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Glow Up on a Budget: The Only The Ordinary Products I’d Recommend If You’re Just Starting using The Ordinary
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items These are the only The Ordinary products I’ve tried, loved, and would actually recommend. They’ve helped me with breakouts, dullness, texture, and hydration – all on a budget.
💧𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙩: This serum literally saved my face from breakouts and enlarged pores. I use it daily and my skin looks much clearer and more balanced.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
🌿𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐈𝐓: When my face feels dehydrated and tight, this serum instantly softens it. It's literally like a glass of water for my skin.
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
🧪𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏:This is my at-home mini peel — after 10 minutes, my skin looks brighter and smoother. I use it once a week for an instant glow.
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
☁️𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: I use it in my evening routine and it helps fade dark spots. My skin feels softer and has a healthier glow.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
🌱𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: When I get breakouts, I apply this directly on them — it calms them overnight. Literally a SOS product.
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
✨𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: I started using it for sun spots and post-acne marks, and they actually faded. I use it in the morning under my moisturizer.
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Brightening Serum for Uneven Skin
🧴𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: The gentlest cleanser that doesn’t dry out my skin. It removes makeup without rubbing and leaves my face soft.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
🌙𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: My first retinoid — it’s lightweight and didn’t irritate my skin. After a few weeks, my skin became smoother and more elastic.
Advanced Anti-Aging with Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
🌼𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: This helped me with redness and texture. I use it in the morning and my skin looks more even.
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
☀️𝙒𝙃𝙔 𝙄 𝙇𝙊𝙑𝙀 𝙄𝙏: The perfect moisturizer if you want something simple, fragrance-free, and non-greasy. It gives me that dewy finish without feeling heavy.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA