As Dr. Davin Lim said, the Ordinary absolutely revolutionized skincare. It made amazing ingredients available to the entire world and inspired other brands to do that same. And it gives really good instructions on usage. Even if you don't like the brand's products itself, every skincare user should be grateful to them. Or else we'd be stuck shilling out $80 for a niacinamide serum, lol.
Skin care should be affordable and just as accessible for the single mom who has a tight budget or those who are not making a high end salary. The mark up on these products is extraordinary! Why shouldn't ALL people be able to look great? I'd argue it is even MORE important for people who are not in a high economic bracket to look and feel good about themselves! Just because you don't make a ton of money, it should not exclude you from being able to take good care of your skin. I love the Ordinary! They were the first company to come out with really solid skincare with high end ingredients that was affordable for the average person. They were the first company to challenge the idea that a skincare routine needed to break the budget. I love that. I support this company because it is important to me that beauty, health and well being should be access to all and not just those who can afford extravagant prices.
@@mushy470 EXACTLY! That would be like making tylenol inaccessible because there are people who decide to take 10 instead of the 2 that is the dose on the bottle. We can not and should not restrict use of a product because there are some who don't follow instructions. MOST people do. I use many products in The Ordinary 's line without any problems at all. The ONLY side effect I've ever experienced has been improved skin!
I haven't tried the AHA+BHA mask, however I think its unfair to judge it as a 'bad' or the 'worst' product solely on the grounds that people use it wrongly, or overuse it. All of your points about using it correctly, and about it being suitable for experienced users of chemical exfoliants are mentioned on the website, and presumably on the product itself. The fact that people use it incorrectly is not a fault of the product.
I agree with you. As someone who uses it i really am fearful that the government may step in and start to clamp down on products like this. I have had really great experiences with this product and i REALLY dont want it to go off rhe market
I think this is more of her opinion piece in terms or best and worst, as she mentions in her description but ofc people don't read, kinda proving her point lol. Everyone's skin is different, so what works for you, may not work for her and what works for her, may not work for me. For example, AHA+BHAs really irritate my skin. They just do not work for me at all. It's better to focus on the formulation side, what's in there that can expand the amount of people who use it.
“Like being a kid in a candy store.” She did it, she broke down my obsession with skincare in a single sentence. Would love to see more on this, thanks Michelle! 💕
@@misojimo2154 It absolutely is whether you like or not. It has come to the point where even the brands are taking a step to tell you that overconsumption is bad lol. Obsessions aren't healthy when it comes to... Pretty much anything...
@@phamthituongvi8224 If you buy some more at once, that doesn't mean you "HAVE TO" open them up and put them all on your face at once. I buy one year skin care in advance but only open them and try one by one.
@@phamthituongvi8224 I didn't mean it with any sort of judgement - just as an analogy for the situation. It's great because you have access to way more stuff than you ever did before, when a basic glycolic acid product was $60. But you need to be mindful that you don't go overboard!
I really worry about the younger Generations because it's an obsession and it's an obsession with something that you honestly have no control over as much as you want I just worry that people are going farther and farther away from being natural even though they claim all of this stuff is natural I really wish the trends would head back towards the hipsters who didn't shower I mean sort of not quite that far
I was using Glycolic toner for about 6 months and hated it, it broke my skin barrier couple of times. So I decided to switch to the red peel solution, despite having a sensitive skin which clogs quickly. I followed instructions on a bottle to a T, once a week, no more than 10 minutes. Works magic! Instructions are on the package for a reason, people...
I bought this to use, via a cotton bud to try to remove milia from around my eyes, it didn't work at all. I then used it on my dry and awful left elbow, it was amazing. I have freckles and very badly sun damaged skin, it is amazing. Not sure it reduces any of the pigmentation but it feels really good on the back of my hands, my lower arms and legs. I don't use it on my face. It really has made a difference in those areas. And décolletage!
Me too but I stopped after 3 attempts. It’s just too rough for my skin types. But they have weaker versions and I didn’t know that so the mistake was on me.
Girl I've been suffering every night putting that vitamin c suspension straight on my face not knowing I needed to mix it with something. It burns so badly. Thank you.
Not all people can use all Products . I so wish I could use Vit C! I’ve tried and tried. Nope. It’s not the product, it me! I can’t use it. Products are not universal and neither is my skin. It’s normal for your skin to love some and is intolerant of others. I’m a huge fan of The Ordinary
@@kimberlyharrison87my only issue with finding another brand for Vit C is how do I know the strength and if it helps? If The Ordinary’s Vit C burns my skin then that’s me. If I can use it with a different brand, I’m suspicious. I’ve been with The Ordinary for many years . I use maybe a dozen products (due to issue or season, not all at the same time. Lol).
Azelaic azid from the ordinary completely obliterates my cystic acne. If i have a cyst in the morning, it has disappeared at the end of the day. Holy grail stuff
that's a great idea! I'm trying to find a good retinol a good vit C product without breaking my wallet (and Paula's Choice is way out of my price range)
I love this video! I didn’t know that The Ordinary doesn’t do stability testing and the retinol products aren’t worth it. I’m glad I learned something new :) my favorite product from The Ordinary is the Buffet
I think they do standard stability testing (looking for obvious changes in the product over time), but I don't think they tried to quantify the amount of retinol left in the product after X months or whatever and improve it :(
Products are adised to be used within three month after opening, and i think thats enough to understand that for how many months the products are effective. I dont know what else you guys need
OMG, you really hit home when you talked about following the instructions for the Vit C 23%! I consider myself fairly educated in terms of skincare and acid use and my skin is also quite used to stronger actives, but I couldn't get around the fact that the VitC 23% felt so gritty and sometimes stinged a little! I never thought about mixing it with other serums because it wasn't written anywhere. Your explaination was eye-opening, thank you!
If you like to double cleanse, their oat cleansing balm is pretty renowned lol. I think it’s okay. I don’t like the little granules in it that pretty much exfoliate, plus one needs a pretty robust 2nd cleanser to take it off completely, but it’s $10 and has colloidal oatmeal so eh.
I really like their hyaluronic acid and PHA toner (size is small tho). I also like their salicylic acid cleanser. The toner doesn't irritate my skin and the acid is very hydrating. I'm using their vitamin c and egf and tranexamic acid for my acne scarring and waiting for results to kick in (havent tried them for long). If you're looking for a vitamin c from them i suggest you get the 15%vitamin c and EGF over their vitamin c; the latter irritated my skin
The moisturiser and the eye cream with mica in it are my favourites. The only product I tried that I did not like AT ALL was the tranexemic acid. It pills up by itself, with any other products, and smells TERRIBLE. The Good Molecules Dark Spot Corrector (something like that) behaves in the same manner, and also contains tranexemic acid, I believe. So it may just be how the ingredient behaves. They're both just too finicky for me, since I layer skincare. Edit: I didn't like Inkey List's hyaluronic acid, either. It's such a tiny container, and also tends to pill up. No thx. I prefer to buy the jumbo size of Good Molecules' hyaluronic acid. Edit2: I'd recommend trying Good Molecules' Niacinamide Toner. It gave me noticeable anti-aging results within a couple months. It. Is. Amazing!
I watched a random video a couple of years ago and fell down the skincare rabbit hole. I was determined not to spend a lot when I didn’t know what I was doing so the Ordinary was my savior and it changed my skin so much for the better. I’ve always had problematic, oily skin, and never knew how to take care of it. Lots of videos and products later I’m still a huge fan, I use their products everyday. The 30% solution blew my mind, I couldn’t believe how smooth my skin was. If used once a week or every two weeks it’s a gem. I also like their salicylic acid masque and the NMF moisturizer works great for me. I’ll never have tiny pores or a totally even skin tone but I don’t have constant breakouts anymore and I have much better “skintuition” and for that I’m so grateful 🙌 More please! PS - Side benefit, the skin on my hands that was always rash prone and patchy is much better for all the products that have been used too!
the Ordinary truly is a hit or miss line for me. their rose hip seed oil works astronomically well for me, and out of the 7+ repurchases, 2 of them were oxidized upon purchase so idk if it’s a warehouse issue or not sourcing from the same supplier every time. their ascorbic acid 8%+ alpha arbutin 2% serum literally never sank into my facial skin, superrrr thick & greasy. their multi-peptide serum for HAIR however, is surprisingly effective!!
Same for me. Their products either become my holy grail or I'm tossing them out after a week because I can't stand the way they feel. It's like there's no middle ground.
The Niacinamide serum caused me new cyst before the previous one had the time to heal 🙈 I loved the 30% AHA + 2% BHA peeling solution but my skin loves acids and I always used it once a week for maximum 10 minutes. I also enjoyed the Glycolic Acid toning solution but now I’m having a hard time fitting it into my routine so I use it on my body, works quite well. Retinol in Squalene, Caffeine under eye serum and Alpha Arbutin serum were all meh, didn’t do much
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Alpha Arbutin works amazing for me. Never saw post inflammatory pigmentation disappearing so fast. Definitely working, will start using the one with Vit C (Ascorbic acid) during the day.
When I first discovered The Ordinary 2.5 years ago I was that kid in a candy store. Now I only use the Glycolic Acid toner, the Niacinamide on my places where my glasses co tact my skin b/c it keeps them from slipping, and once or twice a month the acid peel.
I love the ordinary but I’m one of those people who adhere to all the warnings and directions. I definitely don’t think we need to see laws instituted bc people decide to not perform a patch test, follow directions, or listen to the warnings. I’ve had a lot of success with improving my skin and reducing my rosacea with the ordinary products. Something that I’ve never been able to do before bc of the cost of top shelf brands but also bc , let’s face it, top shelf brands aren’t always trustworthy. Look at mario bedescu and the vitamin c serum. You canNOT find the percentage anywhere on the box or website, which seems very fishy to me.
@@goread5544 for me it’s been vitamin c and hyaluronic acid and a bit of niaminicide. Using a high sunscreen (100 spf) daily has helped with the redness too. Lots of moisturizing and using ceraphil face wash. I cannot pinpoint just one thing bc I’ve implemented these things slowly over the years. A diet rich in veggies and lots of water has helped as well. It’s a journey for sure.
@@nctsgrass neutropenia dry touch 100 spf Idk if it’s the best available but it works for me and is in my price range. I sometimes have to set it with powder but that could be the humidity in our region.
So, I’ll be 30 next month and I’ve been really, really into skincare for the last 10/11 years. I’ve been doing professional acid peels for a few years, and the Peeling Solution initially freaked me out. But I was determined to give it a try, so I approached it (ridiculously) cautiously. I would honestly have never introduced it into my routine if it hadn’t been for lockdown. I looked at my first bottle as a “throw away” bottle. My skin is dry-combination and very sensitive and reactive, so I devised a schedule that I thought would help to introduce it safely into my routine. I do the mask once a week (every Wednesday evening) for seven and a half minutes- but I had to work up to that kind of time. My very first week, I did two minutes. My skin passed the test- no irritation, no chemical burns, so I was good to go for week two. The second week, I did three minutes. Again, my skin handled it well, so I continued. I added one minute to the mask every week until I got to eight minutes, and noticed a slight tingling that told me it had hit its limit. The next week I dropped down to seven and a half minutes, and that was perfect. I had found my “sweet spot”. Those first four weeks, I really noticed no difference in my skin at all (and I didn’t expect to see any difference) I simply viewed it as an exercise to help my skin adjust to the product. It took me about seven weeks in total to figure out exactly what worked for my skin. This was an exercise in patience, for sure. But it worked really well for me. I also moisturize very heavy on mask nights. So it is a really fantastic product and it can be safely used, but please use extreme caution. ❤️
I totally agree about the 30% vit C. I love it but it has to be mixed with another product before I use it. I find it mixes well with a "watery" serum or HA serum. I have combo skin and I struggle with PIE from old acne marks. I use the vit C as my last step before spf. My spf is also my moisturizer . This combo has done wonders for my skin tone and has really faded stubborn old acne marks. I have tried every other kind of fit C serum from really high end to vit c powders and hands down I get the best results from this one. However, it has to be mixed with something to work its magic.
I've been really blessed by the ordinary for 2 main reasons. The 1st is the budget Friendly aspect and the ability at a low cost to do trial-and-error to discover what works for my skin. Since I have sensitive and reactive skin, I love the simple and basic formulas after years of trying combined drugstore pproducts never knowing what ingredients are causing the reactions or acne. I too have found some of TO products are holy grails, and some I have disliked. My faves are the rosehip oil, EUK 134, argiriline, buffet copper peptides, niacinamide/zinc, arbutin in ha, resveratrol/ferulic, and ascorbic acid/arbutin. These have helped transform my oily aging sensitive acne prone skin. So grateful
Thank you very much for the review! I’m currently using those products, that were mentioned: *Retinol in squalane 0.5% Works wonders on my face because I follow the instructions. Good to know that the granactive formula is more stable. ** Vitamin C suspension - I use it rarely with my regular moisturizer. - That’s because the retinol treatment and other products I prioritize over it. Still works great. ***Niancinamide 20% - used it a bit, don’t see much impact. (Other products that I use do the same effect) I use also- Marine Hyaluronics + Peptide Serum by day (before moisturizer+SPF) Marine Hya. + Alpha Arbutin + Moisturizer+ Retinol by night. In the shower I use a mild facial cleanser. At night I double - cleanse.
Lab Muffin is my favorite of all cosmetic vloggers. I appreciate the (dry) detailed science based information presented in a (very enjoyable) sarcastic and slightly comedic format. Michelle, your personality makes learning about skin care fun.
This video was pretty eye opening because I really do rely on the ordinary a lot of the time for affordable skincare. The brand that I view as only a little bit more pricey with much better formulations is The Inkey List. Would love to see you do a video on them!
An other you tuber compared them at some point and said the base ingredients are different... I mean you have the main ingredient (like Niacinamide) but it's put into a different formula. If I remember right, she said that it's good for people who want to use a main ingredient but have break outs because they get the option to try another company's product too. It's usually not the main ingredient that causes skin problems but whatever they put it into... other than that, I think she said Revolution is a bit more simple (I think it was Cassandra Bankson )
My skin, while acne prone and horrible all-over, never has breakouts, only once when I used benzyl peroxide. Revolution salicylic acid toner ruined my face, literally. I do not recommend! Never had a breakout like that, and it was not purging.
Absolutely love this! Would like to see videos focusing on the best and worst of certain products (e.g. best sunscreens/retinoids) across different brands, as well as what makes them good or bad so we will be able to choose better
For me personally the Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% is great. I have genetic acne (it's really constant and always there). I started using it well over 6 months ago and during that time, I also underwent a drying therapy supervised by my dermatologist. There are absolutely no negative effects with this specific product. I will definitely rehbey it because I really really like the immediate brightening effect it gives me. I'm not sure about the rest though but alone for the brightening effect + no side effects, it's worth it for me.
Would love to know what vitamin c you would recommend (budget) instead of The Ordinary. Would love to see you do another video on the ordinary's other products.
Yes! I love the squalane cleanser too! You just have to use it right. Apply it dry to a dry face, rub in, THEN add water to rinse off. If you add water too soon, it doesn’t cleanse well.
Hi!! I just wanted to say that we all appreciate you so much for teaching us this information. I bet you get so many requests for certain videos and we are all just so thankful you put the time into teaching this. You are awesome.
I love that the ordinary sells the variety of products they do! For many experienced users this is the closest we can afford to professional treatments. It does worry me a bit that people don’t do research before putting chemicals on their face. I genuinely think there’s a bit of a trend in ‘bad skin reactions’ omg look what happened when I carelessly slapped a medical product excessively across my face. Safety aside, research and education is your best friend if you just want products that work for you.
I’m new to the ordinary and I’ve been adding it into my other skin care carefully. Glad to see that most of the items I chose myself after research were the ones you felt were universally good
The Natural Moisturizing Factors is my favorite moisturizer ever, in life. I have oily to combo brown skin, with hormonal acne from my PCOS and horrible hyperpigmentation, so I was scared of moisturizers for a long time because a lot of the ones I tired would make me break out and therefore leave dark spots that lasted for months even when they were targeted for oily skin. All the other moisturizers I like are gel form and generally more expensive, but this is my ultimate favorite, and also the Azelaic Acid works wonders for me. I have tried the Cleanser, the HA, the Glycolic, the Granactive Retinoid, the Niacinamide, and the Caffeine (not everything at the same time). All of them have worked and not irritated me at all, except for the glycolic when I was overusing it. My top 3 favorites are the 1-The moisturizer, 2- The azelaic, 3-The Niacinamide.
Thank you for doing this video. I love the concept of The Ordinary, and yes, there’s a ton of different stuff to choose from. I actually followed your Basic Skincare Guide, and bought the rose hip oil, since I’ve got dehydrated oily skin, and I love it! I think, with your guide, you’re good to go so thank you so much 😍
YES,YES,YES more videos about the ordinary. I'm planning to buy a load of products soon and as I live in Japan I want to get as much information from you as you know what you are taking about!!!
Azelaic acid was a miracle product for me. 40 years old and suffered from acne my whole life and azelaic acid came into my life and finally got rid of the acne and my face is glowing! Wish I had it when I was a teenager!
This is extremely helpful. I've been exploring The Ordinary as part of a new interest in anti aging skin care. I'm 65 and before this my skin care consisted of body wash and shampoo. There is so much on the market. You are helping me to navigate my way through the hype. You've hit on some of the products I am using. I would like to see more. I've been considering agireline, matrixyl, pycnogenol, the buffet with copper. So many of these ingredients seem to do the same thing. I don't want to be doubling up on ingredients. And there are two many things you can put on your face. I find it hard to be selective. So, yes, I would like to hear more about your experience and thoughts.
