Beauty Product Reviews

Seeing immediate results!

I have combination skin, oily in the T zone & normal to dry throughout the rest. This has really worked to balance out my skin.... But I had to stop applying a moisturizer as it started clogging up the pores in the T zone. Once I stopped applying the moisturizer & only using this, it has worked perfectly.

3 times a week

I initially was applying this on a daily basis & found it to be a bit too strong mixed in with the acids that I use. Now I begun to alternate this with the lactic acid & it's been good. I've only been using it for just over a couple of weeks so I can't determine its effectiveness just yet but I'll update in another month or two.

Love The Ordinary products..... Not the product containers

I've been using several of The Ordinary 's products for the last 6 weeks or so & I'm ecstatic about them. I have become concerned with the "packaging" /containers/bottles. I like that the glass bottles are dark however I don't think some of them are great for stability purposes. Like the 2% Retinoid. The top of the dropper has been leaking product in a ring around where the rubber bulb & the actual lid meet, same issue with my lactic acids & both oils. If product is getting out with them closed tight then there's definitely air continually getting in. That's certainly going to cut the shelf life.

Effective yet cost effective

Product has the perfect PH level & with the 7% of glycolic acid, it's gentle enough for every day use. If you're in need of a stronger AHA, The Ordinary carries a peeling solution with a 30% AHA + 2% BHA. It works great.

Why oh why did I not get this sooner?!

I have known about the benefits of Retin A & all its variances for quite a long time now but I've always been incredibly apprehensive about actually using it on my skin. I've heard many a horror stories of some of the side effects like acute sun sensitivity, peeling, etc. But I came across The Ordinary line by way of multiple honest & straight forward reviews regarding the line. I really liked the fact that this line is no frills & dress up about it while on the other hand being made in a way that makes it very simple to build a very targeted effective skincare routine tailor made by me & MY skin. I'm in my 30's now & although I've never dealt with acne or even wrinkles, I have had problems with texture & small bumps on certain areas of my face. I read up on the exact ingredients & what I could find out about its formulation (In limitation of course) I felt it was safe enough to give it a shot. I've been using it once daily in the PM for 10 days now......I CANNOT believe the difference this stuff has made on my skin. I wake up every AM & look in the mirror, I hadn't realized just how dull my skin had become, as it's getting brighter every day now. I wish I hadn't of waited so long!