THE ORDINARY BUYING GUIDE #3: Hydrators, Oils, More Molecules | Anti-Aging Science and Recs for 30+
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- I'm back for the finale part 3 of my "The Ordinary Shopping Guide" where I share a researched look at the products on the Ordinary. When I first used the website, I found it difficult and confusing to navigate. If you've experienced this, keep watching as I dissect the "Hydrators & Oils" and "More Molecules": what you should buy, and what you should skip based on the ingredients and actives for these products. If you're interested in the Vitamins and Retinoids or Direct Acids hop over to part 1 & 2 (link below). My views are specifically for anti-aging so this is where it'll be most helpful. However, the general research I discuss will be helpful for other skin concerns like acne as well! OPEN FOR MORE+++
The Ordinary's products covered in this video (theordinary.com):
- Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rosehip Seed Oil
- 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Argan Oil
- 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
- Matrixyl 10% + HA
- Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
- Buffet
- Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
- Argireline Solution 10%
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OTHER SKINCARE VIDEOS:
THE ORDINARY BUYING GUIDE Pt. 1: VITAMINS & RETINOIDS: • THE ORDINARY BUYING GU...
THE ORDINARY BUYING GUIDE Pt. 2: Direct Acids: • THE ORDINARY BUYING GU...
IS LUXURY SKINCARE WORTH IT?
• LUXURY SKINCARE WORTH ...
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Outro Music: "Turn Into" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
This was one of the most helpful reviews I have seen on this brand, thank you very much for doing this! I watched them all and now I can make a better decision.
awesome! yup, even if it's inexpensive, no need to buy the whole line ;)
Hi Joanna, you are such a well spoken young lady. Your explanation is very helpful about skin care. I started watching some of your past video within the last 2 weeks and find many subjects you talked about very informative. Your Ordinary Buying Guide opening my eyes to skin care which I never even knew or thought of. My whole life regiment has just been cleanse, tone, moisturize and sun block, I'm now 49. Since I had watched HotandFlashy and then found you it gave me a better understanding how I should take more care of my skin as I get older. Thank you so much for these video. I look forward to learning more about the different products from your explanation.
thank you so much!! really glad you've found good info in my videos :)
I have been using 100% Squalene ( in a rollerball) for over a year.Strictly under my eyes, pre concealer. It has made all the difference in how my concealer looks and stays ( great ) all day.
I cant say it enough...... I love your videos!! very thorough.
Your explanations offer sage advice with the current science to support what you say. Keep up with your excellent research !
the advantage of the squalene oil is that it is a stable oil - the others you discuss are not, therefore as soon as they are opened they start to deteriorate and his happens rapidly. Unless you use the oils within a fairly short period of time, any benefits will be completely lost, which is not something beauty brands inform their customers of. The Squalene however being stable is more suitable if you are not going to use it heavily and quickly. The only other oil that is stable is coconut.
Perfectly concise and clearly put together review. Love it!
Subbed! I've been looking for informative skincare channels ever since the ordinary blew up. Loving your content. Thanks for explaining a bunch of stuff. I've now watched enough videos to understand quite a few things that used to go over my head. :)
awesome! really glad you found it useful :D
Thanks very much for all your trouble. I found this really helpfiul and now am able to organise a affordable treatment plan. Have a prosperous new year.
I hate to be this type of person but whenever I find someone new on RUclips my brain instantly picks out annoying mannerisms or unusual speech traits and my brain loved you! So calming, clear, great tone. Love it. So subscribed, video was perfect ❤️
This "3 part mini series", haha, is the best review I've heard anywhere on the Ordinary. I do remember you purchased a Niod product. I think it was cooper peptides. I used a serum with these ingredients in the past and found they plumped my skin in a good way , calmed my skin of any redness and gave me a radiance that was noticable. Im looking forward to hearing what your results are. The last one I used was great I just could not justify the price.
JoJopedia thank you so much.
Yes niod review coming soooon!!!
Your voice is really calming
Glad to find your channel. Looking forward to more videos. Always appreciate people who care science when it comes to skincare!
thanks! that's the idea :)
Loved all 3!!! Superb breakdown of these products. Easy to understand & professionally presented,
thanks so much! really appreciate the support :)
I have been so curious about this brand. Thank you so much for breaking it all down in this series. You have done so much research. I now knowwhat I need to buy. Awesome!
Awesome Marta! Yes, hope you enjoy the products!
Hi! The ordinary has added some new products since these very helpful buying guides. Can you please make an updated guide! Thank you!!
Nice job on this series! Exactly what I wanted to see... a bit long but very informative. Thank you!!! I enjoy your videos!!
thanks! :)
Thank you so much for creating this series. I'm late to the game with The Ordinary products (and skin care in general), but your videos were still very relevant a year later. I really enjoyed hearing your research-based knowledge about the actives that the Ordinary offers. I quickly sucked into the hype based on results of others, but I'm so glad that I listened to the science-based research you found. I was able to make better decisions about what my skin actually needs, and what these products actually do vs. making decisions based on the results of others. Thank you!
Such excellent videos! I truly appreciate your research and attention to detail. I'm going to watching your other videos and, of course, I'm subscribed.
thanks!! glad you found this useful and thanks for subbinggggg :D
The caffeine solution has been very helpful for my undereye allergy puffiness... with no irritation. I put a little squalane oil on top to give extra moisturization needed during allergy season also. The squalane oil also helps the extra concealer spread smoothly.
The thing about HAs is that if you live in a humid climate it will pull moisture from the air, but if you live in a dry climate it pulls moisture from your body. I think there are enough HAs in my other products that I wouldn't purchase the HA separately.
Good point! i forgot to mention that in my video, but this is somtehing I've read as well! I don't know if it holds true in a scientific setting but it should certainly give those in dry climates pause... or at least the urge to put on some heavy duty occlusive product! thank you for the reminder!
+Joanna's Logic vs Luxury i live in the tropics (very humid climate) but HA from other The Ordinary products do not give me profound effect while their HA 2% B5 serum gives me immediate visible results (in term of surface hydration). I'm very pleased with their HA 2% B5.
Thanks Audrey! That's really good to know!
Intimidated by the ordinary website at first but after you explained everything. It makes a lot more sense now. I enjoy you bring in research finding and your personal experience! Being a guy, I just wanted something to keep my skin hydrated because I have combination skin type. I think with today’s buyers, we want to know what’s in our product so we can just research if its right for us. I think ordinary does a good job at that. Thanks for the detail guide Joanna! Keep up the good work! -balancebox from Toronto 😊
i agree! i've recently been looking a bit more in the Niod and Hylamide lines... i'm very intrigued. Niod especially. They are definitely using novel ingredients that don't have a lot of info out there but i must admit the marketing has gotten to me! so stay tuned as i'll probably be doing more on Deciem soon :)
You provide an excellent series - all 3 videos are very informative.
Thank you! :)
I love how thorough your reviews are!
Thank youuuuu! :)
Excellent video! Thank you for all your pertinent information and recommendations.
thank you! :)
Yet another great video. Thank you sooo much! At this moment, I am only using NMF. But as you also mentioned, it comes in such a small bottle. I would like your opinion on this moisturizer vs the NMF of the ordinary, based on ingredients only. It's from ceramedx and these are the ingredients: Aqua, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, glyceryl stearate SE, cetearyl alcohol, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, glycerin, cetearyl olivate, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter), sorbitan olivate, dimethicone, ceramide NP, lecithin, phospholipids, glycine soja (soybean) sterols, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, rosa canina (rose hip) fruit oil, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, laminaria ochroleuca (kelp extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, panthenol, allantoin, hydrolyzed soy protein, ulva lactuca (sea lettuce) extract, ascorbic acid, glyceryl caprylate, potassium cetyl phosphate, glyceryl undecylenate, sorbitol, citric acid, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol. I really hope you are willing to comment... I believe I have asked this in another one of your video's alsy, but I saw this later and thought it would be better related here.
I have bought some items for this line but it's very confusing so this video was great
Thank you so much for your amazing guide!! Great help! :)
Very helpful video. Thanks
Thank you for your very detailed tutorial.. I really appreciate this help
you're welcome! :)
Am going to quickly say this, then hop onto what video I should've started with Haha. Only 5min & subscribed. One can tell where research has been conducted & absorbed. Just came from someone younger who grabbed all of the hottest trendsetter items & said nothing worked except the Buffet. I haven't tried this brand yet & I plan to for the affordability, accessibility, & I like the fact that what's the active is the name-not something cutesy with unnecessary fragrance, fillers, dyed, or at least not too much. Thanks for sharing & have a great day today!
Hey thanks lady.. trying to improve my complexion.
Wow - this is the best explanation of the differences between oils I’ve ever heard. I knew rose-hip was good for oilier skin, but I didn’t understand it’s because of the ratio of oleic vs linoleic. I have the Amino hydration booster but I’m not sure it’s working (only tried it once). Do you talk about how to layer or incorporate these into a routine? For example, if I’m using the 10% lactic acid at night, should it be straight on, not over the buffet? That way it can penetrate the skin better. Thanks!!
