Explore The Best Skincare Buys From The Ordinary
While most of us are au fait with The Ordinary and its budget-friendly skincare, it’s actually part of a bigger beauty brand called DECIEM. The company’s Chief Scientific Officer Prudvi Kaka stays on top of all the up-and-coming ingredients and oversees the formulations for both brands.
Why We Love The Ordinary
When a brand has products that are this good value and really do deliver results, it’s hard not to love it. While you can build a bespoke The Ordinary skincare routine to suit your skin, we tend to use one or two serums alongside other products for ease.Not sure what the best The Ordinary products for acne are, or not sure which retinol serum to go for? We've done the leg work for you.
Meet 11 Of The Best The Ordinary Products
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Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, £5.00
What’s the hype? A firm favourite, this formula is one to buy in bulk as it's often out of stock because people love it so much.
Who’s it good for? If you battle with breakouts and blemishes you need The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% in your skincare arsenal. Both niacinamide and zinc help to ease inflammation, and the former helps to refine pores too. Apply it after any other serums in your routine.
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Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £9.73
What’s the hype? The price of this serum has ensured its place at the top of the bestsellers list. Prior to The Ordinary launching you couldn’t find a hyaluronic acid serum for less than £15 and this formula gives you change from £7.
Who’s it good for? All skin types and tones can reap the hydrating rewards of this purse-friendly serum. Use it morning and evening after cleansing for maximum results.
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AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, £8.90
What’s the hype? This exfoliating treatment shot to fame on Instagram and TikTok thanks not just to its results, but its eye-catching red colour.
Who’s it good for? If you’ve used glycolic acid before, this is a potent dose and makes light work of any dry, dead surface skin, as well as helping to loosen blocked pores. Don’t be tempted to overuse this product though, once or twice a week is more than enough.
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Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, £8.40
What’s the hype? Caffeine is in plenty of eye creams thanks to its renergising powers, but it’s rare that you’ll find a 5% dose and a price tag of less than £10, let alone £7.90. EGCG is extracted from green tea and is thought to help ease puffiness.
Who’s it good for? Anyone who wakes up with puffy eyes and dark circles could benefit from this lightweight serum.
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Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA, £6.10
What’s the hype? We’ve talked a lot about price already, but less face cream contains hyaluronic acid, glycerin, ceramides and amino acids and it’s less than a fiver! This is another much loved formula that regularly garners praise on social media.
Who’s it good for? Whether you’ve got dry or oily skin, this clever moisturiser is worth trying out as it can be layered over all serums, including your retinols and vitamin C formulas.
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Multi-peptide + Ha Serum, £15.90
What’s the hype? All the hydrating and plumping benefits of hyaluronic acid are complimented beautifully with skin-boosting peptides that help to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
Who’s it good for? Anyone who is concerned with fine lines and wrinkles, dullness and dehydration.
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Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, N/A
What’s the hype? An affordable, entry level glycolic solution that helps to smooth and brighten your complexion, there’s little not to love about this exfoliating toner.
Who’s it good for? While The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is best suited to the glycolic pros, this toning solution is perfect for anyone who’s new to AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids).
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Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%, £7.70
What’s the hype? Research has shown that 23% is the highest amount of vitamin C our skin can absorb and utilise. Usually this type of product would set you back a lot more than £4.90. When this formula is in stock, we highly recommend buying two without delay.
Who’s it good for? If you’ve heard about the powers of vitamin C but have yet to try it, this is the perfect formula to get you started. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and renowned for its brightening benefits.
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100% Rose-Hip Seed Oil, £9.70
What’s the hype? Rosehip oil is the beauty industry’s go-to oil because it offers serious skincare benefits, including easing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation. It’s rare to find a cold-pressed pure oil for less than a tenner.
Who’s it good for? Pretty much all skin types, including oily, can benefit from using rosehip oil in the evenings. Two to three drops massaged into your skin will leave your complexion looking fresher and plumper almost instantly.
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Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, £7.40
What’s the hype? Retinol is one of the most talked about skincare ingredients and The Ordinary has a range of vitamin A products to suit every skin type.
Who’s it good for? If you're new to retinol or have super sensitive skin, this is one of the best The Ordinary products to add to your basket. With a 0.2% dose of retinol along with squalane, this treatment serum will ease your skin in and help smooth fine lines without causing irritation
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Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, £7.40
What’s the hype? We're often asked what the best The Ordinary product for acne is and this is the treatment we always find ourselves recommending. It offers a potent dose of retinol without irritating the skin - we still recommend using just once or twice a week to begin with to ease your skin in.
Who’s it good for? You've used retinol serums before and are looking for a stronger formula to help get rid of acne and ease scarring.
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