silicones

Missha Magic Cushion SPF 50 PA+++ (No. 27) review

This cushion compact isn't exactly 'magic,' but it does do a decent job of creating a smoother complexion and a dewy finish.

People in my family don’t wear makeup, so I never grew up buying or testing it out on my face. However, now that I’m a so-called “adult,” I find that, once in a while, I need a little something extra to make myself look just a tad bit more polished when I’m off to a party, wedding, or job interview. It turns out that compact cushions are perfect for people like me who don’t normally wear makeup.

The Ordinary Vitamin C suspension 23% + HA spheres vs. The Ordinary Vitamin C suspension 30% in silicone

The Ordinary makes a handful of Vitamin C products. Let's compare and contrast two of them, and determine which one we like better.

When companies sell very similar versions of a product, I get confused (like CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM vs. Skin Renewing Night Cream). Ugh, why they just make one good version so we don’t have to do the research? So what’s the deal when it comes to The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% vs. Vitamin C suspension 30% in silicone? Should we just fork over the extra dollar to get a a higher concentration of vitamin C? But if that’s the case, why would they…