Hi Joanna! I absolutely love your makeup in this video!! :) Do you mind sharing what blush/bronzer you are wearing?
thanks! it's the benefit coralista i'm pretty sure (i only have a few blushes and i can tell this one is the orangey one :))
Thank you for the explanations and use information. I enjoy the results of the Buffet however my matte foundation would lose it "matteyness" by days end. Going forward I will just use the Buffet. i wish their website was easier to navigate and understand.
Thank you for enlightenment.
Thanks for the info! I'm curious about the argireline solution too.
Ohh the Argirilene is one of TO best products. This is only my experience but I swear it is extending the wrinkle free time I get from Botox.I have 3 back ups.
I personally love mixing the natural moisturizing factors together with the rose hip oil in the palm of my hand, making an amazing moisturizer! Sometimes I mix in some of the buffet or matrixyl too. I can't wait for the ordinary to bring out the 100ml of the NMF+HA
Thanks a lot for your videos! Love them!
As for the caffeine serum: I wish they'd just substitute the caffeine for niacinamide since the rest of the ingredients sounds really nice - packed with antioxidants etc! I think I'll mail them asking about that....
that's a good idea--the green tea extract is probably a nice comfy ingredient for the skin!
it is! And it's not the only antioxidant in there.
I like The Ordinary for their booster kind of products so this could be almost like an antioxidant booster... Maybe with vitamin e and ferric acid as well...
For the longest time I was so scared using oils in my face. I knew coconut oil was a no no for me. So I was scared of trying out oils. I gave marula oil a try and it made me so happy to find out that it didn't break me out. Alpha arbutin clogged a blackhead and created a yuckiest pimple (massive pimple). 🙃 hope it helps
Hello Joanna!
This is so not content relevant I know, bur just wanted to let you know I love love love your makeup here! Totally into this clean eye makeup and kinda subtle statement lips look, and you've done this perfectly!
May I ask what lipstick you are wearing here? 😘
Hi! Thank you :) I'm wearing Nyx's soft matte lip cream in Copenhagen (but I like to apply and then blot it off). It's a great colour whether you wear it flat out or blot it out, but it's definitely not long lasting. My only reservation! This color and Stockholm are my two fave lipstick shades like ever... but just the wear does not hold up to matte lipsticks for example.
Hi! Does anybody knows what is good for dark circles please?
My age 30 and my skin type is oily and acne prone which ordinary serum is sweetable for me.plz suggest me 😙😙😙
Good video 👍🏼
Do you have an opinion on stable vs. unstable oils? Some information I am reading says to avoid any polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs...including linoleic acid and most seed oils) because even if they are kept fresh on the shelf they may become rancid IN our body from the heat, and contribute to free radicals and skin aging. Beautyeditor.ca advises to use stable oils like coconut oil instead. I use the squalane as opposed to the other oils like rosehip because of this. But I'm not sure if this concern is unfounded, or maybe a fringe opinion. Any thoughts?
Oh this is interesting! I have not really heard of this coming from any other sources.. on the contrary, usually i hear that coconut oil is a bit too comedogenic for daily use. i'll have to do a bit more research on this. in general, i agree that you should not use expired products, but rosehip seed oil (at least the one from the Ord) has a 1 year shelf life (IIRC). I believe the point in general is a good one, and actually may be a good reason to try another product like Marula which is more stable... especially if you're like me.. there's almost no way i'm going to get through the bottle i have before it goes bad! maybe if i stored in the fridge ha. Definitely, if you start noticing any of your products turn (smell, colour), recommend tossing instead of saving the money!
Thanks for the reply! I have heard the same about comedogenicity of coconut oil. Having acne-prone skin but also wanting to avoid PUFAs as a precaution in case the instability argument has merit puts me between a rock and a hard place! I am looking into it too, and will reply back here if I find anything convincing either way.
Hola. I have oily acne prone skin and use oral and topical prescriptions for it. Last year I got DE Marula oil during a sale and loved it. I actually finished the bottle so fast. I recently ordered the Ordinary version to compare. I have their rosehip oil and I don't enjoy it as much as the DE marula. Sometimes you just have to try different things and listen to what your skin enjoy 😊
Indeed! The Ordinary just restocked their marula oil so i've snapped that up :)
Wow it's funny to hear that you prefer Marula since its recommended for dry skin! I love my rosehip and I also have oily skin,the Marula I would think is too oily and thick for us?
Hello ! I was wondering if you could answer this for me.
I have VERY sensitive and acne prone skin. I also fall more on the oily side.
