If The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% is out of stock, too strong for your skin, or you want a different texture, these are the closest alternatives our editors have tested.
Best overall alternative
[Brand X] Brightening Serum — closest in efficacy and texture. Same L-ascorbic acid core, slightly lower concentration for daily comfort, $18.
Gentle alternative
Lumière Glass-Skin Serum — the kinder option with copper peptides. Same glow effect, zero tingle, $48. See full comparison →
Budget alternative
Timeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic — the closest dupe to the classic expensive formula. Same texture, similar results, $28.
Sensitive-skin alternative
[Brand Y] Gentle C Serum — formulated for reactive skin. Lower concentration, niacinamide-paired to buffer the vitamin C, $22.