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The Ordinary

The Ordinary verdicts.

Toners · Serums · Masks & Peels · Other
65Products
38Reviewers
1497Mentions
84%Approval

65 products

Every product from this brand the gurus have weighed in on.

~66%
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Serums
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
21 reviewers · 68 reviews
~61%
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Masks & Peels
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Darnell Cox | 50+ Healthy Aging Expert's Top Pick
14 reviewers · 38 reviews
84%
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
Serums
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
13 reviewers · 75 reviews
~72%
Argireline Solution 10%
Other
Argireline Solution 10%
Nipun Kapur's Top Pick
13 reviewers · 38 reviews
88%
Certified Lactic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid
Serums
Lactic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
13 reviewers · 35 reviews
86%
Certified Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Retinoids
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
11 reviewers · 76 reviews
~74%
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Eye Care
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
11 reviewers · 22 reviews
~73%
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Eye Care
Multi-Peptide Eye Serum
Nipun Kapur's Top Pick
10 reviewers · 50 reviews
~70%
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
Eye Makeup
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
10 reviewers · 37 reviews
77%
3 Squalane Cleanser
Cleansers
Squalane Cleanser
Crowned best by 3 gurus
9 reviewers · 39 reviews
~64%
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
Haircare
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
No BS Beauty's Top Pick
8 reviewers · 24 reviews
75%
2 Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
Cleansers
Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
Crowned best by 2 gurus
8 reviewers · 23 reviews
~74%
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Serums
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
8 reviewers · 22 reviews
81%
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Retinoids
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
7 reviewers · 27 reviews
79%
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Moisturizers
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
7 reviewers · 26 reviews
84%
Pycnogenol 5%
Serums
Pycnogenol 5%
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
6 reviewers · 19 reviews
86%
Certified Salicylic Acid 2% Mask
Masks & Peels
Salicylic Acid 2% Mask
No BS Beauty's Top Pick
6 reviewers · 16 reviews
86%
Certified Squalane
Serums
Squalane
Dr. Somji Skin's Top Pick
6 reviewers · 9 reviews
76%
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
Lip
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
5 reviewers · 24 reviews
86%
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Retinoids
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Nadine Baggott's Top Pick
5 reviewers · 13 reviews
80%
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
Retinoids
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
5 reviewers · 10 reviews
88%
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
Serums
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
4 reviewers · 13 reviews
86%
Marine Hyaluronics
Serums
Marine Hyaluronics
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
4 reviewers · 10 reviews
89%
2 Lactic Acid 5%
Serums
Lactic Acid 5%
Crowned best by 2 gurus
4 reviewers · 7 reviews
81%
B Oil
Serums
B Oil
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
4 reviewers · 6 reviews
~65%
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Sunscreen
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Dr. Shereene Idriss's Top Pick
3 reviewers · 6 reviews
~64%
Lash Curl Finisher
Eye Makeup
Lash Curl Finisher
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
3 reviewers · 5 reviews
87%
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20%
Other
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20%
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
3 reviewers · 4 reviews
86%
Amino Acids + B5
Other
Amino Acids + B5
Sincerely Miss Ash's Top Pick
2 reviewers · 9 reviews
86%
Sulfur 10% Powder to Cream Concentrate
Powder & Setting
Sulfur 10% Powder to Cream Concentrate
Mad About Skin's Top Pick
2 reviewers · 8 reviews
~65%
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Toners
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
25 reviewers · 117 reviews
~72%
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Serums
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
20 reviewers · 80 reviews
79%
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serums
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
19 reviewers · 87 reviews
~70%
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Serums
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
15 reviewers · 41 reviews
76%
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
Acne
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
12 reviewers · 17 reviews
~67%
Retinol
Retinoids
Retinol
9 reviewers · 15 reviews
~72%
Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serums
Multi-Peptide + Hyaluronic Acid Serum
8 reviewers · 31 reviews
~72%
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
Toners
Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner
8 reviewers · 23 reviews
~68%
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Moisturizers
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
8 reviewers · 21 reviews
~69%
Growth Factor 15% Solution
Serums
Growth Factor 15% Solution
7 reviewers · 69 reviews
76%
Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid
Serums
Alpha Arbutin 2% + Hyaluronic Acid
7 reviewers · 28 reviews
~73%
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
Other
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
6 reviewers · 20 reviews
~62%
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
Lip
Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm
6 reviewers · 19 reviews
~74%
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides
Moisturizers
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Phytoceramides
6 reviewers · 14 reviews
79%
Marula Oil
Serums
Marula Oil
6 reviewers · 9 reviews
85%
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
Cleansers
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
5 reviewers · 13 reviews
83%
Rose Hip Seed Oil
Serums
Rose Hip Seed Oil
5 reviewers · 9 reviews
83%
Mandelic Acid 10%
Serums
Mandelic Acid 10%
5 reviewers · 8 reviews
~58%
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
Mists & Essences
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
4 reviewers · 19 reviews
~69%
Multi Antioxidant Radiance Serum
Serums
Multi Antioxidant Radiance Serum
4 reviewers · 15 reviews
~74%
Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
Serums
Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
4 reviewers · 5 reviews
~58%
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
Retinoids
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
4 reviewers · 5 reviews
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Balancing & Clarifying Serum
Serums
Balancing & Clarifying Serum
3 reviewers · 9 reviews
77%
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
Serums
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion
3 reviewers · 8 reviews
79%
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Micro Emulsion
Moisturizers
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Micro Emulsion
3 reviewers · 5 reviews
81%
Matrixyl 10% plus Hyaluronic Acid
Serums
Matrixyl 10% plus Hyaluronic Acid
3 reviewers · 3 reviews
~72%
Chia Seed Oil
Serums
Chia Seed Oil
2 reviewers · 11 reviews
80%
Arginine Solution
Other
Arginine Solution
2 reviewers · 3 reviews
80%
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
Body & Tan
Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
75%
Borage Seed Oil
Serums
Borage Seed Oil
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
~70%
Foundation
Foundation
Foundation
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
~63%
Volufiline Serum
Serums
Volufiline Serum
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
~63%
High Spreadability Fluid Primer
Powder & Setting
High Spreadability Fluid Primer
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
~56%
High Adherence Silicone Primer
Powder & Setting
High Adherence Silicone Primer
2 reviewers · 2 reviews
53%
Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Mineral Sunscreen
2 reviewers · 2 reviews

Gurus on The Ordinary

10 takes on the brand itself, straight from the tape. Click any card to watch the moment without leaving the index.

VR Dr. Vanita Rattan Skip
“Have you noticed how similar, for example, Minimalist is to The Ordinary? Time and money has not been spent on R&D for the Indian skin even in India.”
Dr. Vanita Rattan reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube0:25
JW James Welsh Approved
“The Ordinary burst onto the scene, showing ingredient percentages and cutting out the fluff. Suddenly, you didn't need to pay $100 for a doctor developed vitamin C. You could buy one for under $10.”
James Welsh reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube6:42
NK Nipun Kapur Approved
“Their launches are amazing quite a lot of products have merit”
Nipun Kapur reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube0:13
KD Kelly Driscoll Mixed
“I like The Ordinary a lot, but this type of marketing, this type of aesthetic, really brings in a certain kind of consumer. This type of marketing creates this mindset that, well, my skincare is science-based and your skincare is in a pink bottle, and my skincare actually works and your skincare is not really valid. It creates this argument about what's actually valid and what's actually effective. But the real truth of the matter is there's so much crap out there, and there's so much crap in the sciencey brands.”
Kelly Driscoll reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube8:29
CH Caroline Hirons Mixed
“Barrier repair has become a thing because of the ordinary that's a very strong statement a bad way but you know yes”
Caroline Hirons reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube15:30
TS The Style and Beauty Doctor Approved
“There are a lot of single ingredient Spotlight especially with Brands like The Ordinary and Inky List.”
The Style and Beauty Doctor reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube30:36
NB No BS Beauty Approved
“By offering high quality scientifically proven ingredients at affordable prices, The Ordinary made skin care accessible to broader audiences. This approach really disrupted established pricing models and encouraged consumer education, empowering users to make informed choices about what skincare products they purchase and use.”
No BS Beauty reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube6:52
TB The Budget Dermatologist Approved
“Brands like the inky list in the ordinary for example keep it very simple and that is one of the ways that their products remain very affordable”
The Budget Dermatologist reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube7:09
CB Cassandra Bankson Approved
“There are going to be more Brands like the ordinary like bubble like the inky list that create effective high quality and inexpensive skin care”
Cassandra Bankson reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube9:09
SS Dr. Somji Skin Mixed
“The Ordinary did they smell very placid but that's because there's very few ingredients in there and what you're getting is not you haven't got any good ingredients to really mask. As soon as you start putting proper ingredients, many different types of ingredients within a product they react with each other and what you get is kind of sometimes not a nice smell.”
Dr. Somji Skin reviewing The Ordinary on YouTube2:10

Frequently asked

Is The Ordinary any good according to the experts?

The Ordinary holds an overall Guru Score of 84%, our read on how warmly independent experts talk about its products across the catalogue.

What are the best The Ordinary products?

Among The Ordinary products, experts rate Lactic Acid 5% (89%), Lactic Acid 10% + Hyaluronic Acid (88%) and Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% (88%) highest.

How many The Ordinary products have the experts reviewed?

38 experts have weighed in on 65 products from The Ordinary across 1497 individual takes.