- “Baby, put this all over your body”2:58–3:02
- “I put this underneath my arms. I put it on the heels of my feet. I don't play”3:00–3:06
- “It makes your feet so soft”3:17–3:20
- Source: My current favorites: makeup, skin, hair, and body care - Jun 9, 2026
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Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner"Baby, put this all over your body."$13.50
Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum"One of the serums that I have been using for that for years is the ordinary copper peptide serum"$32.00
Argireline Solution 10%"The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% targets the appearance of dynamic facial lines."$9.70
Multi-Peptide + HA Serum"This is the best."$19.90
Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion Moisturizer"I just love this. This is my summer go-to moisturizer because I am very oily and I'm acne-prone."$13.00
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane"The downside here is the packaging."$12.90
Multi-Peptide Lash and Brow Serum"I am trying to use my The Ordinary lash serum cuz that one doesn't have harmful ingredients."$14.90
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA"Alpha Arbutin is actually a derivative of hydroquinone, but it's over the counter."$11.50
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum"This is not only going to hydrate your skin, but it's also going to repair your skin as well, keeping it healthy and keeping it balanced."$17.00
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum"I think very effectively depuffs and it's just good for that delicate under eye area."-
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution"This is one of the most effective things I've ever put on my skin."$9.50
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%"If you got a oily skin like me, highly recommend."$6.00
Amino Acids + B5 Hydration Serum"This is so underrated. It really is an amazing hydrating serum that works for all skin types."$9.20
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion"I remember The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid and how mind-blowing that was when it first came out."$12.10
Matrixyl 10% + HA"Their Matrixyl 10% plus HA serum cost just $10.90 for 30 ml and it contains Matrixyl 3000 and a different Matrixyl called Synth 6."-
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA"Mandelic acid in general is very underrated."$7.80
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA"People love this stuff and I do too."-
Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan"This was the product that I would repurchase over and over and over. I think the only product from The Ordinary that I have repurchased."$14.50
Lash Curl Finisher"This essentially is a clear mascara fixer. And the way I've been loving to use it is when I'll curl my lashes, I'll put this on, and then I'll use a non-waterproof mascara after it dries over it."$9.90
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%"Azelaic acid 10% really offers more calming and soothing benefits."$12.20
100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil"I love it."$11.40
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density"Which is actually pretty pretty stacked I would say for a for an ordinary product."$24.00
Squalane Cleanser"I like the squalane cleanser, especially if you have dry skin because it doesn't have any sulfates in it."$12.90
GF 15% Solution"Testing The Ordinary's growth factor GF 15% solution."$15.50
100% Plant-Derived Squalane"This is definitely one that I would repurchase and I bought it for years."$10.40
Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%"Two of my favorite lactic acid products are... the Ordinary lactic acid 10% plus HA."$12.80
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F"Number one is it's fragrance-free, which I love."$20.50
Pycnogenol 5%"Pycnogenol does a really good job to brighten a dull complexion. It's best for skin radiance."$11.50
Retinal 0.2% Emulsion"Retinaldehyde, huge shout-out."$19.90
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum"I've actually been using this around my eyes."$8.50
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%"I have yet to find a formulation like this on the market that offers a 3% for each ingredient. This is very powerful and one of the most effective products from The Ordinary."$10.40
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion"Why does it smell so bad?"$14.00
Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% Plumping Serum"It works."$21.40Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum"Cheap as chips."$15.00
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate"As soon as I got this, this instantly became my favorite."$9.90Browse More
- “The girls be using this toner from, I'm not kidding, the tip of their heads to the bottom of their toes”9:38–9:42
- “Glycolic acid is really good for helping your cells to turn over more quickly or rapidly”9:55–10:03
- “It works to reveal more even, glowy skin over time”10:03–10:09
- “I have been using this for a very long time is under my underarms to help with evenness”10:06–10:14
- “I'm pretty happy with how even my underarms are starting to look. They used to be a lot darker”10:16–10:21
- “This cleans that bacteria right on out. Knocks it right on out. So it makes it a lot more difficult for you to be smelly”11:06–11:13
- “I also have started putting this on my feet cuz allegedly it makes your feet softer almost immediately”11:17–11:24
- “I do think that this is a really good multi-purpose item”11:40–11:44
- Source: Affordable body care favorites for glowy skin - Jun 28, 2026
- “It is so affordable”
- “I use it for everything for on my face for pigmentation”7:31–7:33
- “I use it on my back to get rid of back acne”
- “I put it on a cotton pad and I rub it in my armpits before I put my deodorant on. When I tell you the difference it makes, I don't sweat at all”7:48–7:51
- “This is like the most multi-purpose thing in my entire skincare collection and it's $7”8:11–8:14
- Source: Budget-friendly skincare alternatives to expensive products - Nov 24, 2025
- “I use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner as like a deodorant prep”1:40–1:48
- “I know a lot of people use this as a deodorant on its own, but I like layering it and I do think it helps with odor, so I repurchased that”1:46–1:50
- Source: Empties January '26 | Products we've used up! - Jan 19, 2026
- “I use it underneath my underarms and my booty crack as an astringent like a deodorant”20:17–20:21
- “They say it also helps to lighten your underarms”20:23–20:26
- “I personally haven't noticed that”20:24–20:27
- “I repurchase this with my own money every single time I run out”20:39–20:43
- “10 out of 10 recommend”
- Source: Beauty empties: what's worth your money and what's not - Dec 14, 2025
- “Cheap as chips”
- “This is the epitome of unsexy skincare that bloody works”15:31–15:38
- “Glycolic acid is for uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, texture”15:27–15:31
- “Glycolic acid doubles up as a fantastic deodorant”16:52–16:59
- Source: Body exfoliation 101: AHA, BHA, scrubs and everything in between - Jun 21, 2026
- “I actually don't use it on my face. I use it for other parts of my body”5:11–5:17
- “You can also put it on your underarms, elbows, knees, and it brightens it and leaves it super smooth”5:18–5:24
- Source: Current favorites: beauty, skincare, makeup, hair - Jun 6, 2026
- “I used to always use the glycolic acid from The Ordinary. I use that more for like my chest and back like maintenance for like chest acne and back acne”
- Source: How I cleared my skin long term - Jan 7, 2025
- “7% is quite high for skin of color and I for glycolic acid specifically, I would recommend 5% or less”
- “I just wouldn't recommend this particular product for pigmentation”10:52–10:56
- “I would say no to this particular product”11:13–11:13
- Source: Best & worst dark mark serums - Oct 13, 2025
- “It smelt like bigda hua dahi and bigda hua chhaas. I can't explain that but every time I used it I just felt like I was putting something that has gone bad on my skin rather than like a luxurious indulgence into skin care it just didn't feel very nice”
- “In terms of changes it made to my skin I just feel like it didn't make any changes to my skin I don't think it you know exfoliated that well or help with acne scars or help with anything for that matter it just felt like a normal milky toner that I was using”
- “I would not pick this up again I'm gonna say bye to it”
- Source: 2025 product empties: buy or bye? - Dec 13, 2025
- “One of the serums that I have been using for that for years is the ordinary copper peptide serum”
- “I've been using this for years now for general anti-aging and skin health, and I just love how bright and glowy it makes my skin”0:39–0:44
- Source: The drugstore can’t dupe these products from the Sephora Sale… - Apr 10, 2026
- “Their most complete option is their multipeptide plus copper peptides 1% at $32 for 30 mls”12:47–12:57
- “It has the peptides in the multipeptide serum I mentioned plus 1% copper peptides or GHK copper”12:57–13:03
- “I usually use copper peptide products at night though because I notice a slight change in my skin tone when I use them during the day because they are a really deep blue color”13:11–13:17
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “Overall, I prefer the peptide blend in The Ordinary's product, but the Dollar Tree version isn't bad”3:22–3:30
- “The Ordinary's product is blue”3:33–3:37
- “The 1% concentration of copper peptides in this product naturally gives it a blue color”3:35–3:40
- Source: Dermatologist Compares Dollar Tree vs High-End Skincare - Jan 24, 2026
- “I actually think the one from The Ordinary is better because not only does it have that 1% concentration of copper peptides, it also contains a multitude of other anti-aging peptides”3:37–3:42
- “You're getting a much more comprehensive serum at half the price”3:49–3:53
- Source: Science-backed skincare dupes saving patients thousands - May 29, 2026
- “The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10% targets the appearance of dynamic facial lines”16:11–16:16
- “Oh is this considered like an eye care product?”16:19–16:21
- Source: 2025 @cosme Best of Beauty Awards Mid-Year Rankings - Sep 5, 2025
- “I would not tell you to spend a lot of money on this particular product and therefore this peptide is sold for a relatively cheap price and get it through The Ordinary”6:10–6:16
- “It does have these neurotransmitter inhibiting like effects, kind of like how Botox would work, and it's going to help to soften your expression lines, soften your muscle movement, and really give you a more polished look, but it's not long-lasting”6:20–6:23
- Source: Top 8 peptides for your skincare routine - Feb 7, 2026
- “They also have a separate 10% Argireline serum for $9.70”11:59–12:09
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “This is the best”
- “This makes my skin look better than that real expensive stuff”15:16–15:25
- “I use it morning and night”
- “It's just the most beautiful serum”14:50–14:54
- Source: Best of Beauty 2025: Favorite Products, Devices, Tips, and Rants - Dec 19, 2025
- “For a more all-in-one option, their multi-peptide serum has Matrixel 3000, Matrixel Synth 6, Arjirene, and Senique”12:22–12:28
- “It's also reasonably priced at $19.90”12:31–12:35
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “I just love this. This is my summer go-to moisturizer because I am very oily and I'm acne-prone”3:59–4:04
- “In summer, I need hydration, but I don't want weight”4:06–4:10
- “This breathable, lightweight, but actually delivers a gorgeous dose of hydration”4:17–4:22
- “My skin is plump, it's hydrated, it doesn't feel tight or dry, but I can't feel anything on it”4:33–4:37
- “This is a must-have for any oily-skinned folk in summer”4:39–4:46
- “Super inexpensive”
- “It's your moisturizer and calming and soothing serum in one, which perfection”5:03–5:10
- Source: Greatest skincare products 2026 - summer edition - Apr 11, 2026
- “genuinely as powerful as a moisturizer in the most impossibly lightweight formula that just delivers you that boost of hydration that we need, but also helps restore the skin barrier function”2:59–3:07
- “as an oily skinned person, I never felt there was a moisturizer out there that actually catered for what I needed: hydration, invisibility, and lightweight finish on the skin. It just didn't exist till this came into the market”3:28–3:35
- “This has completely transformed the way that I view moisturizing, how I do so in my own skin care routine”3:52–4:00
- “10 lb for 60 mil of what is going to be the best moisturizer for oily skin that you have ever ever tried”4:21–4:27
- “if you're oily and you haven't tried this, it's one of those run, don't walk moments because it will genuinely transform your routine”4:28–4:32
- Source: 5 game changing serums everyone should try - Apr 20, 2026
- “This is a weird product cuz when I got it in the mail, I was like, this is a serum, actually a moisturizer”3:46–3:48
- “It is so runny”3:55–3:57
- “But it is extremely hydrating and this is one of the few moisturizers that doesn't break me out”3:57–4:00
- Source: How I make my makeup last 12+ hours on oily skin - May 30, 2026
- “The downside here is the packaging”17:40–17:41
- “This actually would now not be allowed in the UK and EU”17:49–17:51
- “For me, it's a no for skin of color”
