The Ordinary · Serum
Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin
An affordable antioxidant and brightening combination for AM use across all SA climate zones.
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Layla_EL
Anyone tried this under makeup? Wondering if it pills or balls up.
2026/04/12
DineshJ
The Eastern Cape wind off the coast and most products just sit on top of my skin without absorbing properly. This one doesn't do that.
2026/04/13
FaezaM_Stellenbosch
On my third bottle now. This is a permanent fixture in my routine at this point.
2026/05/06
DrKeshiaR
I'm a pharmacist and get asked about this one often. The formulation is honest about what Ascorbic Acid can and can't do for you.
2026/06/18
MandlaZ_Springs
Eczema-prone skin over here — this didn't trigger anything, which is rare for me.
2026/08/02