The Ordinary

The Ordinary

The Ordinary reviews and discussion

4.5

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Ingredient-transparent formulations
  • Clinically effective actives
  • Minimalist, fragrance-free options
  • Wide, customizable range
  • Occasional sticky textures
  • Potential irritation from actives
  • Hit-or-miss product efficacy
  • Confusing layering for beginners

The Ordinary earns strong reviews for being effective and ingredient-focused: many users report clearer, smoother, more hydrated skin from staples like Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, and the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. Reviews also flag weaknesses: some formulas feel sticky or pill, certain actives (retinoids, vitamin C, high-percentage acids) can irritate or be too harsh, results can be hit-or-miss by product or skin type, and the range can be confusing without research.

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2,506 reviews and posts

  • The Ordinary is a unique brand, their products are top notch.

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  • There is nothing ordinary about The Ordinary, their products have been extraordinary for me. 🄰 I get the same instant results and relief that I get with products that sell at 5-10 times the cost of The Ordinary. šŸ’ø

  • I love the price point of their products and how well they work. I have tried most of their products and every one has worked so well on my skin. They have a product for everything and I know they won't cause any irritation.

  • Most of this skin care is really great and easy to use, although their lines change frequently, so if you carefully study and establish a skin care routine that works, you may not be able to reorder.

  • First try of this brand because it was on viral I was so scared . But I eventually love it when i tried their hyaluronic acid so smooth and very refreshing.I don’t even consider done prepping my skin without ordinary product.

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  • Inexpensive skincare products that normally produce good results!

  • An amazing affordable brand. I have their AHA BHA, retinol, salicylic acid, and hair serum. I love the first 3 and haven't had enough time to use the hair serum. The salicylic acid works fast, only took 2 nights of usage to see results.

  • I have tried a number of products from The Ordinary and thought they were a great deal and offered high-quality for the price point. I have had some dropper bottles leak, so I wish they’d use a pump bottle instead.

  • I've used a fee products from the brand before and they work like magic! Forever recommending this brand.

  • I've purchased and finished a bottle of the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum. I don't think it improves the texture of my skin in any way but it does help add some light hydration to my skin without feeling oily or clogging pores. I may not notice any textural changes to my skin because I do have good skin to begin with. I use it before or blended with my sunscreen which never moisturizes enough. I would purchase it again because you get alot for your money and it does a decent job at hydrating your skin. I also like that there is not a long list of ingredients in this product.

  • I’ve purchased multiple serums (Vitamin C, Azelaic acid, and Hyaluronic) and you cannot beat the price. I have not noticed any breakouts or ā€œbadā€ side effects, but also haven’t noticed anything great after months. The pure ingredient doesn’t have anything that actually helps the acids absorb, so you either need multiple products, or they should do some tweaking.

  • The Ordinary is great! I have the caffeine solution for the puffy eyes and it works great!

  • Decent quality products, never noticed a big difference from any of them, but at least they were super cheap. Hated the facewash though. Love that most things are in glass containers!

  • Their products are very well priced and are amazing

  • I’ve had good success using hyaluronic acid. I’ve enjoyed the AHA/BHA mask and Squalene as well. I like the brands simplicity and focus on certain ingredients. I will warn that it’s not always the nicest quality I’ve tried or the most effective.

  • I love their chemical peels! Super concentrated and very cost efficient.

  • Been an ordinary fan for quite some time and I love their products. My only complaint would be they have jacked-up prices. It was great to be able to go into sephora and purchase a quality skincare routine with larger than usual sized products for under $40 but now that is no longer the case.

  • These are great for the price that they are. They are easy to buy and come easy from Ulta or Target, my wife always gets them for me and I use them with ease.