4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
The Ordinary
4.5 • 2,520 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
The Ordinary earns strong reviews as effective, ingredient-forward skincare that improves texture, hydration, acne, and clarity—standouts include Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, and Squalane Cleanser—while minimalist packaging appeals. Reviews also flag downsides: some formulas feel sticky or pill, actives can be harsh or confusing to layer, certain products (retinols, vitamin C, hair care) underperform for some, and a few report irritation or breakouts.
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4y ago
Love their affordability and quality of products. Their aha bha mask is my holy grail!
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Could re work some products and provide minis for example for the glycolic acid bottle.
4y ago
80% of my skincare is the ordinary now. I like how straightforward their products are. I can easily add or subtract steps depending on the season or the needs of my skin. Their multi-peptide serum is a staple in my routine as well as their exfoliators. I also love their hair serum.
4y ago
I have used many of their products from skincare to hair. They all have worked pretty well for me!
I have tried the ordinary's hyaluronic acid serum, glycolic acid toner, rosehip seed oil, and their infamous red AHA and BHA peeling solution. I'm not sure if these products did anything beneficial for me, but they didn't do anything terrible, either.
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I don't know a whole lot about skincare, but the ordinary seems to offer products with isolated active ingredients. It would be nice if there was a user-friendly and easy to understand guide for their products and what each one does, and how each one works with others from the brand. It seems like we're all going in blind if we don't know exactly what niacinamide or azelaic acid is, what they do, and how they interact with each other, for instance.
I love that they make great actives accessible to everyone. I’ve been using their products for years and I gift them all the time. Some of the products could use nicer textures but for like $7 it’s fine.
I love how affordable this brand is together with the high quality products. I've been using their products for more than 4 years and I love it
Tried the hyaluronic acid and niacinamide in winter of 2021. Both gave me a horrific allergic reaction where my face got puffy, red, and itchy. Have not tried a product since for fear of another reaction.
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Be sure to patch test first to avoid a potential reaction.
4y ago
Functional and affordable skincare, no frills but you don't have to pay for a brand name
4y ago
I really tried to like The Ordinary because I had seen lots of good reviews. I tried a brightening serum and the caffeine under eye serum but didn’t really see any results. Really disappointing.
Love the affordability and packaging.
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It’s more difficult to understand the function of the product than it is with other brands
I LOVE THE ARGERELINE SOLUTION!!! I'm also a big hemisqualene fan, and it's one of the few places I could buy some. I've been using face oils since 2012, so this was my secret to glowing skin. Their innovative products pushed the prices down on squalene everywhere, and bukachiol. The granactive retinoid 0.2% is a great product to start retinols early up. Just some solid products at a great price and packaging.
I’ve heard a lot of great things - I like their approach to simple packaging and the price is great. Unfortunately, most of their products don’t work for my skin
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I love the face product and serums. I use them daily to try and keep my face feeling and looking good
I have quite a bit of product from The Ordinary. I'm lucky to have both the stand alone stores and Sephora really accessible to get the products. The great thing about it is that it's REALLY inexpensive for highly potent products that are the same if not better than brands much much much more expensive. You can tailor a combination of products just for what you need. Sometimes it's worked really well for me, but other time, I feel like I'm combining 5 different things and to pay more for it all in one product, I would have done that if possible.
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For one or two products that are really potent in a small combination or individually, really worth it. If you need a combination of a items, it's good to weigh the time and amount of items compared to one single item from another brand that may do it all in one. Either way, its a huge money saver when you do use them and they are REALLY effective.
So many products, love that they’re all small in size and that was they’re inexpensive and you can buy multiple things
Their products can be a bit hit or miss for me, but some have become absolute staples in my skincare routine like the hyaluronic acid and niacinamide powder. I love how affordable they are, and their single ingredient products or serums (like their oils) are great. Less of a fan of their moisturizers, as they didn't seem to moisturize much.
Obsessed with this brand
The Ordinary products have been a staple in my skin care routine. Super effective while not breaking the back. Thank you!
The Ordinary products literally saved my skin. The serums, the peeling mask, the cleanser, every one of their product is perfect
I really do like the ordinary line. The ingredients are good and effective, just need to know the combinations and what you're doing.