I know there's a difference between hydrators and moisturizers and I currently have neither. (quick background info I use the Cetaphil Daily face wash and LOVE IT as well as the Klairs Supple Toner. I was using the Vit. C from klairs but it slightly oxidized and now I can't use it.) (so i'm only on a wash and tone routine!)
Anywhhoooo
What would your opinion be on Buffet, Matrixyl 10% +HA, HA 2% + B5, and the Natural moisturizer +HA ?
Buffet has Matrixyl 300 and HA components as well so I'm not sure if less (products) is more here?
Otherwise, would you advise I a separate combination of the two?
(I do have other products in mind to buy but these are the few I can't decide between)
Niacinamide and MAP nightly as well as the Lactic Acid 5% +HA 1-2 times weekly.
Thank you in advance if you decide to respond!
I've loved your videos in this little series and subscribed too! Thank you for not filling your videos with too much BS and talking facts !
hello! i would suggest to be open to trying diff things until you find something you like, but i would start with the Buffet instead of the other products. If you're looking for a moisturizer, the NMF could be good. I also really like First Aid Beauty's ultra repair cream (on a per oz. basis, it's way cheaper too).
For evening, i do love the niacinamide and use it in my routine (you can go view my evening routine video). i personally did not love the LA 5% but that's just my personal experience finding it very itchy! i think it could be fine for others.
which one is your fav ?
I still Struggleling with the Ordinary😅
Ive Got the squalane clenser. The buffet, hyaleronic asid 2% +b5 and the Rose hipp seed oil. In Winter I get lil More dry to dehydrated, in summer im oily on my Nose, Upper lip and Chin.
Super sensitive Skin! All ways. Ive used a Garnier Botanical balm for mostureizer over the buffet and the HA, then the Rose hip. But I'm not so sure of the Rose hipp oil. I kinda feel I Get tiny pimples of it.. Ive only used it for 15 Days. The rest for a month and a half.
I just Wish someone could tell me, pick this, this and this and be done with It😅 Return Polacy of Norway Isn't like in the US. IF the item is Opened, U cant take it back, Even IF U dont like it. It's hard to Get any Beauty Products BC of this.
Is it for whitening
❤️ ❤️ the video!
thank yoU :)))
Everyone keeps talking about your location being the factor wether HA will work for you or now, but my questions are...
Does it work over time or is there no build up and you can get a result with one time use?
If you get quick results can you not put it on before a hot steamy shower for an important evening or, or a few times a week for a treatment?
hm thats a good idea. i don't know specifically but seems like your logic makes sense. it's something that you get immediate effects from--not a slow long term build up. try it out and trust your skin if you start having any negative side effects!
Catie-always use a moisturizer with your HA and you will reap the benefits!
Haven't seen a video from you in awhile. Hope you are well.
aw thanks for noticing :) i have just been super busy & traveling but plan to upload another video in the next couple of days!!! >.
do you know of any products that would help with thin skin under the eyes?
depends on what your issue is under the eyes! i'm afraid if it's hereditary thin skin, you can only really rely on concealer. if it's hereditary puffiness from fat deposits... here again, clever use of concealer! (not directly on the puffs but under the puffs this time). i do not know of any product that can change that!
TO caffeine for puffiness under eyes and wrinkles on mobile lid.TO Squalene to make concealer go on and stay on all day. Love both for my eye program. I do not have problems but then I am way older than the reviewer.
what can you recommend if I have an oily T zone but with dry patches on the t-zone?
i think don't be afraid to moisturize heavily esp. in the evening! even in the daytime, use a solid moisturizer. the more you moisturize, the better luck you may have in balancing your dry patches and even regulating your oil production. i think First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream is a great, rich, and inexpensive moisturizer for the face (and body)
Perfect! Thanks :)
I've been using the Argireline solution for a month now to fight wrinkles on the forehead and crows feet around the eyes. I can see minimal changes and I'm not sure if they're caused by other products I've recently introduced in my skincare routine. I will continue to use it because I'm still hesitant about Botox. I'd rather smooth out my wrinkles slowly than get a shot of Botox and make them magically disappear. But my aesthetician told me if I really want to get rid of crows feet, Botox is the way to go. So I guess you're right in that these creams and serums can only do so much.
Btw, I'm using the HA 2% even though I have other products with HA. It really plumps up your skin, more than with the moisturizing factors cream. The only thing the moisturizing factors are lacking in my opinion is SPF. And I've also been using the Caffeine solution. I don't actually know what's causing my under eye circles (other than turning 30 :D ) but it has brightened my under eye area a little bit.
