4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
The Ordinary
4.5 • 2,505 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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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LOVE The Ordinary. Can't beat the quality and prices. I use their toner and B Oil and am constantly asked about my skincare routine.
3y ago
One of my favorite skincare lines. They focus on ingredient-based skincare. It helped with my acne scarring. The niacinamida and marina water are my absolute go-to. Their rose hip seed oil is incredibly amazing as well.
Huge fan of the ordinary! It does wonders for my skin. + I love how affordable it is :)
Love this brand for the serums! But the moisturizer and the sunscreen make me breakout.
Great brand when starting with skincare to see what your skin likes. Used their niacinamide+ zinc serum which was effective at targeting acne. Also have used their makeup cleansing oat balm and would not recommend that because the texture was goopy and thick, which made the experience not as enjoyable. Overall this brand's products are cheap and effective, I would definitely recommend it for beginners.
3y ago
Great price point, but the facial oil has a really bad, aggressive smell.
affordable (kinda upset about the prices increase tho) and products that work. My favourites are the glycolic acid, rosehip oil, and amino acids + b5 serum!
I really love their HA Factors moisturizer. It will be a forever repurchase. I also love the rosehip and squalane oils. But I have a hard time navigating their skincare like as a whole, and I think other brands have entered the space that do a better job of explaining the complex science behind the products.
3y ago
I have the caffeine eye serum! Love it! I just dab every other day and I use it sometimes right after I hydrate my skin. I don’t use it often since I am not mostly puffy or dark but when it was bad this product came through. I also have the “vampire mask” . I read good things about it but it makes my skin very dry!
I've only used their hyaluronic acid, but I love it! The squeeze dropper is much better than other brands that have it in a bottle where you pour it out and it either gets everywhere or clogs where it comes out from.
3y ago
The products are cheap, but I have found other places with the same product that tends to work a little better. For example, the niacinamide from The Ordinary is weirdly frothy. The one from Good Molecules does not do that, and it is maybe a $1 more.
Smell is minimal so it's nice for face
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I have used better/smoother moisturizers. But nothing wrong with this one. I would get again and recommend
I have truly loved about 80% of the products I have bought and tried from The Ordinary! The price is EXTREMELY fair, the packaging is sleek, and the products are packed full of amazing and effective ingredients. Will continue to use this brand. Love them, despite my acne prone and sensitive skin!
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the caffeine under eye serum burned my eyes and the rosehip oil did not feel hydrating to me compared to others
I use glycol acid every single day as a deodorant. It's amazing because you literally cannot smell anything! The other products I have in my routine from here tremendously improved my skin tone and hydration. This brand is affordable, available for purchase on multiple platforms and effective. The website also gives a very quick and comprehensive quiz to help you pick exactly what you need for your personal daily skincare routine.
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The only thing I would change is replacing the bonus cap for the glycolic acid to a spraying option. Other than that, this brand and it's products are amazing.
3y ago
I gotta say, The Ordinary is an awesome brand, especially considering the price. I've tried a bunch of their products, and most of them I've really loved. But hey, a few just didn't do it for me, you know? Doesn't mean the whole line isn't great, it's just that not all of their stuff worked with my skin type. What really makes this brand stand out is how affordable it is without compromising on quality. Plus, they've got such a wide range of products that can tackle all sorts of skin issues. It's pretty impressive, I must say.
High quality products at a fair price! I've used the niacinamide, retinol, and mandelic acid syrums. I've had great results :)
I like this brand I saw it advertised a lot online so I wanted to test it out and I like my results
3y ago
I have been a fan of The Ordinary since their early start up days. Years later and their products are still in my skincare rotation.
THE BEST SKINCARE PRODUCTS EVER!!!!!
I like the ordinary but I feel like some of their serums do the same things as other of their serums.
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Overall, I like the product and have been using it for a few years now. However, I think the INkey List is going to give them a run for their money for half the price.