it first thing in the morning after cleansing. : We don’t have how effective it is. A lot of studies on derivatives are done only in vitro so not on real skin. Choosing the right The Ordinary Vitamin C product for your needs depends on your skin type, the type of Vitamin C it can tolerate and what texture it prefers. I’d rather apply them at night than risk damage. What form of Vitamin C does it use? That is why this formulation is a water-free, stable solution to avoid any contraindications. I so needed this post! Hope this helps. Why You Need To Use A Serum With Vitamin C. Do Silicones Prevent Other Ingredients From Penetrating Skin? I want to include vit C after reading ur blog. It helps both with pigmentation and bumps. Can you clarify? to be straight to point , i need to improve my skin texture to fair and clear skin with no pores so wat product from ordinary should i go for . I am 50 years old with some sun damage… dark spots on face and also dehydrated and sagging skin. And I share some of your journey in terms of skin care. Glad you found this useful. Being more compatible with water allows for a very pleasant serum texture. You must have purchased this product directly from us to submit review. Erin, you’re already using the big guns so I’d take it easy. Aside from the general benefits of pure Vitamin C, MAP has been shown to offer specific skin brightening benefits, more so than other derivatives of Vitamin C. (Note: some brands offer "powder" formulations that offer up to 15% MAP. What form of Vitamin C Does It Use? When I was about to change my routing and started adding actives it was so helpful for me Unfortunately I did not find anything about the ordinary 100% ascorbic acid powder. Each of The Ordinary Vitamin C serums/creams is a good product… for the right skin type. We have prepared A Discussion of L-Ascorbic Acid and Dehydroascorbic Acid in Skincare to address this topic specifically which can be viewed here. : Pure Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic Acid. Hi Anne, thank you so much for your comment. That’s a tricky one. It’s a lightweight oil. I decided to open one of them instead of both, so that they don’t expire. Click on the image below to subscribe to my newsletter and get “The Ordinary Products Guide” Cheatsheet: Now that you know why you need to add a Vitamin C product to your skincare routine, let’s figure out which one is best for your needs, shall we? What Is Vitamin C And Why Should You Use it? I wish I would have discovered this post when I bought my first Vitamin C cream(s). : Vitamin C veterans who want dramatic and fast results but can’t stand gritty textures. I have really really oily skin (I wish I was exaggerating), acne scarring (from cystic acne that finally went away a few years ago) and the occasional blemish. Hi! This information allows usto improve your experience and our services, to present you offers, content and advertising based on your interests.Click here for more information on our Privacy and Cookie Policy. . If you don’t know which one will get on better with your skin, don’t fret. They know one size never fits all in skincare and have created as many options as possible to serve everyone. Any other The Ordinary products you would recommend?