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🤍Glow On, Bestie: The Ordinary Edition
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items Simple, affordable, and so effective — The Ordinary is skincare that actually gets the job done! Here are my must-haves for glowing, healthy skin without the drama 💧✨ Perfect for beginners and skincare lovers.
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🌷Soft & Fresh: My Go-To Cleansers
🤍Holy Grail Serums You’ll Love
🌸 The Ordinary Moisturizers You’ll Love
Exfoliators I Love 💗
🌷Soft & Fresh: My Go-To Cleansers
Every dreamy skincare routine starts with a clean, happy face 🧼✨. These cleansers are my go-to’s for taking the day off, hitting reset, and giving my skin all the gentle love it deserves. Whether you're feeling dry, oily, or just need a little refre...
When my skin is feeling a little oily or congested, THIS is my go-to 🙌🏼✨. It’s a soft foaming formula (nothing harsh!) and it makes my face feel fresh and clean without being too stripping. Perfect for that ‘clean girl’ vibe
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
My skin LOVES this one when it’s feeling sensitive or dry 🥹💧. It’s super gentle, melts away makeup like magic, and leaves my face sooo soft. Plus, no tight, squeaky feeling after. 10/10 my cozy cleanser for everyday!
Squalane Cleanser
If you want a creamy, dreamy cleanse without messing up your skin barrier, this is it bestie!! 🌸 It removes everything while keeping my skin plump and comfy. I love using it when my face needs a little extra TLC.
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
🤍Holy Grail Serums You’ll Love
Hey beauty babe! ✨ If you're ready to seriously glow up your skincare game, these The Ordinary serums are your new BFFs. Affordable, powerful, and perfect for whatever your skin is feeling. Here's all my faves I swear by (and you’re about to be obses...
My go-to for keeping my skin clear and pores tiny. If you get oily or breakout-prone, you’ll LOVE this.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
💦 The hydration BFF everyone needs. It makes your skin feel so juicy and bouncy!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
🌸 If dark spots and uneven tone are bugging you, this little guy is magic.
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
👀 Say goodbye to puffy morning eyes. It’s like coffee... for your face!
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
💋 Tiny lines? This one smooths them out like a dream. They call it “Botox in a bottle” for a reason.
Argireline Solution 10%
🌙 Ready to level up your skincare? This retinol is strong but still gentle. Hello glow!
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
🧼 Gently buffs away dead skin so you’re always looking fresh and smooth.
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
🔮 THE viral red mask. It’s intense but leaves you with movie star skin.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
🌿 Breakouts who?? This unclogs pores and calms angry skin like magic.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
🌞 A soft, sweet way to brighten your skin if normal vitamin C feels too spicy.
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
🌼Think of this as a little plumping magic wand for fine lines and wrinkles.
Matrixyl 10% + HA
🍑 Gentle exfoliation if you have sensitive or reactive skin. So soft and glowy!
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
🌊 Skin food! Leaves your face feeling hydrated, happy, and healthy.
Amino Acids + B5
🛡️ Your skin’s personal bodyguard. Fights pollution and keeps you looking fresh.
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
🏖️ Super antioxidant that feels luxe. Great for keeping skin firm and hydrated.
Pycnogenol 5%
🐚 A watery, super light hydrator that feels like a cool drink for your skin.
Marine Hyaluronics
✨ Think of it like “Buffet” but extra spicy! Boosts glow, firmness, and overall health.
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
🌙 A dreamy, gentle retinoid if you’re new to anti-aging but don’t wanna irritate your skin.
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
🌿 A non-drying option for stubborn breakouts. Perfect if classic salicylic feels harsh.
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution
🌟 Like a gym session for your skin — boosts firmness and bounce! If you want that tight, healthy look, this is your new fave.
GF 15% Solution
💎 Ultimate skin repair in a bottle! It helps heal, strengthen, and glow you up from the inside out.
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
👁️ Tiny bottle, BIG results. It smooths, brightens, and de-puffs under eyes like a dream.
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
🌸 The Ordinary Moisturizers You’ll Love
This one’s a classic for a reason. Lightweight, no-frills, and super hydrating without being greasy. Your skin’s daily hug. 🤗
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Think of this as the richer, more soothing sister. Perfect for dry, sensitive, or barrier-damaged skin. A little goes a long way!
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Ultra-comforting and nourishing. It’s giving “night cream” energy. Helps lock in all your serums and keeps skin bouncy. 💤💖
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
Exfoliators I Love 💗
If your skin needs a fresh start (don’t we all sometimes?), The Ordinary’s exfoliators are must-haves. Whether you’re dealing with dullness, texture, or clogged pores — their simple yet powerful formulas (like Glycolic Acid 7% or AHA 30% + BHA 2% Pee...
"The famous red mask everyone’s talking about! 🍷" This is your 10-minute glow fix. It deeply exfoliates, clears pores, and leaves your skin brighter and smoother. Use it 1–2x a week and always follow with SPF. Perfect for a spa-night selfie ✨ Recomm...
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
"Liquid glow in a bottle!" If you’re looking for brighter, more even skin — this toner gently exfoliates daily. Swipe it on at night and wake up glowing. It's your secret weapon for dullness or uneven texture. Recommended for: All skin types except v...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
"Gentle but effective glow-up drops 💫" These are perfect for newbies or sensitive skin girlies. Lactic acid exfoliates while hyaluronic acid hydrates — no dryness, just soft, radiant skin. Choose 5% to start, or 10% if you're already exfoliating lik...
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
"Underrated but SO worth it!" Mandelic acid has a larger molecule, meaning it's ultra-gentle. It smooths texture, helps with pigmentation, and won’t leave your skin feeling stripped. Recommended for: Sensitive, acne-prone, or uneven skin tone.
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
"Breakouts? Meet your match. 💥" This classic spot treatment unclogs pores and clears blemishes without over-drying. Apply it directly to problem areas and let the magic happen. Recommended for: Oily and acne-prone skin.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
"Oil-free & skin-clearing serum that won’t dry you out!" This version gives all the acne-fighting power of salicylic acid but in a silky, squalane base that’s more hydrating. Great for combo skin or those who need blemish control with a moisture ...
Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution