The Ordinary

Foundation.

Foundation

About this product

A fragrance-free, non-comedogenic liquid foundation designed to provide coverage while minimizing the risk of clogged pores.

Best for

Acne-prone skin

Type

FoundationLiquid

Guru Score

70%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Approved

1Mixed

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What the gurus are saying

This foundation draws praise for being non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, which means it's gentler for those prone to breakouts or fragrance sensitivity. However, one reviewer wasn't impressed with the coverage or finish, suggesting it may work better for some skin types than others. Not many gurus have tested it yet, so there's not a lot to go on so far.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2025

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What the gurus are saying.

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No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Mixed

"They've re-released their foundation, which I tried and wasn't overly impressed with, but maybe it works well for some people."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.22M subs

~Approved

"The Ordinary is one that does actually seem to be okay. It's non-comedogenic and contains no fragrance."

Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is The Ordinary Foundation?

A fragrance-free, non-comedogenic liquid foundation designed to provide coverage while minimizing the risk of clogged pores.

Is The Ordinary Foundation worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 70%.

What is The Ordinary Foundation's Guru Score?

The Ordinary Foundation holds a Guru Score of 70%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.