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The Best The Ordinary Products in 2025 – Top Picks That Work for Real People
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items Confused by The Ordinary’s ingredient-heavy labels? Here’s your no-BS guide to the top 10 products that are dermatologist-approved, TikTok-famous, and actually deliver results. Perfect for acne, hyperpigmentation, hydration, and glowing skin.
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Best for Acne & Oily Skin
Best for Hydration & Dry Skin
Best for Anti-Aging & Skin Texture
Best for Brightening & Hyperpigmentation
Best for Eyes
Barrier Repair + Sensitized Skin
Best for Acne & Oily Skin
Struggling with breakouts, redness, or too much shine? These bestsellers from The Ordinary target acne at the source, unclog pores, and balance oil without stripping your skin. Perfect for oily or combination types looking for clearer skin fast.
Reduces redness and acne marks while brightening skin tone.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% - Superskin
Deep exfoliation to clear clogged pores and improve texture.
The Ordinary. AHA 30 % + BHA 2 % Peeling Solution
→ A direct BHA treatment that targets blackheads, whiteheads, and active breakouts.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
→ A gentler exfoliating alternative to the AHA/BHA mask. Brightens and smooths with less risk of irritation.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA
→ Customizable niacinamide booster you can mix into other water-based serums.
100% Niacinamide Powder To Smooth Textural Irregularities
Controls oil, shrinks pores, and calms redness. A cult favorite for acne-prone skin.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Best for Hydration & Dry Skin
Dry, tight, or flaky skin? These ultra-hydrating heroes deliver deep moisture and help repair your skin barrier. Ideal for dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin that craves long-lasting softness and a healthy glow.
Provides intense hydration and plumps skin for that glassy look.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Gentle cleansing that removes makeup and hydrates without stripping.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
→ Deeply hydrates and supports barrier repair with skin-identical components.
Amino Acids + B5 Water-Based Serum For Skin Hydration
→ A simple, non-comedogenic moisturizer that mimics your skin’s natural hydration.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
→ A lightweight alternative to traditional hyaluronic acid — ideal for oily or acne-prone skin needing hydration.
The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics
Best for Anti-Aging & Skin Texture
Want smoother, firmer skin with fewer fine lines? These anti-aging essentials are packed with retinol and peptides to boost collagen, improve texture, and give your skin a youthful bounce. Great for preventative or corrective routines.
Combats fine lines and boosts skin elasticity with powerful peptides.
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
Smoothes wrinkles and promotes cell turnover with minimal irritation.
Anti-Aging Moderate Strength Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Serum
→ Peptide complex that targets static lines and sagging.
Matrixyl 10% + HA - Superskin
→ Less irritating than traditional retinol, but still effective for texture and fine lines.
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Best for Brightening & Hyperpigmentation
Dullness, dark spots, or uneven skin tone? These powerful brightening products fade pigmentation and boost your glow. Whether you’re dealing with sun spots or post-acne marks, these are your go-to for radiant skin.
Potent brightening serum to even out skin tone and fade dark spots.
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% Brightening Formula
Exfoliates dull skin and can be used for body concerns like keratosis pilaris.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
→ Fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation gently. Great alternative or companion to vitamin C.
The Ordinary. Alpha Arbutin 2 % + HA
→ A more stable, water-based form of vitamin C that’s great for daily brightening.
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% for Antioxidant Support
Best for Eyes
Tired-looking eyes, puffiness, or fine lines? This multitasking eye serum delivers hydration and firmness where you need it most — without the heavy price tag. Bright-eyed, refreshed skin starts here.
Targets puffiness, fine lines, and dark circles for a refreshed eye area.
Target Dark Circles Around Eyes With Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
→ Helps reduce puffiness and dark circles by improving circulation. Great for tired, puffy mornings.
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG - Superskin
Barrier Repair + Sensitized Skin
These are great for all skin types — especially if you're recovering from overuse of actives or barrier damage.
→ Lightweight oil to seal in moisture, ideal for layering over serums.
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
→ A rare antioxidant serum that helps with redness and collagen support.
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%
Rare & Limited Edition Picks from The Ordinary
These aren’t your average skincare picks. I rounded up the hard-to-find, newly dropped, and cult-favorite products from The Ordinary that actually deliver.
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A cult-favorite foundation with serum-like texture, recently brought back for a limited run in February 2025 after being discontinued in 2022
Shade Guide
Both versions have officially been discontinued—some fans still stockpile or resell the original formulas
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% In Squalane Tretman za njegu lica
Two primer formulas that were removed in mid-2024 and are now extremely rare .
High-Adherence Silicone Primer - Superskin
A powerful, low-cost vitamin C hit discontinued in 2024, hard to find but beloved by its users
Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone Brightening Formula
Once part of The Ordinary’s oil line, these three unique botanicals have been phased out over the past year
100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil - Superskin
A holiday mini‑set featuring fan favorites like Niacinamide, Caffeine, Glycolic, and Squalane Cleanser—now discontinued / sold out
The Bright Set
Launch Date: April 1, 2025
Packed with vitamin C and ginseng, it boosts glow and shields from environmental stressors
The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum | Brza dostava
Launch Date: February 25, 2025
A lightweight essence that deeply hydrates and primes for better absorption
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
Launch Date: January 2025
A peptide-rich anti-aging serum for improved firmness and elasticity
GF 15% Solution | Growth Factor Serum
Launch Date: May 6, 2025
Broad-spectrum, serum-textured sunscreen with no white cast—perfect for daily use
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
A richer, ceramide-packed moisturizer ideal for dry or sensitive skin .
Natural Moisturizing + PhytoCeramides: Strengthen Skin Barrier
A targeted exfoliant for body congestion—great for breakouts or keratosis pilaris .
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
A multipurpose emulsion for brightening and smoothing tone on both face and body
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
A gentle yet effective exfoliating toner that hydrates and improves texture
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner