The Ordinary reviews and discussion

I liked the serum and I think it worked a bit but theres not much more to it.

HUGE fan of The Ordinary and their beyond affordable price points while still maintaining ingredient integrity. I've used an array of their products but found the Hyaluronic acid and Niacinimide serums to be the most effective within my daily routine. This is one of those cases where you don't need to sacrifice the right ingredients because you can't afford the skincare line -- and in this market, that's greatly appreciated by your everyday consumer.

I tried to get into the hype. There is nothing *wrong* with these products. I like the basic moisturizer most. But I genuinely believe you can find better products individually from other places. I do love their breakdowns on mixing different chemicals, and what they do - it's super informative, and makes for a good shopping experience.

not sure how this skincare compare to thousand others.

Overall, I like The Ordinary. It always surprises me how affordable their products are, but not all of their products are as high quality as higher-end skincare companies. However, I am obsessed with their High-Adherence Silicone Primer. I've been using it for years and it's the perfect combination of light and tacky.

The ordinary is known for the novelty of its scientific approach and affordable pricing but I definitely feel like the products are a bit hit or miss. The niaciminide was a holy grail for me for a while, but I've tried the glycolic acid, azelaic acid, and some other products that I didn't really see any results with.

Affordable, effective skincare BUT you have to know your vitamins and chemicals. While The Ordinary can seem intimidating, it forces you to better understand what you are using on your face and why. I use a Hyaluronic Acid from TO and it is really helping my dry skin. Years ago I purchased a Vitamin C product that made me break out, and they gave me a full refund. Skincare doesn't need to be expensive to be effective and I think The Ordinary proves that.

Great products at a great price.

I love that the ordinary is super affordable and their products work super well.

The first product experience I had was using the hair growth serum, within the first week I noticed my scalp healthier and some baby hair popping out. From hair care to skin care, the ordinary has been there for me!

I love this brand for skin care, and you really can’t beat the price. It’s so easy to customize for exactly your needs. I do wish they would give a little bit more of an explanation on how to use each product best, and that some of the products weren’t so harsh for sensitive skin.

I love the ordinary. I come back to it frequently as it’s a great price point and i like the streamlined ingredients. The packaging is simple with minimal design and the function of the packaging is not overwrought. I regularly try other things but usually have at least one The Ordinary product in my lineup.

The rave was good while it lasted. Not sure if it ever did anything remarkable for my skin. The price was great but if it doesn’t do anything drastic or worthwhile then I prefer to pay a bit more.

Definitely worth the price. It feels like a no frills attached skincare brand that actually works. I've used their salicylic acid mask and the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution and would recommend both! Only thing is some of their solutions can be potent and you need to read the directions to use them correctly without damaging your skin.

Great quality and value product, but you have to be very intentional about what youre buying. Single ingredient products rely on the fact that you are sure you're using something you are deficient in.

Go in my bathroom and you'd think I'd got shares in this brand... I love it so much! The products are all brilliant and have completely transformed my skin. They're not quite as purse friendly as they used to be but they still deliver great results without too much outlay. I repeat buy a whole load of products, including the amazing Resveratrol, which I combine with the Vitamin C Suspension + HA Spheres to give me glowy skin and even out blemishes. I'm a complete convert, and so too is my partner. Ultimately, The Ordinary proves that you don't need to buy high end to get excellent results.

I’ve had a great experience with all products I’ve purchased from the ordinary, naicinimide, rose hip oil, vitamin C, AE Ferulic, squalane are all things I’ve purchased more than once!

looking back this brand has some major flaws but they are pretty iconic in that their innovative branding and price point changed the beauty landscape forever (and created many copycats along the way). i’ll always be appreciative of them kickstarting my love of skincare and they are a really good brand for a teenager to convince their mom to buy 😅. as for the products i remember using and my experience of them- Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% this serum gets a lot of flack for it’s gritty texture and i admit it’s true but it immensely helped my hyperpigmentation, so i personally could ignore it’s almost physical exfoliation feeling on my skin. Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA i definitely know i used this but don’t remember it doing anything at all. hyaluronic acid is extremely overrated as an ingredient. Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution on my skin 7% glycolic is just not strong enough to see results from even though i know this is meant to be a light everyday toner. but the hacks of using it as deodorant is so iconic pretty much every aha deo on the market now is a result of this product going viral. AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution this product did literally nothing for me which is hilarious seeing all of the pearl-clutching controversy surrounding it. like i literally remember taking a three hour nap after putting it on and still not washing it off until i went to bed and it felt like nothing, their vit c tingled my skin more 😆. Lactic Acid 10% + HA it’s a decent exfoliating moisturizing serum, but nothing stood out in particular.

I have loved every product I've tried by The Ordinary! The Brow & Lash Serum has been working WONDERS for me. My brows have grown exponentially in the last month. I have also recently been using "The Buffet" every night. It complete has eliminated the lines on my forehead and between my brows. It's Botox in a bottle! I have been telling all my friends about it. I am eager to try more products, but from what I have experience I am impressed. And not to mention, at that price point! It is affordable and accessible, I have purchased from Sephora, Ultra, and Amazon!

When their products work, it's amazing because you can see a difference in your skin and the affordability of their products is a big bonus. The problem for me was more often products I tried did not show a difference compared to alternative brands of the same product.