The Ordinary Skincare

The Ordinary skincare products are so popular because they are formulated to deliver active ingredients to your skin at a super affordable price. Their retinoids are a perfect example: they provide all the anti-aging benefits of retinol without a hefty price tag. The Ordinary offers three retinol concentrations: 0.2%, 0.5%, and 1%, and three Granactive …

The Ordinary is an affordable skincare brand with an extensive catalog of products, including retinoids, which are derivatives of Vitamin A. Retinoids are known for treating acne, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation, so they can be a great addition to any anti-aging skincare routine. The Ordinary offers 0.2%, 0.5%, and 1% retinol formulations. I will be testing …

If you deal with clogged pores and excess oil, sometimes no amount of cleansing or exfoliating seems to help. That’s where a charcoal mask comes in. Clay face masks are well-known for drawing out impurities and unclogging pores. And luckily, clay is not an expensive active, so you can usually find it in products at …

Vitamin C is one of the most well-known, researched, and widely used skincare ingredients. Topical vitamin C offers a wide range of benefits for most skin types, so it’s a great idea to incorporate this ingredient into your skincare routine. The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2% contains pure vitamin C (ascorbic acid) …

Fine lines and wrinkles are a few of the most noticeable visible signs of aging, particularly around the eyes and forehead. While many The Ordinary anti-aging serums are available to address wrinkles and fine lines, The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% is The Ordinary’s serum formulated to tackle expression lines and wrinkles, specifically around the eyes …

The Ordinary offers affordable skincare products that are backed by science. While you may be familiar with The Ordinary niacinamide or hyaluronic acid serums, The Ordinary also has more unique offerings like their Pycnogenol 5% antioxidant serum. While I touched on The Ordinary’s Pycnogenol in my guide to The Ordinary’s antioxidants, today, I’ll discuss my …

The Ordinary offers some amazing skincare products at unbelievably low prices. But with so many products available, it can be tricky to know how to layer them correctly. As with any skincare product, The Ordinary delivers active ingredients (the ingredients that provide the skincare benefits you are looking for) in various bases, from water-based solutions …

There are many eyelash and eyebrow growth serums on the market, and some actually work. But I have yet to find a lash and brow product that is affordable and effective and doesn’t endlessly irritate my eyes. Enter The Ordinary Peptide Lash and Brow Serum. When I saw this lash and brow serum launch from …

Regardless of your skin type, you need to moisturize your skin to keep your complexion hydrated and your skin barrier strong. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is formulated to do just that. It is a nourishing moisturizer that contains many active ingredients including hyaluronic acid to hydrate, moisturize and plump your skin. I’ve …

Exfoliating toners work to slough off dead skin cells and help brighten your complexion, so they make a great addition to your skincare routine if you want a more radiant complexion. But since there are so many options to choose from, which should you use? Two options are best-selling glycolic acid toners: Pixi Glow Tonic …