Love every single video you make. People underestimate the power of patience, consistency and small steps. My dermatologist loves lactic acid for my skin, when doing in-office treatment. It does wonders to my skin!
I absolutely love the 5% retinoid in squaline- I'm a redhead with very dry reactive skin, and the 2% emulsion burnt my face off, whereas this one really makes my skin feel soothed and soft. I also think I might have rosacea, so my skin is very sensitive, so finding a retinol/retinoid product has been difficult.
I'm one of those folks who had a bad experience. The niacinamide serum caused a horrific sensitivity that took ages to heal. My face burned and stung and turned red when I used my basic, plain moisturizer. The only thing I'm still interested in trying is the peptide serum.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Ive read from DSM's marketing of their ingredient "Niacinamide PC" that it claims to have "minimal levels of nicotinic acid", and obviously taken orally nicotinic acid/niacin can cause flushing. Could it be that maybe the ordinary is using a version with higher levels of nicotinic acid, which combined with the fact is a fairly high percentage and its usually peoples first niacinamide serum so they usually haven't built up any tolerance to the flushing, that's why it causes so many issues. I know you said in the video it you thought it was another ingredient, but I wondered if you had thought about this line of reasoning?
@@IEatUnicornFishCake jeez must be horrible for rosacea! I was thinking about the 10% niacinamide serum to calm and heal my flushing cheeks but omg glad I didn't buy any Ordinary products. Makes total sense that they don't recommend it together with Vitamin C.
I use the red acid exfoliant once a week or once every two weeks, for at maximum of 10 minutes. It does indeed sting and I can only imagine how inapproriate use can cause damage! It has helped my skin a lot with stopping dry flaking, reducing breakouts and reduced the amount of blackheads on my face. :) I always use a sterile, rich moisturizer afterwards, and sleep with it on.
I've tried various Paula's Choice niacinamide formulations, and sadly, every time my face exploded. I have all the characteristics that would make niacinamide a holy grail ingredient, but I just can't get it to work without regrets. Azclear though, which is sometimes on shelves and sometimes behind the counter at pharmacies, is a great way to get azelaic acid. I only use it at night because it doesn't play well with makeup, but twice daily acid is probably too much for my tetchy skin anyways
I’m so relieved at your review of the Niacinamide! I just hated it- it’s gritty and greasy, and if I put anything on top of it, like a moisturizer or sunscreen, it pills horribly and peels right off. I’ll give the Paula’s choice a chance!
Amazing videos - having worked in dermatology, you know more and explain more clearly how products work than some persons working in sales of these products!
This is the first video of yours that I've watched... and I have to say WOW! Your attention to detail and analysis of the scientific studies backing each product is amazing. This video is awesome and you are fabulous!
I am a COMPLETE science fan. Always have been, currently starting a PhD program in viral proteomics this fall! I AM SO HAPPY I FOUND YOU! lets be science friends :) :)
I’m currently using some products from Geek and Gorgeous. Please do a similar video about that brand. As for the ordinary, I’m enjoying the following: 1. The 10% Niacinamide 2. 8% L ascorbic acid with 2 % Arbutin 3. Buffet plus copper peptide 4. Caffeine and EGCG eye serum
@@beboprovina totally agree, the Copper version is expensive compared to their other products, but I find the results totally worth it and copper serums from other brands are double+++++ I'm glad you like it too 😊
@Luna Lovegood the original Buffet is a serum, you can use it after cleansing, between hydrating steps, before creams... I've noticed firmness and my skin looks and feels completely different, it's weird because when I touch my face it feels tighter and smoother. I know for sure is that serum because it was the only one new, and I don't like to introduce too much stuff in my routine! The one with copper I just started after finishing the original one but it's even more potent...
@Luna Lovegood They're peptide serums, packed with basically all of the most popular peptides (e.g. Matrixyl) and gobs of amino acids. They're definitely great for plumping and hydration, but might actually have collagen-building benefits, too!
my absolute favourite product from them is the aminoacids+b5 serum. I have dry, dehydration prone and sensitive skin and I haven't found any serum that compares to how hydrating and soothing that one is. I actually ran out a few months ago and have been using other serums since then (because I impulsively bought them to try out and want to use them before they go bad) and I really miss it. I'm definitely going back to it once I finish these serums and toners that I thought would give me similar results, but ultimately haven't.
I use the Squalene Cleanser myself. LOVE it. I use it the same way that you do. I have easily dehydrated skin so this helps me lots to avoid drying up when double cleansing and washes off well unlike other cream/oil/etc cleansers.
Great video! I would love to see a Part 2. I also use products from Deciem's Hylamide and Niod brands and would love to see this kind of brand review of their best and worst. My favorite Ordinary products currently are *Resveratrol 3%/Ferulic Acid 3%, *Retinol .5% in Squalane, as well as the Rose Hip and Marula Oils. I have heard great things about the Amino Acids, but haven't tried it yet.
I really love the niacinamide serum, it's really helped my pigmentation and the blemishes I had. My skin declines whenever I run out so I may need to try the Paula's choice version and see if it gives me even better results
I have oily & acne-prone skin, but The Ordinary's borage seed oil is one of my holy grail products anyways. I don't know why but it calms my skin down completely. I use it at night (and a drop in the winter when it's super dry) and when I wake up, my skin looks SO calmed down. I've tried TO's squalane and rosehip oil, but neither works as well at combatting my redness/inflammation. The hit/miss feeling of their products is probably the most frustrating part of trying their products :')
I’d love to see a hit or miss on The Inkey List as well as a part 2 of TO! I personally agree with the Vitamin C and niacinamide powders not being the best, giving off the impression that using more of an ingredient means better results. That’s not true at all. Same goes for the AHA/BHA peel. So many people have used it overnight and I’m like: 😬🤯 THAT IS HOW YOU DESTROY YOUR SKIN BARRIER NOooooo
I like The Ordinary's Ascorbyl Glucoside 12% serum. It's supposed to be a very mild version of Vitamin C, but I like the way it applies and never had an issue with it causing irritation. I was hoping you might mention it because I don't really know if it actually works.
I've heard about you on reddit but never took the time to seek you out until now. Fantastic video. I got into skincare about 6 months ago and am very proud of my research, as all of my products were on your best list :) Except the AHA peel, but I use it once every 2 weeks or so for 5-10 mins so I think I should be ok there. Thanks for the content and I look forward to checking out a lot more of your stuff. P.S. - I also use CeraVe SA Renewing cleanser a few days a week, and am searching for a good toner.
I had over exfoliated my face when I was using the Glycolic acid despite using it once a week and have stayed so far away from it since. I have seen multiple people recommending it for body use though so I think I’m going to give it another try on my underarms.
“It’s hard to expect a company to put an alert on your cart, are you sure you want to buy all this.” Lol. I’ve tried a few products, but haven’t seen an effect. Your analysis explains why that might be the case. I did try their lactic acid, but too afraid to try their AHA’s. I have seen results from Paula’s Choice AHA and BHA, with no irritation. Enjoyed the video!
This video format of "best and worse" is really great I like it a lot! I use the chemical peel from the ordinary and only use it once a week for 9 minutes. Been using it for over a year and at this point I'm just convinced my skin needs professional help because nothing that I have access to has worked. I can't afford a dermatologist so that sucks, but I'm using what I have because I've already spent the money. Nothing is making it worse thank goodness but nothing seems to be working the way it should either.
I was put on some antibiotics for my acne, and my derm also gave me a prescription for 20% azelaic acid, though she said I could use up my leftover tret first. When I came back 3 months later, and I was still squeezing tret outta the tube, the dermatological nurse was like, "no, you GOTTA try the azelaic azid!" I think it might be her holy grail product?
@@cecilietobias-renstrm6563 owww I really really hope that it works out for you. Im on duac gel (benzoylperoxide and some antibiotic) always remember that you are beautiful just the way you are❤️
Your videos, as always, are the easiest to watch and listen! I did the "kid in the candy store" a year ago, and now I've progressed into Hylamide's products for myself and Niod's for my mum. I've upgraded from Ordinary's Niacinamide to Hylamide's Pore Control serum for myself, and to Niod's re-pigment for my mum. Higher price point, but significantly better formulation and effect!
I only started watching you recently and I was looking for this video! And I finally found it and it only just occurred to me that it's brand new! :D thank you!
Thank you for this! By chance I came across this video and decided to watch it because I had just bought The Ordinary glycolic acid 7% toning solution, because I needed a new toner. The bottle saying to only use once a day, so I got another toner toner, and this was just sitting. Now I know what it is, why I'm using it, and how to use it. Thank you again!
I actually didn’t see any difference between the Paul’s choice and the ordinary. The Paul’s choice was just so liquidity that I went through it much faster
I truly love their moisturizer. It is perfect for me, it dries in quick, feels light and it works to moisterisee my face. Everytime I am forced to switch to a different moisturiser because its sold out or something when ive run out, my skin really feels different.
This was great. The only product I've tried is the moisturizer and it's like you said good for oily skin. I've more interested in knowing your opinion on their peptide range and alpha arbutin. Those I have tried and Ive enjoyed the copperpeptide the most. Love from Sweden
Great video, would love to see more from the ordinary and "best and worst" from other brands too 😊 I agree with a lot of the things you said, have tried a few different products from the ordinary and was very underwhelmed. I didn't have any reactions, but they generally didn't do much for my skin. I like more well rounded formulas where it's focused on more than one ingredient at a time. The glycolic acid didn't do much for my face, but after seeing your post about using it as deodorant, I came up with a great way of using it up, used it on my arms where I have kp instead 🙏🏻
I use the glycolic acid where I have KP! Seems to make it smoother, but it gets very sticky. Now I use it in the morning maybe 20 minutes before sunscreen, so the sunscreen can cover up the stickiness. 🤣
As Dr. Davin Lim said, the Ordinary absolutely revolutionized skincare. It made amazing ingredients available to the entire world and inspired other brands to do that same. And it gives really good instructions on usage. Even if you don't like the brand's products itself, every skincare user should be grateful to them. Or else we'd be stuck shilling out $80 for a niacinamide serum, lol.
well Michelle begs to differ on the good instructions tho
@@bazli83 the instructions are there put people aren't actually following them
Skin care should be affordable and just as accessible for the single mom who has a tight budget or those who are not making a high end salary. The mark up on these products is extraordinary! Why shouldn't ALL people be able to look great? I'd argue it is even MORE important for people who are not in a high economic bracket to look and feel good about themselves! Just because you don't make a ton of money, it should not exclude you from being able to take good care of your skin.
I love the Ordinary! They were the first company to come out with really solid skincare with high end ingredients that was affordable for the average person. They were the first company to challenge the idea that a skincare routine needed to break the budget. I love that. I support this company because it is important to me that beauty, health and well being should be access to all and not just those who can afford extravagant prices.
@@mushy470 EXACTLY! That would be like making tylenol inaccessible because there are people who decide to take 10 instead of the 2 that is the dose on the bottle. We can not and should not restrict use of a product because there are some who don't follow instructions. MOST people do. I use many products in The Ordinary 's line without any problems at all. The ONLY side effect I've ever experienced has been improved skin!
Has it though? Given most of the products aren't that good I find myself still having to shell out for better more expensive products..
5:30 Acid Exfoliants
5:43 Lactic Acid 10% + HA
6:37 Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
7:55 AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
9:46 Retinoids
10:09 Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
12:05 Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
12:00 Vitamin C
13:03 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
14:24 Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
15:43 Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
16:05 Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
16:40 100% Niacinamide Powder
17:15 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc
18:07 Cleanser, Moisturiser, Sunscreen
18:13 Cold-Pressed Plant Oils (100% Cold Pressed Virgin Marula Oil, 100% Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil)
19:25 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
20:17 Squalane Cleanser
21:08 Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
21:35 Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
22:37 Azelaic Acid
22:41 Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
You are a ⭐
Thank you so much this is very helpful
Thank you!!
You’re amazing.
