4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
The Ordinary
4.5 • 2,516 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
The Ordinary earns strong reviews as effective, ingredient-forward skincare that improves texture, hydration, acne, and clarity—standouts include Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, and Squalane Cleanser—while minimalist packaging appeals. Reviews also flag downsides: some formulas feel sticky or pill, actives can be harsh or confusing to layer, certain products (retinols, vitamin C, hair care) underperform for some, and a few report irritation or breakouts.
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4y ago
I love the Ordinary and have tried several products of there’s out during my journey towards clearer, healthier skin. I love what they’re doing for the skincare industry by being transparent with ingredients. There’s no guesswork with what you’re getting and you can easily tell if there’s an ingredient that could potentially irritate your specific skin type since everything is listed right there on the bottle and is a quick google search away, which is super helpful since the words can be a bit confusing at first glance! They also have a wide range of products from skincare to haircare and have all proven to be effective. Everything is also at a super affordable price point which makes it a no brainer for me.
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I found that some of the products have kind of a strong scent which doesn’t necessarily bother me but could be an irritant for others.
4y ago
I use Hyaluronic serum and retinol. Affordable and beneficial
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I use Hyaluronic serum and retinol. Affordable and beneficial
4y ago
I love these products they are so affordable and cleared out my skin like no other brand has ever ! I specifically used the coffe serum for eyes and it does WONDERS I love !
4y ago
Absolutely love ordinary this brand helped me with my skin a lot especially due to me have sensitive skin ! I absolutely love their serum very light weight and keeps your skin glowing for 24 hours !
4y ago
Love the simplicity of the products as well as the affordability. The brand also helps with better understanding the ingredients present in other skincare as well, which I appreciate.
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Great for testing out an ingredient and figuring out what works best for you.
4y ago
I have a number of The Ordinary products. I personally think it's impossible for any one person to say a particular product makes an enormous difference, unless it's a prescription product of some sort. But I recently went for a facial and was told that whatever I was using was doing a great job on my ... ahem, on the older side skin. And that was coming from a person who represents a brand and might have had an interest in telling me that I had problems that could be fixed by her products. So I credit The Ordinary's reasonably priced, easily used line of lotions and potions for that compliment. Just for specifics, I especially like the Vitamin C powder, which I mix on an as-needed basis (since Vit C degrades quickly) with a few drops of niacinimide serum and a small amount of moisturizer, then layer on more moisture and a sun screen.
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No complaints. I like the products and, whenever I go into the store, I get good advice on how to use them, without being pushed towards anything extra.
4y ago
I love using the ordinary! I usually use these products right before bed, Especially the rose hip seed oil. It softens my skin and makes my face feel hydrated.
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I do think it could be more clear to see which product from the ordinary you are buying. It all looks the same so it is hard to know which bottle your grabbing.
4y ago
My three step skin care routine constisted of the ordinary retinol, hyaluronic acid eye serum and moisturizer and it completely changed my everyday life. Now I’m feeling comfortable in my own skin and I definitely do not feel the urge to put makeup on whenever I go out. When I do wear makeup it’s sits perfectly on my skin due to the fact that it’s prepped the way it should be!!!
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Vitamin c can be used during night time too!!!
4y ago
I've had a great experience with The Ordinary products, they really suit my needs and they carry a lot of value. I have oily skin and the products I've enjoyed the most are the Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (although it's a little harder to find in shops here in Europe) and the caffeine eye cream. I would only recommend to keep an eye on the instructions on the label, because some of the products can make your skin photosensitive
4y ago
I absolutely swear by The Ordinary Hydroluronic Acid - I have struggled with super dry skin my whole life and nothing helped at all. Until the Ordinary. I also love that their products are so affordable and they do what they say they are going to do.
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I have always been completely satisfied with any product purchased from them!
4y ago
I love the ease of using The Ordinary products. They are super accessible with regards to both costs and knowledge. I have learned so much about how to care for my skin in the best ways! Definitely recommend!
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The products are super easy to use, but make sure you read all of the labels/packaging before using the products. Due to the ingredients that are used, some of the product require refrigeration.
4y ago
Accessible skincare for those on a budget. This was the first skincare brand I used and it worked great for basic skin hydration. However, I would recommend that you invest a couple dollars more in skincare that has multiple ingredients in each package vs. only one so you don't have to figure out which ingredients will go together best.
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Having markers on the packaging itself that tells you what ingredients not to mix it with would help. It would also be great if you added some color to products that were meant for daytime or night time.
4y ago
I'm a big fan of their face moisturizer. I've been using it for the past two years. It hydrates my sensitive skin without causing irritation.
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I've tried a few of the other products and was a left a little underwhelmed. But overall their a good staple in your skincare routine.
4y ago
I love ordinarys skincare line. My skincare routine is never complete if i do not use their products.
4y ago
The Ordinary is mu GO TO for super simple beneficial skincare! Everything from their serums to the peels and SPF's i've tried them all and have nothing bad to say because it all just works perfectly within my skincare routine! Obsessed with them always!
4y ago
The Ordinar is a good started skincare line, but I did not find that it gave me any lasing results. Thir hyaluronic acid serum was fine, it gave me a little more moisture in my skin, but nothing to write home about. I also felt this way about most of their other products. It is also difficult to knw what percentages of different products your should be getting for your skin.
4y ago
I have tried a couple of products from The Ordinary - their eyebrow and eyelash serum works wonders and does the same job as products 4 times the price does. Their retinol serum and AHA mask was also great. But I had to learn from friends and Tiktok how damaging the products can be if not used correctly, which I think they could specify more. But I will definitely try out more of their products!
4y ago
I absolutely love the squalene cleanser, it’s the first step in my skincare routine and helps remove my makeup before I cleanse again! Another great product I use is the hyaluronic acid. Very affordable brand and clean ingredients.
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If you have sensitive skin underneath your eyes I wouldn’t recommend using the caffeine solution. It irritated my eyes and gave me chemical burns, took a while to heal. This is the only product I had trouble with though.
4y ago
For the price point you can find great quality skincare options with great ingredients. I love using the AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution twice a week.
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I would definitely do my research to see what products work well with each so you do not have a negative reaction. The website is very helpful so you know EXACTLY how to use their products
4y ago
My skin usually gets really dry, doesn’t matter what I use it will eventually look dry again as the day goes on. I started using the ordinary moisturiser and within a few months the moisture of my skin improved so much! And I love how affordable it is.