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The BEST The Ordinary Products — & Exactly What They Do for Your Skin
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items My absolute favorite picks from The Ordinary — clean, affordable, & seriously effective. I’m breaking down the top ingredients, what they actually do for your skin, & who they’re best for so you can get the most out of your routine & see ...
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Hydration & Skin Barrier
Brightening & Even Tone
Anti-Aging & Firming
Exfoliators & Targeted Treatments
Hydration & Skin Barrier
My go-to hydration products that keep skin plump, smooth, & protected — perfect for seasonal changes & when skin feels dry
Best for dry, dehydrated, or mature skin • Hyaluronic Acid (pulls water for deep hydration) + Vitamin B5 (soothes, heals, & locks in moisture)
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Dry, sensitive, or reactive skin • Squalane (lightweight oil that dissolves makeup)
Squalane Cleanser
Dry, dull, & uneven skin • Vitamin A (natural retinol to smooth lines) + Vitamin E & Omegas 3/6/9 (deep nourishment)
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
All skin types, especially under makeup • Amino acids, ceramides, fatty acids (mimic skin’s natural barrier) + Hyaluronic Acid (moisture magnet)
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Dry skin, frizz control, & multi-tasking beauty • Marula Oil (rich in antioxidants, vitamin E, oleic acid)
100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil
Brightening & Even Tone
These favorites that brighten dullness, fade dark spots, & even out skin tone so your complexion glows!
Best for oily & acne-prone skin • Niacinamide (brightens, reduces redness, & shrinks pores) + Zinc (balances & calms breakouts)
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Normal to oily skin, dullness & uneven texture • Glycolic Acid (removes dead cells to brighten & smooth)
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Sensitive or rosacea-prone skin • Azelaic Acid (brightens, calms redness, fights acne-causing bacteria)
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Uneven tone, melasma, & post-acne marks • Alpha Arbutin (reduces dark spots & discoloration) + Hyaluronic Acid (moisture magnet)
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Dull or uneven skin needing a boost • L-Ascorbic Acid (pure vitamin C to brighten & boost collagen) + Silicone (smooths feel, locks in actives)
Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone
Anti-Aging & Firming
Powerful anti-aging picks to smooth fine lines, boost firmness, & keep your skin looking youthful & fresh ◡̈
Aging or preventive skincare lovers • Peptides (signals skin to make more collagen!) + Amino Acids & Hyaluronic Acid (supports firmness & hydration)
Buffet Anti-Aging Serum
Mature or damaged skin needing extra repair power • Copper Peptides (promotes healing, firmness, & skin renewal)
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%
Retinoid beginners or sensitive skin • Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (a next-gen retinoid with less irritation than retinol!)
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Retinol-experienced users wanting maximum strength • Retinol (speeds cell turnover for smoother skin) + Squalane (locks in moisture)
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Aging or dehydrated skin • Matrixyl, Argireline, Syn-Ake (peptides for firmness) + Hyaluronic Acid (moisture magnet)
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum
Exfoliators & Targeted Treatments
Targeted formulas that tackle texture, breakouts, & specific concerns ♡
Undereye puffiness & dark circles • Caffeine (reduces puffiness) + EGCG (antioxidant from green tea to protect/soothe)
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Sparse lashes or brows • Peptide Complex (strengthens follicles) + Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 (supports growth)
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
Textured skin and enlarged pores • Saccharomyces Ferment (probiotic-rich ferment filtrate to smooth & refine pores)
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
AHA beginners or sensitive skin • Mandelic Acid (gentle AHA with larger molecules for slow, mild exfoliation)
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
Experienced exfoliant users wanting a dramatic glow • AHAs (glycolic, lactic, tartaric, citric acids — exfoliate surface) + BHA (salicylic acid — clears deep pores)
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution