This post will be sharing ten of the best products from The Ordinary that are worth your money!
Love it or hate it, The Ordinary has revolutionized the skincare industry as we know it.
They came and shattered all the gatekeeping that goes on in the industry.
Right before our very eyes, brands switched strategies as consumers became more knowledgeable about skincare ingredients. T
Thanks to The Ordinary’s rock-bottom prices, skincare brands will have to bring more to the table than just skincare ingredients.
While the revolution spearheaded by The Ordinary has quite a number of pros, it doesn’t come without challenges.
From less-than-elegant formulations to a lack of adequate consumer education, raw ingredient products like the recently launched Niacinamide Powder have sometimes gotten out of control.
As the general consensus by most skincare enthusiasts, The Ordinary is the perfect brand for any skincare beginner.
You’re introduced and familiarized with the raw skincare ingredients and how they work on your skin type before moving on to the next stage.
After a while with The Ordinary, it is natural to want to graduate to a more refined/well-rounded skincare brand.
At this point, you’re armed with the best information to make informed purchasing decisions.
In other words, no brand can scam or bamboozle you anymore.
Now that we have acknowledged the importance of The Ordinary in the beauty industry in 2020, let’s take a look at some of their best products.
Here are 10 Best Products from The Ordinary Skincare.
Over the last year, I have used quite a lot of products from The Ordinary Skincare.
Some have become a staple in my skincare routine, while others have been replaced.
It goes without saying that regardless of your level of skincare expertise, you’ll still find a few of The Ordinary products handy in your routine.
Due to the scarcity of equally affordable brands, products like Azelaic Acid, Magneic Acid, and Alpha Aribbutin will continue to be stars.
The Ordinary 10% Azelaic Acid Suspension
While Azelaic Acid hasn’t taken off like its Niacinamide counterpart, it is one of the best products you should have in your routine, particularly if you are dealing with dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
It’s a multifunctional brightening formula that improves the skin tone and the look of blemishes.
Again, if you have dark spots, drop the Vitamin C serums and go all out with Azelaic Acid.
Your skin will thank you.
For a powerhouse hyperpigmentation cocktail, combine Azelaic Acid with Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin a few times a week in your PM Routine.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA
One of the amazing things about The Ordinary is how they popularized direct acids.
I’m sure most of us struggled a lot with facial scrubs, particularly because they damaged our skin barrier.
Now, with The Ordinary, you have no excuse not to chemically exfoliate.
The 5% Lactic Acid is a mild and gentle Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that exfoliates the top layer of our skin.
At 5%, it is gentle enough to not cause any serious irritation.
Don’t fall for brands that make you use higher percentages of ingredients.
Higher is not always better.
It also doubles as a humectant which draws moisture in from the atmosphere.
This makes it even more suitable for those with dry skin.
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
One of the best products from The Ordinary is Mandelic Acid.
Unfortunately, it isn’t readily available with other brands.
It happens to be the most gentle of all AHAs.
This makes it suitable for people of colour or just anyone with sensitive skin.
Ideally, if you are starting out with direct acids, you should start with Mandelic Acid before moving up to stronger AHAs.
If you also struggle with hyperpigmentation, this is also an amazing AHA to combine with Azelaic Acid.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Possibly the best-selling product after the Niacinamide is the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, and for good reason.
I mean, what other brand will give you a 240ml Glycolic Acid product that you could literally use from head to toe?
I know I initially complained about the size, but when you discover all the amazing ways you can use this product, you will appreciate it even more.
If you’re not aware, Glycolic Acid is the strongest AHA, so you have to be very careful with it.
Start once or twice a week. If your skin still can’t tolerate it, it means your skin is sensitive.
So, choose a milder acid like Lactic or Mandelic and use Glycolic for your body.
The Ordinary Plant-Derived Squalane
For someone like me with dry, dehydrated skin, plant-derived squalane is one of my favourite products from The Ordinary.
It literally took my glow and hydration to the next level.
The best part is that you only need one or two drops, which is enough for your entire face.
If you have oily skin, you might not find it necessary, so I suggest you stay clear of it.
But for dry skin, it is everything and then some!
The Ordinary Organic Cold-Pressed Seed Rosehip Oil
Before I started using The Ordinary Skincare products, I used to use Rosehip Seed Oil a lot.
It was pretty helpful in fading my dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
As such, it became a staple in my skincare routine over the years.
Immediately, I saw that The Ordinary sold it as well, and I was thrilled.
I love how it keeps my skin dewy after my moisturizer.
If you want to introduce facial oils into your skincare routine, you should definitely get Rosehip Oil.
This non-greasy formula would work for most skin types.
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Another game-changing product from The Ordinary is the Alpha Arbutin serum.
Listen, although it takes a while to see a visible difference, it sure as hell works for hyperpigmentation.
Right now, I don’t buy any brightening product without Arbutin in it.
That’s how powerful it is.
So, if you decide to commit to Alpha Arbutin, make sure you are patient enough.
I’ve probably run through about four bottles already.
It’s amazing for all skin types, and you can use it daily without conflicting with other products.
The Ordinary Buffet (Multi-Peptides + HA Serum)
Another best-selling product which I’m seriously looking forward to trying is The Ordinary Buffet.
This is a powerful cocktail of peptides for anyone who wants to target multiple signs of ageing simultaneously.
If you start to notice a few wrinkles or fine lines, get on Buffet ASAP!
If you’re still young but have older people in your life who really need help with ageing concerns, grab a bottle or three of them.
For more gift ideas from The Ordinary, check out Gifts for Her: The Ordinary Skincare Set.
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
Another one of my favourite things about The Ordinary is its beginner-friendly retinol.
You don’t have to break the bank for a decent Retinol serum that works.
Just like the Buffet, Retinol is also amazing for targeting early signs of ageing.
Apart from that, it is great for increasing cell turnover.
This makes it incredibly effective for fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
While I didn’t have the best first-time experience using The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, I’m happy to say that my skin has built great tolerance.
For all the tips that worked for me, check out The Ordinary Retinol Guide.
The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
The Ordinary Vitamin C serums don’t exactly have the best reputation, but the only one that seems to stand out is the Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%.
It is a near-perfect formula that combines two brightening powerhouses at the best concentrations.
The percentages are not too high, like the rest of the Vitamin C serums in their portfolio.
While the sweet spot for Vitamin C’s effectiveness is between 10 and 15%, 8% is not completely bad.
I actually prefer it if I have to sacrifice 2% more for Arbutin.
I bought one bottle once and didn’t quite enjoy it until I recently became obsessed with Arbutin.
\Now, I always have it in my AM routine.
In Conclusion,
The Ordinary might not be the perfect brand, but there’s no doubt that it has made its mark in the skincare industry.
So, have fun with them and explore different products.
But at the same time, be careful and don’t burn your skin.
If you’re targeting specific concerns, give the product ample time to work.
Don’t use a product for two weeks expecting overnight results.
Use them for at least three weeks to get visible differences.
Enjoy!
If you’re feeling completely intimidated and overwhelmed by The Ordinary skincare, I recommend taking Extraordinary Skin With The Ordinary. The Ordinary speed training was created by my scientist friend Cheryl Woodman. Cheryl’s helped hundreds of ladies see real-life results first-hand. Click here to find out more about the course and see their reviews.
What are your favourite products from The Ordinary?
Share them with me in the comments!
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