Thanks for this personal experience!!! i love to hear how poeple are finding the products in their day-to-day life. i think i'll be going for botox one of these days haha. but anyhoo, until then, it's not a bad option to try out. i mean, it's certainly not going to break the bank so that's always nice!
+Elisabeth Oberndorfer i also found the HA 2% B5 is more powerful than their other serums that contain HA, including their NMF HA
+Elisabeth Oberndorfer and argireline is designed to prevent further fine lines and wrinkles. Ideally used by someone since their early/mid 20s. It's Not designed to treat your fine lines and wrinkles.
your mannerism reminds me so much of kristen wiig holy shit
haha i love kristen wiig and if i ever were an actress, that is the type of actress i'd be... i.e., the awkward, funny lady who can do an occasional dramatic scene but never the centre of media attention ;)
What Lipstick Are You Wearing in this video? so pretty
this is the Nyx copenhagen lip cream. Not the best for long wearing, but great color for sure.
REPLY
I cant get over on how perfect this colour is!
thanks that was helpful!
just wish you didn't "pass" on most of the things i've ordered...
i'm still hoping on good results on my dry ageing skin with:
Argireline10%, Alpha Arbutin, HA2% + B5, Marula Oil, and EUK134 i'm sure you mention somewhere else,
all that wrapped up with my regular moisturizing cream.
we'll see what goes on!
see ya!
Thank you for the explanations and use information. I enjoy the results of the Buffet however my matte foundation would lose it "matteyness" by days end. Going forward I will just use the Buffet. i wish their website was easier to navigate and understand. Also I created a Shopping List playlist which I share with friend & family...so adding yours.
Their High Adherence Silicone Primer is quite mattifying. My glowy tinted sunscreen even looks a bit satiny-matte because of the primer.
Thanks for the info and sharing your experience! I haven't used it yet but man my skin has been dry lately with flying and change of climate. I could use some less matteyness hehe
@audrey natalia -- so weird--i saw you were posting really helpful comments but for some reason YT marked them as spam! i just approved all of them.. so thanks!
I buy all of my oils and many other cosmetic products from New Directions Aromatics online. The prices are really good, even compared to The Ordinary. I found them a few years ago. I am not associated with the company in any way, just a fan.
Ooo thanks for the tip Lori!!
I mention this company because paying for and shipping a half ounce or buying the tiny bottles at Whole Foods, etc. seems such a shame when I can often get 3.3 ounces or more for the same price online, and it's beautiful stuff. You mentioned in another video that you don't sweat. I don't either, so I use coconut oil mixed 50/50 with palmarosa essential oil as a fantastic deodorant, better than any commercial brand and I tried them all. Plus my underarms are very soft and you can apply any excess on your hands on knees or anywhere that's dry. My skin isn't sensitive and I've never oil stained my clothing because it sinks in fast. Other essential oils also have anti-bacterial properties and work just as well, but I don't want to smell like oregano. I buy a 33.3 ounce container of palmarosa for $65 and it will last for maybe 4 years. The last one I bought in 2014 isn't close to gone yet and essential oils don't go bad. The only caveat is with this company you have to buy a minimum $100 order (they mostly supply soapmakers, etc.), but with the large bottles I order only every few years, it isn't bad. Thanks for your reviews. I appreciate them and am a new subscriber.
Where is Ferulic acid/Reservatrol?!
That didn’t exist yet when this vid was made!
Joanna's Logic vs Luxury I see. Have you tried it?
You are sooo beautiful, breathtaking
Your review has made me realize that younger( say under 40) woman do not seem to have same issues older woman do and so your reviews might not apply to me. Make sure your viewers take your age into consideration.
yes this is definitely true... and different skin types too so that should be considered!
I wish I could a trillion times not like your video!!!!! 🙄🙄🙄🥴
I enjoy the content on your channel but your delivery is a little off feeling. Like you’re reading from a cue card or something and seem a little uncomfortable and awkward speaking on camera? There’s not a lot of inflection in your voice so you sound a little bored sometimes.
Your reviews are both unfair and trashy, given that you bash the Ordinary products and talk about them WITHOUT even trying them.
Even if you defend your actions by saying you're talking research and thus you're playing the scientist, girl, you're forgetting a huge thing: A product costs like 7 dollars, like nothing, you're buying a fairly priced high quality product, not an aircraft!!!
You should be a politician :)
Literally, so dumb. Did you even watch the video? She doesn't bash any of the products. Even if it's inexpensive, if you bought everything in their line, you'd be out a few hundred dollars. Even the Ordinary's website says to only use 3 products at a time.
And you should keep your ignorant comment to yourself!