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Our brand favorites will have your skin positively glowing.

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The 39 Best The Ordinary Products of 2023 TOUT

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Hadley King, who also lauds the brands transparency about said ingredients.

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Ideal for anyone serious about exfoliation, the red-hued peel is a light liquid solution.

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

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Theres a slight tingling sensation, but youll be left with seriously bright skin.

Use this twice a week for 10 minutes each time after cleansing and toning.

It speeds cell turnover, boosts collagen production, tackles pigmentation, reduces fine lines, and unclogs pores.

The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

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Retinol can irritatesensitive skinor for first-time users, so you should build up the percentage over time.

Use it at night after cleansing and applying water-based serums, but before oils or creams.

Use it at night (after cleansing and before serum).

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

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The water-based serums offer a mild exfoliation while the HA hydrates the skin.

Tasmanian pepperberry is included in both to help prevent irritation, according to the brand.

Use these at night after cleansing and toning.

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(As we know, hyaluronic acid attracts 1000 times its weight in water.

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“It delivers an instant boost of hydration to the skin upon system.”

This is also a heavy serum; they both take around 10 to 15 seconds to absorb.

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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Use at night after water-based products.

Its essentially damage resulting from outside aggressors such as pollution and UV rays.

They can also help protect from internal aggressors like the stress hormone cortisol.

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A serious serum, this contains the two most powerful antioxidants.

Wear this daily, especially if youre a city dweller or sun worshipper, to protect your skin.

Use it in the morning and/or at night after water-based serums.

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you’re free to also cocktail this with a vitamin C serum.

Niacinamide also tackles fine lines and dullness so expect your skin to generally just look more even and glowing.

Use morning and night before heavier oils and creams.

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%

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For the first couple of weeks, you’re free to expect it to tingle on use.

Use at night after water-based products.

Best used morning and night after serums.

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Use morning and night before oils and creams.

Use morning and night before oils and creams.

you’re free to also double up and use these in the morning too.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum

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The formula contains a solution ofascorbyl glucoside, whichunlike L-ascorbic acidstays stable in water.

Long story short: This light water-based serum is more pleasant to use and still offers notable brightening results.

Use morning and night before oils and creams.

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This lightweight cream-gel suits all skin types.

Use it morning and night after water-based serums.

If youre not sure where to start with The Ordinary, this is a good place.

The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

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Use morning and night after cleansing.

Use this one at night after water-based products.

Use morning and night before oils and creams.

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Use each morning to protect the skin.

you might also use it as an SPF in the morning after applying your final skincare product.

This oil is light enough to absorb in seconds.

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Use morning and night before oils and creams.

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Its essentially a bodyguard for your skin.

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Use it in the morning and/or at night after water-based serums.

The oil is also rich in other fatty acids including linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acid.

Apply a few drops daily.

THE ORDINARY Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%

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Best used morning and night after water-based products.

Apply a few drops to the face morning and night.

Mix a few drops with your usual serum or night cream after any water-based treatments at night.

The Ordinary Azelaic Acid 10% Suspension Brightening Cream

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It also adds shine when applied to damp or dry hair.

Use at night (or as needed) after water-based products.

The antioxidant is known to hydrate the skin.Use at night (or as needed) after water-based products.

The Ordinary Buffet Anti-Aging Serum

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This serum has a texture like water, making it seriously quick and easy to layer.

Much like HA, these ingredients are meant to deeply hydrate skin.

Use at night (or as needed) after water-based products.

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“To put it simply, Ill be using The Ordinary’s Squalane Cleanser until the last drop.

Its gentle, affordable, non-comedogenic, and leaves my skin feeling clean and softa total win.”

Reviewers noticed that, over time, their thin or thinning hair appeared fuller.

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Use at night by massaging it into the scalp.

you could use many The Ordinary products every day, depending on what they are.

Other products like The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and other moisturizers can be used daily.

The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane

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The Ordinary is so popular because its products are reasonably priced and effective.

The brand uses simple ingredients in effective concentrations and combinations at lower prices compared to similar products.

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The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

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The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil

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The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

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THE ORDINARY Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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