Comparison between The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + Ha Spheres 2% vs. Aspect Extreme C 20

Find out which product is better for your skin.

15 Ingredients 35

1
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
1
Water
2
Squalane
2
Glycerin
3
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
3
Panthenol
4
Isononyl Isononanoate
4
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
5
Coconut Alkanes
5
Tocopheryl Acetate
6
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
6
Lecithin
7
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
7
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
8
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
8
Phenoxyethanol
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Uniqueness15 out of 15
100.0%
Uniqueness35 out of 35
100.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
2 out of 15
13%
chemical
10 out of 15
67%
natural
16 out of 35
46%
chemical
13 out of 35
37%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#1Sodium Hyaluronate#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Coconut Alkanes#5Ethylhexyl Palmitate#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Panthenol#3Alcohol Denatured#27
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#29
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lactic Acid#14

Detailed view

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + Ha Spheres 2% vs. Aspect Extreme C 20
Position 1

#1Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

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#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.

Position 2

#2Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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#2Glycerin

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 3

#3Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Panthenol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Healing
Hair conditioning
Hair protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.

In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.

Position 4

#4Isononyl Isononanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 5

#5Coconut Alkanes

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#5Tocopheryl Acetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Antioxidants
Softening
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

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