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The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% vs Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Same comparison whichever way you searched it: Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster vs The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%.
The bottom lineThe Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% does the same job for less.
The OrdinaryVitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%See every ingredient in Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%, decoded
VichyMinéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid BoosterSee every ingredient in Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster, decodedWhich should you pick?
Pick Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% if
- dark spots, dullness or an uneven tone are your focus
- fine lines and firmness are the goal
- you want the more affordable option
Pick Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster if
- plump, lasting hydration is what you want
- you are prone to fungal acne (malassezia)
- you prefer a simpler, more minimal formula
What each delivers
Side by side
| Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% | Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Serum | Serum |
| Key actives | Vitamin C (LAA), Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate | Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid |
| Texture | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. | A light, fast-absorbing texture that layers cleanly under the rest of your routine, with no greasy film. |
| Fragrance | None detected | None detected |
| Fungal-acne safe | Not likely | Likely |
| Pregnancy | No flagged actives | No flagged actives |
| Ingredients | 15 listed | 14 listed |
| Price | ~€6 | ~€22 |
What's in one but not the other
Only in Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
Both share
Only in Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
The molecule doing the work
Better for…
- Dark spots & uneven toneVitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
- Fine lines & firmnessVitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
- Dryness & dehydrationMinéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€22).
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Common questions
Is The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% or Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster better for dark spots & uneven tone?
For dark spots & uneven tone, The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the stronger pick by our read of the two formulas. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster land in much the same place on performance, so value decides it: The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% does the same job for less.
Which is cheaper, The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% or Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster?
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€22).
Can I use The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% and Vichy Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Booster together?
They are both serums, so you would normally pick one rather than layer both in the same step. You can keep both and alternate them (morning and night, or on different days) if you like variety, but you do not need two.
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