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.
Not sure what the best The Ordinary products for acne are, or which retinol serum to go for? We've done the legwork for you.
Meet The Best The Ordinary Products
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PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum, £8.00
What’s the hype? This PHA-infused lip serum can be used daily to gently exfoliate your lips and help them stay softer for longer. Expect enhanced moisture retention and reduced susceptibility to dryness and cracking.
Who’s it good for? Anybody who wants reliably soft, smooth lips without harsh scrubbing. This serum will make your lips plumper, enhance their natural colour and help reduce the appearance of fine lines.
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Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, £7.70
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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Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, £5.00
What’s the hype? Niacinamide balances your skins natural sebum production, reducing oiliness and getting rid of pore build-up. Antioxidants zinc and vitamin B3 help repair damage and reduce inflammation for a happy, healthy skin barrier.
Who’s it good for? Oily and acne prone skin types. This vitamin-infused formula is effective at soothing problematic breakouts and minimising the appearance of pores.
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Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £8.80
What’s the hype? Prior to The Ordinary launching you couldn’t find a hyaluronic acid serum for less than £15 and this formula gives you change from £9 for one of the most popular active ingredients on the market – for good reason. The formula has recently been reformulated, to provide moisture and helps your skin retain its natural moisture.
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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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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Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum, £14.20
What’s the hype? Powered with peptides, this lash and brow serum works hard to give your lash and brows more volume.
Who’s it good for? Anyone who feels like their lashes and brows might be thinning or who are trying to give them more volume. Use this serum every evening to achieve fuller and thicker lashes over time.
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Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, £6.10
What’s the hype? An affordable salicylic acid serum that helps smooth texture on your skin’s surface by removing dead skin cells and blemishes to keep your skin calm and clear.
Who’s it good for? This gentle method of exfoliation is well suited to acne-prone skin, as it helps prevent breakouts and oil build up, without aggravating your skin. It’s designed to be applied only to problem areas to avoid dryness.
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Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, £11.10
What’s the hype? Azelaic acid is a soothing active ingredient that will even out your skin tone and provide radiance by boosting skin cell turnover.
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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Squalane Cleanser, £8.30
What’s the hype? This balm-to-oil formula is similar to other popular cleansing balms, but for a fraction of the price! Melt away makeup and impurities for a deep, squeaky-clean cleanse. Squalane moisturises your skin as you massage it in to avoid the skin feeling tight and stripped.
Who’s it good for? If you have had cleansers that felt too harsh previously or are on the lookout for a cheaper alternative to your current one, you will love this gentle formula. The oil glides across your face and eyes, avoiding tugging on delicate skin which causes premature signs of ageing.
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Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, £8.40
What’s the hype? Caffeine is in plenty of eye creams thanks to its re-energising powers, but it’s rare that you’ll find a 5% dose and a price tag of less than £10, let alone £8.40. 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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Squalane and Amino Acids Lip Balm, £8.50
What’s the hype? In the golden age of lip care, this is The Ordinary's solution for intense lip hydration. With squalane and amino acids, this formula will keep dry lips at bay all day and night.
Who’s it good for? Everyone will love this formula, but if you feel like your lips are chronically chapped and have a hard time keeping them hydrated, this could be the solution for you. Wear it under your favourite lip colour during the day and apply a thick layer at night to use it as a lip mask.
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GF 15% Solution, £13.50
What’s the hype? The latest launch from The Ordinary is a ground breaking, affordable formula made with growth factors to help repair the skin like no other product from the brand does.
Who’s it good for? If you're looking to treat hyperpigmentation, sun damage and other types of discolouration, this formula will help repair the skin, increase cell turnover and give you glowy, plump and firmer skin.
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.Read More
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