CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum vs The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%

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. CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum does more across the board (it leads on hydration, barrier repair, oil-control & blemishes), while The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the simpler, more pared-back pick. Reach for CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum if you want the actives; The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% if you want fewer ingredients doing less, gently. The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% keeps clear of pregnancy-flagged actives, while CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum carries one that is best paused in pregnancy.

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% is the cheaper of the two (~€6 vs ~€18).

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.