Wow you just dissed ALL the ordinary products. Shane
I haven't tried the AHA+BHA mask, however I think its unfair to judge it as a 'bad' or the 'worst' product solely on the grounds that people use it wrongly, or overuse it. All of your points about using it correctly, and about it being suitable for experienced users of chemical exfoliants are mentioned on the website, and presumably on the product itself. The fact that people use it incorrectly is not a fault of the product.
Completely agree with you
I agree with you. As someone who uses it i really am fearful that the government may step in and start to clamp down on products like this. I have had really great experiences with this product and i REALLY dont want it to go off rhe market
I like it. I've seen good results after using it regularly for about 6 months.
I think this is more of her opinion piece in terms or best and worst, as she mentions in her description but ofc people don't read, kinda proving her point lol. Everyone's skin is different, so what works for you, may not work for her and what works for her, may not work for me. For example, AHA+BHAs really irritate my skin. They just do not work for me at all. It's better to focus on the formulation side, what's in there that can expand the amount of people who use it.
They are not on the product, maybe the website though
Id love to see more “best and worst” videos about the ordinary, the inkey list, geek & gorgeous and facetheory!! ☺️
Yes! And Good Molecules too
Definitely ! Im super interested in the face theory too 😇
Yesss to Inkey List best & worst 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yess to Inkey List
Yes to the inkey list and facetheory. Interested in their multi purpose serum and regena vitamin c serum.
“Like being a kid in a candy store.” She did it, she broke down my obsession with skincare in a single sentence. Would love to see more on this, thanks Michelle! 💕
It's not a complement
@@misojimo2154 It absolutely is whether you like or not. It has come to the point where even the brands are taking a step to tell you that overconsumption is bad lol. Obsessions aren't healthy when it comes to... Pretty much anything...
@@phamthituongvi8224 If you buy some more at once, that doesn't mean you "HAVE TO" open them up and put them all on your face at once. I buy one year skin care in advance but only open them and try one by one.
@@phamthituongvi8224 I didn't mean it with any sort of judgement - just as an analogy for the situation. It's great because you have access to way more stuff than you ever did before, when a basic glycolic acid product was $60. But you need to be mindful that you don't go overboard!
I really worry about the younger Generations because it's an obsession and it's an obsession with something that you honestly have no control over as much as you want I just worry that people are going farther and farther away from being natural even though they claim all of this stuff is natural I really wish the trends would head back towards the hipsters who didn't shower I mean sort of not quite that far
I was using Glycolic toner for about 6 months and hated it, it broke my skin barrier couple of times. So I decided to switch to the red peel solution, despite having a sensitive skin which clogs quickly. I followed instructions on a bottle to a T, once a week, no more than 10 minutes. Works magic! Instructions are on the package for a reason, people...
I bought this to use, via a cotton bud to try to remove milia from around my eyes, it didn't work at all. I then used it on my dry and awful left elbow, it was amazing. I have freckles and very badly sun damaged skin, it is amazing. Not sure it reduces any of the pigmentation but it feels really good on the back of my hands, my lower arms and legs. I don't use it on my face. It really has made a difference in those areas. And décolletage!
Me too but I stopped after 3 attempts. It’s just too rough for my skin types. But they have weaker versions and I didn’t know that so the mistake was on me.
Girl I've been suffering every night putting that vitamin c suspension straight on my face not knowing I needed to mix it with something. It burns so badly. Thank you.
Their Vit C is my least favourite product. I’d never touch it again.
Im using lilly sado vitamin C serum and its easy on my skin
if something burns, you should STOP using it immediately and change the schedule or even the product. skincare should not be painful/suffering
Not all people can use all Products . I so wish I could use Vit C! I’ve tried and tried. Nope. It’s not the product, it me! I can’t use it. Products are not universal and neither is my skin. It’s normal for your skin to love some and is intolerant of others. I’m a huge fan of The Ordinary
@@kimberlyharrison87my only issue with finding another brand for Vit C is how do I know the strength and if it helps? If The Ordinary’s Vit C burns my skin then that’s me. If I can use it with a different brand, I’m suspicious. I’ve been with The Ordinary for many years
. I use maybe a dozen products (due to issue or season, not all at the same time. Lol).
Azelaic azid from the ordinary completely obliterates my cystic acne. If i have a cyst in the morning, it has disappeared at the end of the day. Holy grail stuff
Are you in Australia? Their website says it can't be shipped to Australia.
I love it too) I don't think it helps with my acne, but my post-acne heals a lot faster when I use it
@@hempm2480 Its legally not allowed to be sold in some places because its prescription level. Maybe that’s why? I can’t get in Canada either.
@@elizabethwilliams5621thanks.
I use it for my bacterial acne, and my hubs uses it for any bumps he gets! Great stuff, no wonder some countries regulate it as a prescription 😏
Could you make a video about alternatives for the “worst” Ordinary products? 🙏🏻
That's a great idea! It might take a while though, there are so many hyped up products I'm yet to try...
Yes, would love that. Especially for Retinol and Azelaic (apart from Paula's Choice)
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience and if you can suggest affordable ones it will be life-changing
that's a great idea! I'm trying to find a good retinol a good vit C product without breaking my wallet (and Paula's Choice is way out of my price range)
I was going to say that!
I love this video! I didn’t know that The Ordinary doesn’t do stability testing and the retinol products aren’t worth it. I’m glad I learned something new :) my favorite product from The Ordinary is the Buffet
I think they do standard stability testing (looking for obvious changes in the product over time), but I don't think they tried to quantify the amount of retinol left in the product after X months or whatever and improve it :(
I love the buffet, too!
I love buffet
However, their retinol 1% rlly saved my skin from acne and pih
Products are adised to be used within three month after opening, and i think thats enough to understand that for how many months the products are effective. I dont know what else you guys need
OMG, you really hit home when you talked about following the instructions for the Vit C 23%! I consider myself fairly educated in terms of skincare and acid use and my skin is also quite used to stronger actives, but I couldn't get around the fact that the VitC 23% felt so gritty and sometimes stinged a little! I never thought about mixing it with other serums because it wasn't written anywhere. Your explaination was eye-opening, thank you!
