The Ordinary
High-strength vitamin C at a very low price, with a gritty texture as the trade-off.
A waterless suspension of L-ascorbic acid, which keeps it stable but leaves a noticeably gritty feel that dissolves as you work it in. Effective on dullness and pigment, but not the most pleasant formula in the category.
How to use it: Thinnest to thickest. Give each layer a minute.
Compared across every retailer we track, with per-unit pricing so different sizes are judged fairly.
Save $1.80 by buying from Amazon rather than the most expensive stockist.
| Retailer | Price | Per unit | Shipping | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AmazonCheapest Checked 2 months ago | $7.15−11% $8 | $0.24 / ml | Free | Visit ↗ |
Walmart Checked 2 months ago | $7.70−4% $8 | $0.26 / ml | $6.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Target Checked 2 months ago | $8.25 | $0.28 / ml | $5.99, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
Ulta Beauty Checked 2 months ago | $8.55 | $0.29 / ml | $5.95, free over $35 | Visit ↗ |
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Dermstore Checked 2 months ago | $8.95 | $0.30 / ml | $4.95, free over $50 | Visit ↗ |