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My Favorite Beauty Recommendations: The Ordinary Edition
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items Skin care has changed my life. Without it, I can't imagine myself having great skin. These products from The Ordinary are cheap, yet effective. I genuinely thank them for helping my skin. ✨
Glycolic acid has been a game-changer for me. This one by The Ordinary helped me to clear my skin, and made it smooth and clear. Plus, it also can be used in other parts of the body such as the scalp, and underarms. Brightening and smoothening are it...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
I’ve tried a lot of exfoliating serums, but this one has officially earned a permanent spot on my shelf. What I love most is how gentle it is. Unlike other acids that sting or leave my skin red, the mandelic acid works slowly, so my skin feels smooth...
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
This serum has become a staple in my routine—and for good reason. From the very first week, I started noticing brighter, smoother skin. My pores look less pronounced, and excess shine? Gone. I even saw a significant improvement in breakouts and conge...
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
I’ve tried my fair share of creams, serums, and lotions, but this moisturizer genuinely won me over. It’s lightweight yet deeply hydrating, and dries down soft without any greasy residue. My skin stayed supple all day, and I loved that it didn’t feel...
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
This formula immediately stood out to me because it transforms on contact with skin. You apply a bit of fine sulfur powder, rub it between your fingertips, and it turns into a smooth cream. It dries with a soft matte finish that blends seamlessly wit...
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate
This serum spreads like a dream, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin with a subtle glow, not greasy or sticky, and that’s rare for an SPF. It disappears seamlessly on my skin with no white cast, which is amazing.
Even after applying my full makeup r...
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
This serum feels like a game changer in my nighttime skincare. It applies like a creamy, lightweight lotion that melts into skin and disappears, with no residue. The lemon-yellow hue fades fast and does not stain skin or bedding in my experience.
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Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
This essence quickly earned a spot in my routine. It feels lightweight and water-like, super easy to apply and gentle on my skin. After just one use, my skin felt softer, hydrated, and noticeably smoother. I love how it strengthens my skin barrier an...
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
This serum quickly became a staple in my skincare routine. It absorbs instantly and leaves my skin with a gorgeous, hydrated glow that feels fresh, not heavy or sticky.
Within a few weeks of daily use I noticed my complexion growing more even and my...
Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum
As a budget-friendly option in the growth factor category, this serum impressed me from the start. The formula is lightweight and absorbs instantly without leaving any sticky residue. It layers effortlessly under treatments or moisturizers, which mak...
GF 15% Solution
I was excited to try this foundation because it blends makeup and skincare in one lightweight formula. At first touch, it feels ultra-thin and serum-like, almost watery, but it spreads evenly and melts into the skin beautifully. I love how natural it...
Serum Foundation
I was curious how a budget copper peptide serum would perform, and this one exceeded my expectations. The texture feels lightweight and almost gel-like, absorbing quickly without residue. It layers beautifully under moisturizer or makeup and never fe...
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
I’ve found that this serum lives up to its hydration promise. Its lightweight, slightly silky texture absorbs instantly, so it layers beautifully under my moisturizer without feeling sticky. Right after first use, my skin felt noticeably softer and p...
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
I never thought a tiny jar of cream could make this much difference. The first time I applied Azelaic Acid 10%, I noticed right away that my skin felt smoother, not tacky or sticky, just cleanly soft. It’s got this lightweight, slightly silicone-y te...
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Starting my journey with The Ordinary used to feel overwhelming; so many bottles, so many actives. This mini set felt like a gentle invitation instead. It’s a curated collection of six of their most popular formulas, all in handy travel-friendly size...
The Mini Discovery Set