The Ordinary reviews and discussion

I was super excited to try this brand, but I don't think it really lives up to the hype. I've tried lots of different products, after completing the survey on their website and speaking to sales advisors, but every single product I tried caused massive breakouts. I know a lot of people swear by the ordinary, so I'd love to know what I'm doing wrong!

I have used ordinary for quite some time and I just love their products. They are affordable and really help with my skin. I have combination so I am dry and oily and these products have helped so much.

Love these products. There is a product for every skin type and it’s super affordable.

I incorporated glycolic acid into my skincare routine specifically to address hyperpigmentation, and I'm thrilled to report that it delivered outstanding results in just two weeks.

This line is amazing!

Great quality and great prices. I’ve tried many products and haven’t had a problem with any! Will continue to invest in these for my skincare :)

The Ordinary is an exceptional brand. Making designer quality skin care at an affordable price for consumers does not seem like an easy feat, but they really nail it. I love their minimal packaging and I really love how their products make my skin feel. Their moisturize is one of my favorites - it goes on the skin smooth without feeling heavy. I also always make sure to keep a handful of their serums in my medicine cabinet.

Love all the products

I love how minimalistic all their stuff is. Definitely makes it easier to understand the products. Recommend.

Love these products. Good quality at a fair price

Really great price for the amount of product.

Such a good price and also great quality! My skin love it

The Ordinary is top quality skin care but so affordable. The Squaline cleaner and Hyaluronic acid with B5 are two of the best products in my opinion and I've used them for over the last two years. My skin is clear and smooth. I highly recommend The Ordinary products for all skin care needs.

Skincare is highly dependent on the end user's needs and genetic makeup, so a product that doesn't do much for one person may work wonders for another. I'd say The Ordinary as a whole is a reliable starting point for no-frills formulations that are effective. I've been enjoying their Glycolipid Cream Cleanser as of late (it makes my skin feel clean without stripping), their Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution has been repurposed as a deodorant (no BO all day!), and their AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is a cult classic that makes my skin feel baby-smooth. I don't care for their Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum as the formula isn't the most cosmetically elegant and pills when layered with other products, and their Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG eye serum does nada for me.

Cute packaging, but their products never ended up living up to expectations for me.

The Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid work great. but their moisturizers make my skin really oily/greasy

Great value for money with products that are effective. The retinol in particular is a great option that is cheap and works exceptionally well. Slovember sales (23% off in Nov aka Black Friday sales) is also a unique take on promos and gives everyone more time to buy what they love vs. impulse buy.

Do you need high quality skincare at a drugstore price? Look no further than The Ordinary!!! Their formulas are incredible and their pricing is absolutely amazing!!! It’s actually more affordable than most drugstore brands and more reliable and effective than many high end brands! I love their glycolic acid toner and AHA serum.

great products. not too expensive and accurate for my skin type.

helps my skin and is a part of my routine.