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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone Cream
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8.6/10
(1,192)
Customers note skin brightness, smoothness, and even tone, but some experience stinging and breakouts.
Satisfaction with the price and concentration of Vitamin C, although packaging and consistency may vary.
Mixed reviews on application with makeup and the effectiveness compared to other Vitamin C products.
Based on analysis of over 10,000 products. Typical price range defined as the 25th to 75th percentile.
A active priced at $15-20 is considered budget-friendly. Generally, actives cost between $24 and $68, and have an average price of $52.
Overview of the highest quality evidence for the active ingredients in this product
González-Molina V, Martí-Pineda A, González N. Topical Treatments for Melasma and Their Mechanism of Action. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 May;15(5):19-28. PMID: 35642229; PMCID: PMC9122278.
Rattanawiwatpong P, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Bumrungpert A, Maiprasert M. Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020 Mar;19(3):671-676. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13305. Epub 2020 Jan 24. PMID: 31975502; PMCID: PMC7027822.
Correia G, Magina S. Efficacy of topical vitamin C in melasma and photoaging: A systematic review. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Jul;22(7):1938-1945. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15748. Epub 2023 May 2. PMID: 37128827.
Farris PK. Topical vitamin C: a useful agent for treating photoaging and other dermatologic conditions. Dermatol Surg. 2005 Jul;31(7 Pt 2):814-7; discussion 818. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2005.31725. PMID: 16029672.
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