The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone 30ml

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone Serum

Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that can combat multiple signs of aging and visibly brighten skin. Furthermore, its ability to bind with oxygen-free radicals stops them from damaging cells and protecting cells.

This water-free formulation utilizes a 30% concentration of L-Ascorbic Acid plus Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and other stable, water-soluble derivatives of Vitamin C for increased stability; all suspended in light silicones for an anti-gritty skin finish.

Product Description

Vitamin C is an established skincare ingredient known to visibly diminish signs of ageing by brightening and evening out the complexion, as well as by smoothing away uneven pigmentation issues. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone Serum offers its anti-ageing benefits in an easy-to-apply formula formulated from lightweight silicone that glides on effortlessly.

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension provides 30% direct L-Ascorbic Acid in a water-free silicone base that remains stable – unlike most other Vitamin C products that use degrading derivatives such as Ascorbyl Glucoside and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate). This makes this product suitable for those needing higher concentrations or who have sensitive skin.

Dimethicone, a softening silicone that creates a silky-smooth skin feel and helps blur fine lines, is another integral ingredient. As one of the most widely-used cosmetic silicones, its silky-smooth finish prevents oil escaping the skin and keeps oil under control.

Key Features

Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant known to brighten and even out skin tone, fade dark spots and diminish fine lines and wrinkles while stimulating collagen production and improving scarring appearance.

This water-free formulation features pure L-ascorbic acid at 30% concentration in an extra light silicone base for increased stability compared to water-based vitamin C serums, yet still needs time to penetrate your skin properly. Hyaluronic acid spheres offer visible surface smoothing alongside vitamin C benefits.

Dimethicone is a form of silicone used to soften and soothe the skin, making it feel silky-smooth (hence its inclusion in many moisturizers). Furthermore, dimethicone helps make less oily complexions less oily while providing skincare products with subtle shine.

Vitamin C in this fine powder form ensures maximum skin exposure; thus it’s highly potency can lead to an intense tingling sensation when first applied – therefore sensitive skin types should use sparingly, or mix it with another cream to test tolerance levels before continuing use of this formula.

Benefits

Not like other skincare products that try to sidestep vitamin C’s stability issues, this one uses its highly stable ethylated form – Ascorbyl Tetrapeptide-7 or EUK 134. This allows it to work more directly on skin than ascorbic acid for faster visible results.

This waterless formula features 23% pure L-ascorbic acid in suspension form for maximum effectiveness without water. Hyaluronic acid spheres help provide added hydration. With continued use, this waterless product visibly reduces signs of aging by brightening uneven skin tone and diminishing dullness.

At first squeezed out, this formula can feel gritty; this is normal as its composition includes finely milled powder that does not dissolve completely in its base product. As time progresses and more skin absorbs it, smoothness gradually returns and tingling may occur for the first few weeks until tolerance levels increase.

How to Use

Vitamin C is an invaluable skincare asset – it brightens skin, fades dark spots and discoloration, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and improves texture while at the same time being highly unstable and potentially painful in high concentrations that could sting skin. Unfortunately though, its application requires large concentrations that could sting your skin instead.

The Ordinary offers a serum formula consisting of powdered L-ascorbic acid suspended in light silicones for a smooth skin finish without grittiness. While this slight reduction may diminish effective dermal exposure slightly, its impact is mitigated by its higher concentration (30%) of pure Vitamin C; and ultimately this product still offers great results.

The Ordinary’s Beauty Serum is both fragrance- and paraben-free – making it a huge plus in our books! Though thicker than their Squalane Oil, this serum still absorbs quickly into skin quickly. Infused with dehydrated Hyaluronic Acid spheres which draw water molecules out from both airborne sources as well as deep within skin tissue for plumping and smoothing benefits – an amazing combination for healthy looking skin!