The Ordinary L Ascorbic Anti-Aging Acid Powder & Vitamin C Skin Treatment | 20g

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• BBrett A.10 May 2026
  5 ★

  Amazing!

  Works well, gives me a glow. I love the fact that you can adjust the strength.

• FFussyShopper3 May 2026
  5 ★

  My face feels tight after every use.

  Can't get a better deal than this pure l-ascorbic acid powder at $7. One scoop in your palm, 1-2 drops water to dissolve, then apply. I can feel my face tighten right after I use it. I don't get the tingling others report but I've been using other Vit C serums for quite some time now. L-ascorbic acid is the most effective Vit C, but not commonly used in the affordable lines and you may have to use some other forms depending on your skin type. It states on the package, do not use with nicotinamide. Some formulations include nicotinamide so I wonder what would be the result of using them. Also, many formulations include Vit E or other oils, but l-ascorbic acid is water soluable and Vit E is fat soluable, how effective are they mixed together? To get the benefit of various oils, I let the l-ascorbic acid soak in first, then layer on my vit E or castor oil with essential oils. This is my new go to Vit C product! Very pleased.Update: Been using this for a couple weeks and noticing good results. I had gotten into a funk over the last couple years and let my facial care slide, sporadic at best, usually not at all. It added up and suddenly I looked old, saggy and dull. Using this l-ascorbic acid as my base has turned things around. Since I went up to a full scoop I do feel it tingle now, but it's not uncomfortable. I do advise building up to it first. I look more youthful and alive, I don't groan when I see myself in the mirror any more and I seem to be back to where I was 2 years ago. No small feat since I am in my 70's. Works great for me, happy I found it and can mix it fresh every time I use it.

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• JJennifer27 Apr 2026
  5 ★

  Stellar! but be careful

  This product is intended for the face and not the body. Do not put this near your eyes!!! If this gets near your eyes, you might have to call poision control or something. I just know it will hurt super bad.A lot of people don't know how to use vitamin-C, so I wanted to leave some helpful information as when used improperly, it can make aging worse and leave your skin much more vulnerable than without this.If you are using this to look younger, and you don't wear sunscreen routinely, this can make you look older (if you go out in the sun). If you stay in all day and don't stand near windows, you're fine. Vitamin C makes your skin more vulnerable to UV rays. Please never put this on and spend all day in 90 degree weather. You might "look" ok (if you don't tend to burn) but this is so bad. It's a chemical product for a reason. It works wonders on your face when you use it right.How I use it: I do my hyaluronic acid toner, then this power with The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3 mixed together (so I do 1 scoop of the powder with 4 drops of the resveratrol) after I heard about what a powerful duo this is. Please read this for more info: [Which serum would be the best to mix with L-Ascorbic Acid Powder? You may wish to explore The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%. This formula combines very high concentrations of two of the most powerful and important antioxidants in skincare. Resveratrol and Ferulic Acid helps support the skin's defense against oxidative stress caused by environmental factors that play a major role in the loss of visible skin quality over time. The benefits of topically applied resveratrol and ferulic acid are continuing and cumulative.]Anyways, I saw people saying they mix this with their moisturizer, but please make sure you don't have any strong chemicals in your lotion or heavy fragrances as this combination can make your skin irritated. I wouldn't mix this with a lotion at all. Why? This Vitamin C is so powerful but you're diluting it when you mix it with lotion. The lotion is super heavy which won't allow this to penetrate into your skin. With skincare, you need to work your way up from in consistency and heaviness. Use this earlier on in your routine, not as the last step. Lotion should be the final seal on your skin (if you use multiple skincare products).Vitamin C is a great product but you have to be serious when you use it or you will pay for it later or with a burn. If your skin is irritated, that doesn't mean it's burned. It's great to start using a small amount to see how your skin reacts. Give it time and your skin will thank you for this. It really does brighten my skin and I am always glowing but I've been using it for over 5 years. I tend to not use it as often during the summer because sometimes I forget to wear sunscreen.

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• CCarol B.27 Apr 2026
  5 ★

  Works excellent when mixed with little water or your moisturiser.

  Love this product. My skin is glowing and looks fresh. Did tingle a little when I put it on my face but I was excepting that. Will be ordering this product again.