- Source: Best and worst anti-aging and anti-pigmentation serums on Nykaa - Sep 25, 2025
- “My skin would just get so aggravated”22:54–22:59
- “I don't think it's doing anything. And more of the time, it's just messing up my skin cuz I'm accidentally using a little bit too much”23:09–23:14
- Source: Panning makeup products this summer - Jun 27, 2026
- “I am trying to use my The Ordinary lash serum cuz that one doesn't have harmful ingredients”58:28–58:32
- “But the ones that don't have the harmful ingredients, they just don't work as well as like Babe Lash and Grande Lash and all of those”58:30–58:35
- Source: Full makeup tutorial with product recommendations - Feb 24, 2026
- “The Ordinary has a really good one that has amazing reviews”8:03–8:06
- Source: How I cleared my skin long term - Jan 7, 2025
- “Alpha Arbutin is actually a derivative of hydroquinone, but it's over the counter”7:56–8:08
- “I did use this for quite a while as well”
- Source: My PM Skincare Routine for Hyperpigmentation - Apr 18, 2026
- “This was a really effective serum for brightening the skin”5:06–5:13
- “Great if you have that uneven skin tone, post-acne marks, dark spots”5:11–5:16
- “Alpha arbutin is a tyrosinase inhibitor, so it helps prevent melanin formation”5:16–5:22
- “It is very comparable and similar to hydroquinone, but of course, alpha arbutin is more gentle and you can use this long-term without having to worry about removing it from your routine”5:32–5:40
- “Even if you just have dull-looking skin, alpha arbutin can also help to brighten the skin as well”6:00–6:07
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “This is not only going to hydrate your skin, but it's also going to repair your skin as well, keeping it healthy and keeping it balanced”10:18–10:26
- “If your skin is ever compromised from tretinoin, it's very dry, it feels tight, you have redness due to inflammation, your skin is burning, it has that itch, use this”10:28–10:34
- “It's that pink serum. It's milky, it's thick, it's rich”11:00–11:04
- “The vitamin B12 is great for the dryness, and also great to reduce the look of facial redness, and it really does help with that”11:07–11:11
- “This is actually a cheaper alternative to NIOD Modulating Glucosides”11:25–11:33
- “If you haven't tried this, you're truly missing out”11:44–11:47
- “It just works so well to bring your skin back to that normal state”11:47–11:56
- Source: 6 best tretinoin pairings for anti-aging and skin repair - May 22, 2026
- “It's actually a creamy emulsion type of texture”8:37–8:44
- “You will feel there is a hydrating element, something that sinks in a little bit deeper into the skin to relieve it, but on top we've got creaminess that feels a tiny bit rich, moisturizing, but not very greasy”8:44–8:52
- “This is a very balancing type of serum, especially great for folks who are struggling with a tiny bit of dryness on their skin, maybe due to the irritation, combination skin”9:00–9:06
- “It also is meant to rebuild up a weak or damaged skin barrier”9:58–10:03
- “The Ordinary is great for redness, tightness as well as strengthening up your skin barrier in a creamy formula that is great to moisturize any dry areas on your skin”10:13–10:18
- “No matter your skin type or your budget, both are going to soothe burning and stinging on contact”10:23–10:30
- “This is also going to be your budget pick coming in at $17”16:02–16:06
- “Go for The Ordinary if you appreciate a little bit more moisture in this emulsion cream texture, and if you know you need some extra barrier support on top of it”
- Source: How to choose a soothing serum for your skin type - Jun 25, 2026
- “I think very effectively depuffs and it's just good for that delicate under eye area”4:55–5:02
- “I did repurchase that”
- Source: Beauty empties: mini reviews, repurchases, duds - Jan 15, 2026
- “I didn't really notice a difference with my dark circles”4:02–4:06
- “Did I notice that it helped with some of my under eye puffiness... Yes”4:04–4:09
- “I do think the ingredient list is really good”4:14–4:18
- “It's a stellar price point”4:35–4:38
- Source: Best eye creams tested and ranked - Oct 18, 2025
- “This is one of the most effective things I've ever put on my skin”17:09–17:15
- “It just kind of dissolves the dead skin, dissolves anything on the surface that's about to like start clogging your pores and just keeps everything real nice and in check”17:28–17:32
- “This is so good”
- Source: Best of Beauty 2025: Favorite Products, Devices, Tips, and Rants - Dec 19, 2025
- “You actually get two products in this. You get the peeling solution and you also get their hyaluronic acid gel”8:54–8:57
- Source: Amazon Big Spring Sale Top Picks - Mar 27, 2026
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- “If you got a oily skin like me, highly recommend”6:29–6:33
- “It controls oil, helps with pores, even brightens. Basically, a do-everything ingredient”6:31–6:39
- “It's that famous. The recognition and price, it's just a goat”6:46–6:50
- Source: Korean skincare must-haves: 5 products Koreans actually use - May 17, 2026
- “Niacinamide is amazing for brightening the skin, helping with pigmentation, also clearing out your pores”4:37–4:39
- “It helps prevent acne and calm down breakouts”4:41–4:44
- “It really helps with balancing out my tone and keeping my pores open and not clogged and causing me to break out”5:02–5:06
- Source: Budget-friendly skincare alternatives to expensive products - Nov 24, 2025
- “This is so underrated. It really is an amazing hydrating serum that works for all skin types”2:03–2:11
- “You can have the oiliest skin ever and you can also have the most parched, dry, flaky skin. This is truly going to work for both”2:08–2:17
- “It's so lightweight. It's never sticky or tacky on the skin”2:24–2:28
- “When you put this on your skin, it feels like you didn't even really put anything on your skin”2:26–2:29
- “It just gives more of that skin repair and I use it every day twice a day”2:34–2:40
- “It is very lightweight and it pairs up with everything”2:59–3:05
- “Pair this up with your active ingredients to keep your skin hydrated, to help prevent further irritation and dryness”3:03–3:07
- “You are going to absolutely love this. I guarantee it”3:15–3:20
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “It is so affordable, yet so effective”
- “I've been talking about this serum for over 7 years and I can't get enough of it myself. I use this on an everyday basis”7:36–7:42
- “This is a really nice serum that is ultra lightweight. It's not sticky or tacky. It's not heavy. Perfect for all skin types”7:46–7:50
- “This really helps to keep the skin hydrated in those deeper layers of the skin. And it just keeps your skin looking radiant and healthy”8:40–8:47
- Source: 6 best tretinoin pairings for anti-aging and skin repair - May 22, 2026
- “I remember The Ordinary's Granactive Retinoid and how mind-blowing that was when it first came out”
- “I truly do credit them of being the reason why my skin is at a place where it can tolerate tretinoin well”7:49–7:53
- Source: Great skincare I no longer use and why - Apr 3, 2026
- “Their Matrixyl 10% plus HA serum cost just $10.90 for 30 ml and it contains Matrixyl 3000 and a different Matrixyl called Synth 6”11:50–11:59
- Source: Do peptides actually work? Dermatologist reviews the proof - Jan 10, 2026
- “Mandelic acid in general is very underrated”
- “It does help to exfoliate, but it's way more gentle and it has a larger molecule, so it takes longer to penetrate the skin before it starts exfoliating”6:34–6:42
- “It really is great for those that have sensitive skin, that are beginners to alpha hydroxy acids”6:42–6:50
- “I would rather use something that is more gentle and use it every day than using maybe one product once a week because it's just too strong and my skin just gets irritated”7:07–7:12
- “Mandelic acid is a great ingredient for skin texture, improving skin brightness, giving that softer, smoother look to the skin”7:20–7:28
- “I love that it has hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin. It's a very gentle hydrating formulation that is super lightweight”8:17–8:23
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “People love this stuff and I do too”8:05–8:10
- “It's a really nice consistency, really great ingredients”8:07–8:11
- “I feel like it's really effective at hydrating the skin”8:10–8:15
- “I just really think it is an incredible formula”8:17–8:21
- “This is one that I think is going to just be a staple”8:34–8:37
- “It's very inexpensive, which is amazing”
- Source: Fragrance free product reviews for sensitive skin - Jun 16, 2026
- “This was the product that I would repurchase over and over and over. I think the only product from The Ordinary that I have repurchased”24:00–24:10
- “I love this product so much and it's so affordable. It's so accessible to me”
- “My skin loves it”
- “I love this one I thought was so much better and it's a gel and I just much prefer a gel to a cream”24:26–24:32
- “I've probably gone through like eight of these”24:32–24:38
- Source: Panning makeup products this summer - Jun 27, 2026
- “This essentially is a clear mascara fixer. And the way I've been loving to use it is when I'll curl my lashes, I'll put this on, and then I'll use a non-waterproof mascara after it dries over it”19:04–19:12
- “This works wonders for me because if you have short lashes like me, where they go straight down, you know you need a waterproof formula. But, waterproof formulas aren't great for your lashes, but they're also really hard to take off. So, now I can use this under any normal mascara”19:24–19:37
- “It helps keep my lashes lifted all day, keeps it long, no flaking”19:34–19:39
- “This is a really good lash primer and it's under $10, okay?”19:39–19:43
- “The Ordinary put film formers in here. So, this actually creates like a barrier and a film on your lash and that's how it gets to hold your lashes”19:50–19:56
- “This is super thin. It doesn't make it crispy, which is really nice. So, it layers well under any mascara that you put over it”20:00–20:06
- Source: Best and worst makeup of 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
- “Azelaic acid 10% really offers more calming and soothing benefits”7:12–7:19
- “This one is affordable, helps to target maybe helping with some uneven skin tone, dullness, but really has antioxidant benefits as well”7:30–7:36
- “Also has squalane and the 10% azelaic acid that may offer some barrier support along with glycerin”7:38–7:45
- Source: Skincare routine for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin by a dermatologist - May 1, 2025
- “I love it”
- “I've just been over the moon with it”
- “It makes your foundation look incredible”3:39–3:49
- “Your skin in the morning feels amazing”3:39–3:52
- “You can't beat it, and the price is amazing, amazing”3:49–3:55
- “It just goes to show you that you don't need to spend a lot of money”3:52–3:58
- “I tell you, oil has really helped my skin. Really helped it”3:56–4:03
- “I had a makeup artist tell me one time that when you add oil, it actually helps oily skin to stop the overproduction of sebum”4:08–4:11
- Source: Get un-ready with me nighttime routine - Mar 16, 2026
- “Which is actually pretty pretty stacked I would say for a for an ordinary product”19:00–19:03
- “I think that's a really good affordable option if you're looking to enter into this space”19:03–19:06
- “That's such a good entry point product cuz it is so stacked and the price point is good”19:44–19:49
- Source: Life Changing Hair Products You Need Right Now - Mar 20, 2026
- “I like the squalane cleanser, especially if you have dry skin because it doesn't have any sulfates in it”16:52–16:56
- “It actually hydrates the skin, so you will enjoy that product”17:10–17:13
- Source: Best & Worst Cleansers for Very Dry Skin - May 5, 2026
- “Testing The Ordinary's growth factor GF 15% solution”7:58–8:04
- “There is some ingredient in this formula that slightly sensitizes my skin”8:04–8:09
- Source: 5 ingredients that healed my sensitive skin - May 21, 2025
- “This is definitely one that I would repurchase and I bought it for years”10:58–11:00
- “This is what I use to shave my face”10:59–11:03
- “I'll use it as my oil at the end of the night”11:02–11:05
- “I really, really, really, really, really like this stuff”11:03–11:06
- “The Ordinary is very affordable”11:06–11:09
- “This is what I would buy instead of that $60, $70 oil”11:08–11:12
- “Forever repurchase”
- Source: Beauty empties: what's worth your money and what's not - Dec 14, 2025
- “Two of my favorite lactic acid products are... the Ordinary lactic acid 10% plus HA”7:10–7:17
- Source: Budget friendly anti-aging skincare that actually works - Jun 12, 2026
- “Number one is it's fragrance-free, which I love”12:16–12:18
- “It's got coconut alkanes, which is why it's coming out quite oily. I don't think this is going to be ideal for people with acne”12:32–12:35
- “No other antioxidants in this product, and it's not in an airless pump”12:38–12:42
- “Actually for me I'd say it's not really worth your time or your money”12:44–12:46
- “It's one that I'd avoid”
- Source: Best & Worst Vitamin C for Skin of Colour - Mar 22, 2026
- “Pycnogenol does a really good job to brighten a dull complexion. It's best for skin radiance”9:17–9:22
- “It really helps to protect the skin as well from pollution”9:36–9:42
- “Antioxidants pair up really well with other types of antioxidants”8:57–9:02
- “The best way to use this is to mix a couple of drops in with your moisturizer”9:42–9:49
- “This is so good”
