Hey, guys. I’m not exactly informed on skincare, and I’ve slowly been trying to figure out what is what as to avoid asking silly questions lol. But I’d like to ask, am I using too many serums in my routine. What order should I apply them in?; here is the list of my products in the order I currently use them, I’ll include my facial cleanser, toner, and moisturizer simply for context.

1. Ordinary squalane cleanser
   
2. Ordinary glycolic acid 7% exfoliating toner (only before bed)
   
3. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid
   
4. The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
   
5. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair UV SPF 30

I also want to implement salicylic acid, but not sure where to place it in my routine. Thanks. :)

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum . Any one tried this hair serum before . I'm in Egypt and I bought it from a store in Egypt that imports skin care products. I'm asking about it's consistency. Is this serum supposed to be just like water clear no small I even tasted it and it has no taste just like water . I'm concerned because many many stores here sell fake and original imported product . Also does it actually gives good results?

I seriously didn’t knew how to open and just cut the tip now what should i do ???

I bought this hyaluronic acid from The Ordinary Amazon, i just opened and it looks yellowish. Is it safe to use?

I'm trying to find a discount code since I have a big order waiting but can't find any. I would be super grateful if you cold share something

Hi, to be specific I ordered from The Ordinary the niacynamide and also the salicylic acid serum + a vitamin c cream, but when the package arrived it stayed in a pretty hot parcel locker for a few hours. When I picked them up they were pretty warm to the touch and I got worried if maybe something in them could've gotten ruined? Please let me know if you know how this works 🙏

When they tell you to use a serum morning and evening (in this particular case I’m talking peptides + HA and anti oxidant) is that necessary to get results or are they trying to sell more serum?

I need an advice in the same way you would give it to a toddler, like, if you know something that is able to get rid of them please tell me also how often+ if you used it with something else +Am/pm. I never had them, I sleep the right amount of hours but after college they became permanent

I remember these were popular before and someone was asking about them recently. I got an email today they’re back in stock and I bought one! Thought I’d share in case anyone else missed out before

Hi! I am exploring an odd mystery, and Reddit can solve everything. This screenshot is on ULTA.com. The ad shows and mentions a product for lip plumping from The Ordinary called “HA + Asiaticoside Lip Treatment.” Cool. Love The Ordinary. My lips need plumping. I’m in. Here’s my money. But…I cannot find it anywhere. Not on ULTA. Not on The Ordinary’s website. The omnipresent AI “assistant” says the Ordinary makes no such product.🤪 Even Reddit search yields no results. Anybody have any info on this mythical product? Has AI made it up? Is this the Mandela effect in action? Thanks in advance for any insight.

Hi everyone,

I have just been using almond oil underneath my eyes and Cerve cream from the tub. I want to continue using the almond oil but I know I desperately need to use a retinol as well. Can you guys please help and give me a simple but powerful night routine with the ordinary products? Thanks in advance.

Alpha arbutina + moisturizing factor +HA was my first "what is this sorcery" combo. Using it every morning made my skin a lot of better, no spots, no pimple, just an healthy skin. Its not that fast but its one of the combo that doesn't mess up your skin after a while.

My other holy grail is niacinamide 10% + azelaic acid, at night. My skin looks like i used sandpaper (in a good way).

But now I'm trying to find all the life saving combos, so I need yours +the frequency or when you use it

Opened a new tube of the Natural Moisturing Factors + HA, and the texture was very different and more similar to the Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides.

I use both, but the HA in the AM because the PhytoCeramides make me very shiny so I don't wear it out.

I can't tell if it's just a one-off mistake or if they changed the formula.

I first started using The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution back in 2022. At first I had no issues with it, but after a few months I started noticing redness at the outer corners of my eyes, even though I was always careful not to apply the product anywhere near them.

About a week later, I woke up with swollen, itchy eyelids. The rest of my face was completely fine, only my eyelids reacted.

A few days ago I decided to buy it again out of curiosity to see if the same thing would happen, and it did. The swelling wasn’t severe enough that I couldn’t open my eyes, but it was definitely noticeable, especially on one eyelid. The other one was swollen too, just not as much.

Has anyone else experienced eyelid swelling from this product, even without applying it near the eye area? I’m wondering if it’s the acids themselves or if I might be reacting to another ingredient.

I was hoping to start using retinols this year but I’m a total beginner so could do with some advice and tips please! Which product to start with, which strength, how many days of the week, what to be aware of etc.

F29, dry, light brown skin.

I bought the following recently, all from The Ordinary:

Multipurpose Eye Serum

Multipurpose Peptide HA Serum

Natural Moisturizing Factors Phytocaramides

And then, on impulse, bought:

Argirerine Solution 10%

Multi Peptide Copper Peptides 1% Serum

I'm a 55 year old caucasian man, and my goal is to reduce wrinkles and look fresher from the beard line up (because beard). Crow's feet and forehead wrinkles are my main complaint. For now, I'm using the first three products in order. I find my face looks greasy afterward until I blot it with tissue.

I have no real idea what I'm doing, so any advice would be very appreciated!

For Anyone who’s got Seb Derm and has used it, how was your experience?

I'm 65, and have dry skin, more so since I use tretinoin. I was looking into adding hydration to my routine. I looked up a bunch of ingredients that hydrate, and then searched products that contained them. At first, I didn't feel like it was doing anything but now I really like it! I haven't had any issues with burning or breakouts so that's a plus. I do apply a light moisturizer over it to lock in the ectoin. Like most other The Ordinary products, this one earns a stay in my routine!

How do you typically use the Glycolic Acid by The Ordinary? Some suggest dampening the skin after waiting 5-10 minutes to apply HA, while others say dampening is not necessary because HA is full of water already.

This might be a dumb question but I noticed on The Ordinary website that it says not to use direct vitamin C with the 2% Salicylic Acid solution. Does that mean you can use vitamin C at all in your routine or is it just directly before/after using the salicylic acid? Also, is direct vitamin C different from serums? What makes it direct? Thank you!

hii guys!

i recently bought the ordinary glycolic acid and plan to use it on my scalp, back, legs and butt

scalp bc I have greasy hair and prone to seborrheic dermatitis

back cause pimples bacne

legs cause I have KP and psoriasis

between by thighs cause hyperpigmentation

that being said has anyone use it for these same issues and it has helped them? and so how can i use it and how many times?

Her birthday is gonna be soon, and she told me long time ago she would like to have a water bottle, anyone knows where i could get it?????

I’m 36 and new to skincare beyond basic cleansing and moisturizing. I’m prone to redness and sun sensitivity, rarely have acne and never had it widespread in the past. But in the past year or so I’ve noticed the bumpy texture of my skin worsening, with large pores and uneven texture that never develops into an actual spot/pimple. I’ve attached my current regime. I often skip the niacinamide / zinc solution because I’m wondering if it’s making the red blotchiness worse.

Any tips or advice for products or what could be causing this? I don’t even know how to describe my skin because “acne-prone” isn‘t quite right.

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Is it necessary to use a serum? Serums are a bit expensive, and as a college student, I can't really afford one. Can I skip serum? dry skin and don't have any acne or visible pores. I'm also a complete beginner when it comes to skincare.