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The Ordinary Products Worth Every Penny
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items Affordable skincare that delivers. These are the The Ordinary formulas worth every penny for creating a simple, effective routine.
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✨ Bye-Bye Shine: The Oily Skin Edit
Smooth Skin Starts Here (Textured Skin)
Breakouts Don’t Stand a Chance (Acne-Prone Skin)
✨ Bye-Bye Shine: The Oily Skin Edit
Skincare essentials designed to control excess oil, minimize the appearance of pores, and maintain a fresh, balanced glow without drying out your skin.
Gentle yet effective. It removes excess oil and impurities without leaving my skin feeling tight or dry, making it perfect for everyday use.
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
My favorite and the most iconic serums. It helps balance excess oil while improving the appearance of enlarged pores and uneven skin texture.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum | The Ordinary
Lightweight hydration that never feels greasy. It keeps oily skin comfortably moisturized without adding shine.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan | The Ordinary
Perfect when my skin feels congested. It helps absorb excess oil and leaves my skin looking smoother and more refreshed after each use.
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Smooth Skin Starts Here (Textured Skin)
Target rough texture and uneven skin with a routine focused on gentle exfoliation, hydration, and skin renewal.
It leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Squalane Cleanser
One of my favorite toners for smoother-looking skin. It gently exfoliates while keeping my skin hydrated and comfortable, so it never feels harsh.
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
If you’re new to acids or have sensitive skin, this is a great place to start. It helps improve texture gradually while being much gentler than stronger exfoliating acids.
Mandelic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid 30ml – The Ordinary
I reach for this when my skin needs a little extra help with rough patches. It leaves my skin noticeably softer and brighter after consistent use. 🤍
Lactic Acid 10% HA 2% 30ml | The Ordinary
Exfoliating works best when your skin barrier is supported. This moisturizer feels rich without being heavy and keeps my skin feeling comfortable all day.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
My favorite nighttime treatment for smoother, healthier-looking skin. It helps refine texture over time while being formulated to be more approachable than many traditional retinoids.
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
My favorite to remove dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, even texture, more luminous and radiant skin.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
It visibly improves skin texture. 🤍✨
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 100ml
Breakouts Don’t Stand a Chance (Acne-Prone Skin)
Skincare essentials designed to help calm breakouts, support a healthy skin barrier, and keep acne-prone skin feeling balanced.
It leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed without that tight, stripped feeling. A great everyday cleanser that keeps my skin balanced.
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
Whenever my skin feels congested or I notice the first signs of a breakout, this is one of the products I reach for. It’s effective without feeling overly harsh.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
One of my favorite serums for oily and blemish-prone skin.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum – 30ml
A great spot treatment to have on hand. It’s a must-have for blemish emergencies. It helps absorb excess oil, target clogged pores, and visibly calm breakouts while you sleep.
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate
A gentle cream cleanser that effectively removes makeup.
The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser