The Ordinary reviews and discussion

If you want to feel like a chemist while doing you're skincare, this is the brand for you! Price point is great, the little bottle droppers are impractical but very fun. It's a great brand to try out different skincare ingredients without wasting your money.

I love their salicylic acid! In general, I find that they’re the best brand for affordable skincare that’s acne-safe/simple ingredients.

I have been using the ordinary for a long time. I especially love their hyaluronic acid serum and moisturizer.

Pretty much no BS skincare, this is a great brand for beginners when it comes to the skincare realm. I can’t rate certain products because everyone’s skin is different but I would defiantly check them out.

I'm absolutely in love with their Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG. The contours of my eyes used to be fairly dark but after 3 weeks of use they're SO much lighter and my skin is so glowy. I've tried a few skincare products from The Ordinary but this is by far the most effective for me.

Famously well priced, but I do think in some ways the no-frills approach is not for everyone when it comes to skin care. It’s a bit too easy to overload on actives which can be super problematic!

Great price point! I have purchased for myself (middle aged) and my teenager! We both love the results!

You can't beat these price points at this quality. They're effective and inexpensive. Tread carefully if you're a skincare newbie. It's easy to overdo it with active ingredients and it can be confusing to know which products are right for you. They have regimen guides on their website you can reference as a starting point.

Super affordable and easy to find in stores. You have to know how to use the products and what you can and can’t combine but otherwise its a really great brand.

such good value for the price-point. Can't beat it.

5 stars just for affordable skincare, and for being one of the first brands to do it. There are some products I really loved (AHA/BHA peeling solution & glycolic acid) and others that just didn't stand out (the niacinamide serum), but overall I want to keep trying more.

Effective and straightforward. Exactly what I want in skincare.

The ordinary makes a customized skincare routine affordable for everyone! I truly love these products and that thanks to the price, I'm able to create a routine that works for me.

affordable yet effective products--- recommend their hyaluronic acid 10000%

I use this brand's hyaluronic acid and it is really improving my skin. I love the clean ingredients and packaging.

The Ordinary has great products at a great price point. Overall I love the products, but haven't found anything exceptional yet.

Hasn't done wonders for me like others seem to experience. But, I keep trying new products because there is so much on offer and it doesn't break the bank to buy a small bottle to try. I do however love the AHA berry mask, and the glycolic acid. The small bottles can last 1+ years if used only a couple times a week/month - a little goes a long way. Roomate swears by the niacinamide, moisturiser and vitamin C. And she looks good!

Great for a low budget product

The niacinimide and zinc and the glycolic acid toner cleared up years of acne that nothing else could. I attribute all of my confidence in my 20s to The Ordinary.

The best bang for your buck! I haven't tried all of The Ordinary products but I'm addicted to the Hyaluronic Acid serum and Multi-Peptide Serum. They are simple and clean, nothing weird or smelly!