I would love a video on Inkey List! I want to try their products but don't really know which ones are worth it
If you like to double cleanse, their oat cleansing balm is pretty renowned lol. I think it’s okay. I don’t like the little granules in it that pretty much exfoliate, plus one needs a pretty robust 2nd cleanser to take it off completely, but it’s $10 and has colloidal oatmeal so eh.
I really like their hyaluronic acid and PHA toner (size is small tho). I also like their salicylic acid cleanser. The toner doesn't irritate my skin and the acid is very hydrating. I'm using their vitamin c and egf and tranexamic acid for my acne scarring and waiting for results to kick in (havent tried them for long). If you're looking for a vitamin c from them i suggest you get the 15%vitamin c and EGF over their vitamin c; the latter irritated my skin
The Lactic Acid is very easy to use and a simple, hydrating formula!
i like their oat balm (it took me a while to get used to a non-foaming cleanser though!) their niacinamide, the retinol and the tanexamic acid
The moisturiser and the eye cream with mica in it are my favourites.
The only product I tried that I did not like AT ALL was the tranexemic acid. It pills up by itself, with any other products, and smells TERRIBLE.
The Good Molecules Dark Spot Corrector (something like that) behaves in the same manner, and also contains tranexemic acid, I believe. So it may just be how the ingredient behaves. They're both just too finicky for me, since I layer skincare.
Edit: I didn't like Inkey List's hyaluronic acid, either. It's such a tiny container, and also tends to pill up. No thx. I prefer to buy the jumbo size of Good Molecules' hyaluronic acid.
Edit2: I'd recommend trying Good Molecules' Niacinamide Toner. It gave me noticeable anti-aging results within a couple months. It. Is. Amazing!
I watched a random video a couple of years ago and fell down the skincare rabbit hole. I was determined not to spend a lot when I didn’t know what I was doing so the Ordinary was my savior and it changed my skin so much for the better. I’ve always had problematic, oily skin, and never knew how to take care of it. Lots of videos and products later I’m still a huge fan, I use their products everyday. The 30% solution blew my mind, I couldn’t believe how smooth my skin was. If used once a week or every two weeks it’s a gem. I also like their salicylic acid masque and the NMF moisturizer works great for me. I’ll never have tiny pores or a totally even skin tone but I don’t have constant breakouts anymore and I have much better “skintuition” and for that I’m so grateful 🙌
More please!
PS - Side benefit, the skin on my hands that was always rash prone and patchy is much better for all the products that have been used too!
the Ordinary truly is a hit or miss line for me. their rose hip seed oil works astronomically well for me, and out of the 7+ repurchases, 2 of them were oxidized upon purchase so idk if it’s a warehouse issue or not sourcing from the same supplier every time. their ascorbic acid 8%+ alpha arbutin 2% serum literally never sank into my facial skin, superrrr thick & greasy. their multi-peptide serum for HAIR however, is surprisingly effective!!
Same for me. Their products either become my holy grail or I'm tossing them out after a week because I can't stand the way they feel. It's like there's no middle ground.
@@vegasgirl3538share some of your holy grails from the brand
The Niacinamide serum caused me new cyst before the previous one had the time to heal 🙈 I loved the 30% AHA + 2% BHA peeling solution but my skin loves acids and I always used it once a week for maximum 10 minutes. I also enjoyed the Glycolic Acid toning solution but now I’m having a hard time fitting it into my routine so I use it on my body, works quite well. Retinol in Squalene, Caffeine under eye serum and Alpha Arbutin serum were all meh, didn’t do much
Alpha Arbutin works amazing for me. Never saw post inflammatory pigmentation disappearing so fast. Definitely working, will start using the one with Vit C (Ascorbic acid) during the day.
@ i liked the Alpha Arbutin too
would love to hear more from you about the ordinary!! thanks for the video!
When I first discovered The Ordinary 2.5 years ago I was that kid in a candy store. Now I only use the Glycolic Acid toner, the Niacinamide on my places where my glasses co tact my skin b/c it keeps them from slipping, and once or twice a month the acid peel.
I love the ordinary but I’m one of those people who adhere to all the warnings and directions. I definitely don’t think we need to see laws instituted bc people decide to not perform a patch test, follow directions, or listen to the warnings. I’ve had a lot of success with improving my skin and reducing my rosacea with the ordinary products. Something that I’ve never been able to do before bc of the cost of top shelf brands but also bc , let’s face it, top shelf brands aren’t always trustworthy. Look at mario bedescu and the vitamin c serum. You canNOT find the percentage anywhere on the box or website, which seems very fishy to me.
What have you found helped rosacea?
@@goread5544 for me it’s been vitamin c and hyaluronic acid and a bit of niaminicide. Using a high sunscreen (100 spf) daily has helped with the redness too. Lots of moisturizing and using ceraphil face wash. I cannot pinpoint just one thing bc I’ve implemented these things slowly over the years. A diet rich in veggies and lots of water has helped as well. It’s a journey for sure.
@@goread5544 A prescription of generic Metrogel (it's pretty reasonable, through Good RX) is very good for redness.
@@hazelinthewoods9966 may i know what 100 spf brand do you use?
@@nctsgrass neutropenia dry touch 100 spf Idk if it’s the best available but it works for me and is in my price range. I sometimes have to set it with powder but that could be the humidity in our region.
So, I’ll be 30 next month and I’ve been really, really into skincare for the last 10/11 years. I’ve been doing professional acid peels for a few years, and the Peeling Solution initially freaked me out. But I was determined to give it a try, so I approached it (ridiculously) cautiously. I would honestly have never introduced it into my routine if it hadn’t been for lockdown.
I looked at my first bottle as a “throw away” bottle. My skin is dry-combination and very sensitive and reactive, so I devised a schedule that I thought would help to introduce it safely into my routine.
I do the mask once a week (every Wednesday evening) for seven and a half minutes- but I had to work up to that kind of time.
