The Ordinary is one of the best skincare companies in the market. The range of products offered, testimonies of customers worldwide and affordability in an economy that is becoming increasingly unaffordable is what makes The Ordinary such an attractive option for skincare girls like me. Their moisturisers are a staple in my skincare routine and I swear by them.
So despite using skincare actives mostly recommended by my dermatologist, I decided to go out and try an active from The Ordinary. I was looking for something that would help with my acne spots and hyperpigmentation, besides helping with overall brightness and evening out my skin tone. I am a brown skin girl with highly sensitive and oily skin; many cult products in the past have broken me out so I usually like doing my research when buying products that my dermat has not recommended.
After having a discussion with the saleswoman at the store, I decided to try The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% serum. As per my research and the saleswoman at the store, this serum is perfect for brightening skin and minimizing the appearance of uneven skin tone.
This formula is water free. Ascorbic Acid is basically Vitamin C and is well known for its brightening and anti-aging properties. It is also effective against hyperpigmentation and I was really excited to try the product.
Skincare Routine with The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin Serum
Though the label mentions applying it both in the morning and at night, I decided to incorporate the serum into my morning skincare routine. After thoroughly washing my face with cleanser, I would apply a drop of this serum to my damp face, followed by moisturiser and sunscreen. The first thing I noticed was the texture of the serum. It was oily and definitely felt more like a face oil than serum. With my acne prone skin, I did not like how it felt on my face but continued using the product for a month.
Results after a month and Final Verdict
The first thing I noticed were the breakouts. My skin started breaking out almost in a day or two, and did not calm down until after I stopped using the product altogether. I used the product for a month, however, I did not see any visible difference in my skin tone. My skin had spots left from fresh breakouts and looked much worse than it did when I first started using the product. My skin tone looked exactly the same; only difference was now I had a bunch of breakouts that I did not have before.
The product is definitely not made for my skin type- sensitive, oily and acne prone. It is affordable though. I bought the 30 ml bottle for just 27 CAD before taxes. I am not sure if the product is effective for other skin types, but if you have sensitive skin, I would recommend getting samples if possible and trying it out for a couple of weeks before you invest in the product.
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