The Ordinary - ishiskin review for Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

The texture of this product is what stopped me from continuing with it. I have dry skin so the oily residue when I first patched didn’t put me off. However, once on my face, it just never absorbed. I always felt it on my skin, and was difficult to apply moisturiser and SPF on afterwards. I even reduced the amount I put on, and targeted the serum on areas I wanted lightening but it still would not absorb. I switched it night time use, and the lingering smell was odd thought I got used to it. I do think this serum is those who can deal with this texture, as it does do its job but for me, I’d prefer something more comfortable on my skin. UPDATE: I’ve decided to give it another star since I have started using it again recently (to try finish the bottle rather than wasting it). I use it in my night routine and I can’t lie, if you spend a few minutes massaging it into your face, it actually ends up feeling quite nice and moisturising. I don’t have time like that in the morning but it’s better to use at night! I also didn’t layer it with a lot of products - cleanser, toner, vitamin c, moisturise - it seemed to absorb better that way.