Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 28, 2026
Vitamin C derivative serum for clearer-looking skin; results can be slow.
What the community says
A lightweight antioxidant serum built around ascorbyl glucoside, with ergothioneine and ginseng for a simple morning layer. It fits routines wanting gradual clarity, but rosacea-prone or highly reactive skin should patch-test because sensitization concerns appear in community discussion.
What this means for you
What people love
- Vitamin C derivative for a simple morning antioxidant step
- Some users report clearer skin and fewer acne breakouts
- Fits easily into established tretinoin routines
Watch out for
- Results can be too subtle or slow to notice
- Rosacea-prone users flag possible sensitization
- Not a strong true-vitamin-C replacement for everyone
Product details
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Vitamin C: 9 studies tested it directly. See all 19 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found vitamin C helped fade dark patches, especially melasma
- It often worked better than a placebo when put on the skin for melasma
- Used with microneedling or peels, it often improved dark patches more
- Some studies found it worked about as well as other dark-spot treatments, not better
- The side effects were usually mild and brief
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Vitamin C: 4 studies tested it directly. See all 12 studies
What the studies found
- All 4 studies that tested it directly found it helped with signs of aging
- It improved the look and texture of sun-damaged skin more than a placebo
- It helped smooth wrinkles, roughness, crow’s-feet, and uneven skin tone
- It did not clearly beat a placebo for how much water the skin held
- No irritation or sensitivity was reported in one study
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 18 mentions across 5 threads
The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum on Reddit, in one place — 5 threads from r/SkincareAddiction and r/30PlusSkinCare, summarized.
“the ordinary multi antioxidant serum”
Positive
“depends on what I want under my tret”
Positive
“(occasionally) the ordinary niacinamide serum, the ordinary hyaluronic serum, and the ordinary multi antioxidant serum”
Positive
“The multi antioxidant with vitamin C serum is also a simple, protective daily choice with low chance for irritation.”
Positive
“The ordinary is an inexpensive brand, it's a good place to start at least.”
Positive
“Retinol at night, vitamin c in the morning.”
Positive
“The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum with Vitamin C”
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“this is one of the few I would recommend”
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“typically I don't recommend The Ordinary products, but this is one of the few I would recommend”
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“The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum”
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“Serums / Treatments”
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“[Routine Help] is the ordinary multi radiance serum worth it ?”
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“Are you brand new to skincare?”
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“Don't know how to build a skincare routine?”
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