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “Retinaldehyde, huge shout-out”6:52–6:56
- “To me, it's an incomparably better experience than using retinol, which I've always had problems with”6:57–7:01
- “If I wasn't using tretinoin, I would be using retinaldehyde, especially now that there are formulas that are strong enough that it could sort of match the same performance as tretinoin”7:03–7:09
- “I truly do credit them of being the reason why my skin is at a place where it can tolerate tretinoin well”7:16–7:23
- Source: Great skincare I no longer use and why - Apr 3, 2026
- “I've actually been using this around my eyes”6:55–7:03
- “My eyes really loved this”7:28–7:31
- “It wiped out that texture and dryness so fast, I think within a day or two”7:56–8:03
- “This really helps to brighten the under eyes and just the whole eye contour area”8:38–8:45
- “It really does give the most rejuvenated look around the eyes”8:53–8:57
- “It really does improve the brightness as well”8:56–9:02
- Source: My 5 go-to products for bright under eyes and signs of aging - May 10, 2026
- “I have yet to find a formulation like this on the market that offers a 3% for each ingredient. This is very powerful and one of the most effective products from The Ordinary”10:44–10:50
- “This is more for anti-aging than anything, in my opinion. Yes, it's going to protect your skin and brighten, but it's more for softening and preventing fine lines and wrinkles”12:01–12:05
- “It does a very good job when you pair it up with Tretinoin and, of course, vitamin C”12:12–12:16
- “It could cause dryness. When I first started using this, I did experience quite a bit of dryness, but I was using it every day when I first started. So, then I had to drop it back and I had to use it a couple of days a week and then build a tolerance to it”12:20–12:24
- “This is really powerful, super effective”12:53–12:58
- Source: 5 most underrated ordinary serums everyone forgot about (hidden gems you need!) - Apr 26, 2026
- “Why does it smell so bad?”
- “It's like a lotion but neither does it hydrate your skin neither does it make you feel softer neither does it give a glow it's just basic”30:47–30:53
- “I didn't feel good after using this. In fact, after using this I stopped using body lotions for a while because of just how lame it felt to use”31:04–31:14
- “I don't like it. I won't pick it up again”31:19–31:25
- Source: 45+ beauty products emptied: what to buy and what to skip - Jun 20, 2026
- “It works”
- “Literally this whole bottle is 92% volufiline and then 1% another ingredient that I cannot pronounce which is just a targeted plumping ingredient as well I believe”16:07–16:13
- “This is just like the most bang for your buck”16:16–16:22
- “We have an option from The Ordinary that is going to save us money against everything with this crazy ingredient that we're seeing pop up left, right, center”16:26–16:29
- “This ingredient is amazing”16:32–16:35
- Source: 10 Drugstore Makeup Dupes - Apr 6, 2026
- “Cheap as chips”
- “This is the epitome of unsexy skincare that bloody works”
- “Use the salicylic acid if you have backne KP etc”
- Source: Body exfoliation 101: AHA, BHA, scrubs and everything in between - Jun 21, 2026
- “As soon as I got this, this instantly became my favorite”9:03–9:10
- “This is my breakout emergency product”
- “This also starts out as a powder and then when you rub it, it becomes cream and then when it dries down, it dries down into a matte slightly powdery finish on the skin”9:19–9:33
- “You only need a tiny amount of this”9:33–9:38
- “Sulfur is known to help pimples by reducing excess oil and really drying out the surface of the blemish”9:38–9:47
- “It really makes clogged pores less likely to worsen”9:47–9:56
- “It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help calm redness and speed up healing”9:54–9:59
- “I use this strictly as a spot treatment”10:02–10:09
- Source: Best Western skincare of 2025: honest review + results - Jan 25, 2026
Brand note
The Ordinary is the brand you go to when you want active ingredients without the markup — straightforward, no-frills formulas that target specific skin concerns, and creators consistently mention the price as a major plus. The trade-off is that not everything works for everyone: the Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is a versatile multi-purpose product (used on body, underarms, and face), but some found it ineffective or too high a concentration for certain skin tones.
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