Comparison between The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% vs. The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

12 Ingredients 19

1
Water
1
Propanediol
2
Ascorbyl Glucoside
2
Alcohol Denatured
3
Propanediol
3
Water
4
Aminomethyl Propanol
4
Glycerin
5
Triethanolamine
5
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
6
Isoceteth-20
6
Propylene Carbonate
7
Xanthan Gum
7
Hydroxypropylcellulose
8
Dimethyl Isosorbide
8
Fragrance
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Uniqueness10 out of 12
83.3%
Uniqueness17 out of 19
89.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
3 out of 12
25%
chemical
9 out of 12
75%
natural
8 out of 19
42%
chemical
10 out of 19
53%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
1,2-Hexanediol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 5
Linalool#9Limonene#11Benzyl Benzoate#14Citral#16Hexyl Cinnamal#18

Detailed view

The Ordinary Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% vs. The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Revealing Serum
Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 2

#2Ascorbyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

Position 3

#3Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

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#3Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 4

#4Aminomethyl Propanol

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Triethanolamine

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Triethanolamine is a pH adjuster. It is a toxic component that can be absorbed by the skin and detected in blood later. It can be a dermal irritant. Though it's considered safe, you should think before using it in skincare. There are many products on the market without Triethanolamine.

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#53-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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