My very first week, I did two minutes. My skin passed the test- no irritation, no chemical burns, so I was good to go for week two.
The second week, I did three minutes. Again, my skin handled it well, so I continued.
I added one minute to the mask every week until I got to eight minutes, and noticed a slight tingling that told me it had hit its limit. The next week I dropped down to seven and a half minutes, and that was perfect. I had found my “sweet spot”.
Those first four weeks, I really noticed no difference in my skin at all (and I didn’t expect to see any difference) I simply viewed it as an exercise to help my skin adjust to the product. It took me about seven weeks in total to figure out exactly what worked for my skin. This was an exercise in patience, for sure. But it worked really well for me. I also moisturize very heavy on mask nights.
So it is a really fantastic product and it can be safely used, but please use extreme caution. ❤️
I love the ordinary argan oil, it's hard to find genuine argan oil at a good price. I love it for facial massage.
I used it in my hair for a while - love that they've made plant oils so accessible!
I love their marula oil
I use it in my hair religiously
You explain this so much more clearly than so many other influencers’ and skin experts’ reviews of the Ordinary. Love you!
I totally agree about the 30% vit C. I love it but it has to be mixed with another product before I use it. I find it mixes well with a "watery" serum or HA serum. I have combo skin and I struggle with PIE from old acne marks. I use the vit C as my last step before spf. My spf is also my moisturizer . This combo has done wonders for my skin tone and has really faded stubborn old acne marks. I have tried every other kind of fit C serum from really high end to vit c powders and hands down I get the best results from this one. However, it has to be mixed with something to work its magic.
I looooove the retinol in squalane! Just love it so much, has done wonders for my skin!
I've been really blessed by the ordinary for 2 main reasons. The 1st is the budget Friendly aspect and the ability at a low cost to do trial-and-error to discover what works for my skin. Since I have sensitive and reactive skin, I love the simple and basic formulas after years of trying combined drugstore pproducts never knowing what ingredients are causing the reactions or acne. I too have found some of TO products are holy grails, and some I have disliked. My faves are the rosehip oil, EUK 134, argiriline, buffet copper peptides, niacinamide/zinc, arbutin in ha, resveratrol/ferulic, and ascorbic acid/arbutin. These have helped transform my oily aging sensitive acne prone skin. So grateful
I wish they would finish "reformulating" their salicylic acid. The old version was magic on my bacne. (Way too harsh for my face.)
Yeah! it's been out of stock for more than a couple years now!
Thank you very much for the review!
I’m currently using those products, that were mentioned:
*Retinol in squalane 0.5%
Works wonders on my face because I follow the instructions.
Good to know that the granactive formula is more stable.
** Vitamin C suspension - I use it rarely with my regular moisturizer.
- That’s because the retinol treatment and other products I prioritize over it.
Still works great.
***Niancinamide 20% - used it a bit, don’t see much impact.
(Other products that I use do the same effect)
I use also-
Marine Hyaluronics + Peptide Serum by day (before moisturizer+SPF)
Marine Hya. + Alpha Arbutin + Moisturizer+ Retinol by night.
In the shower I use a mild facial cleanser.
At night I double - cleanse.
Lab Muffin is my favorite of all cosmetic vloggers. I appreciate the (dry) detailed science based information presented in a (very enjoyable) sarcastic and slightly comedic format. Michelle, your personality makes learning about skin care fun.
This video was pretty eye opening because I really do rely on the ordinary a lot of the time for affordable skincare. The brand that I view as only a little bit more pricey with much better formulations is The Inkey List. Would love to see you do a video on them!
Yes, please continue through the line. Many times I've learned unexpected information and concepts regardless of the featured topic or product.
I’d love your thoughts on revolution beauty’s skincare range - they seem to have directly copied a lot of the ordinary’s product lines!
yes I would love a video about that, especially since I can't afford most of the products she usually mentions
An other you tuber compared them at some point and said the base ingredients are different... I mean you have the main ingredient (like Niacinamide) but it's put into a different formula. If I remember right, she said that it's good for people who want to use a main ingredient but have break outs because they get the option to try another company's product too. It's usually not the main ingredient that causes skin problems but whatever they put it into... other than that, I think she said Revolution is a bit more simple (I think it was Cassandra Bankson )
Yeah good molecules has a similar vibe too and price range so i would be interested to see how they compare
My skin, while acne prone and horrible all-over, never has breakouts, only once when I used benzyl peroxide. Revolution salicylic acid toner ruined my face, literally. I do not recommend! Never had a breakout like that, and it was not purging.
@@necrona Right! I was breaking out from TO niacinamide but I love the revolution one
Absolutely love this! Would like to see videos focusing on the best and worst of certain products (e.g. best sunscreens/retinoids) across different brands, as well as what makes them good or bad so we will be able to choose better
Amazing , you should definitely review The Inkey List next time as it's becoming very popular.
I'm interested in their antioxidant range and also peptides
For me personally the Niacinamide 10% Zinc 1% is great. I have genetic acne (it's really constant and always there). I started using it well over 6 months ago and during that time, I also underwent a drying therapy supervised by my dermatologist. There are absolutely no negative effects with this specific product. I will definitely rehbey it because I really really like the immediate brightening effect it gives me. I'm not sure about the rest though but alone for the brightening effect + no side effects, it's worth it for me.
Would love to know what vitamin c you would recommend (budget) instead of The Ordinary. Would love to see you do another video on the ordinary's other products.
She made a video on how she makes her own Vitamin C serum
@@henrysmith180 I saw that alright. Thanks
@@bluecurlygirl Mad Hippie has an amazing Vit C serum
@@stephanie_smith Cheers
Derma E's Vitamin C day cream was amazing for me.
Yes! I love the squalane cleanser too! You just have to use it right. Apply it dry to a dry face, rub in, THEN add water to rinse off. If you add water too soon, it doesn’t cleanse well.
Make a video about products with azelaic acid that you recommend from budget friendly to the fancy ones
Hi!! I just wanted to say that we all appreciate you so much for teaching us this information. I bet you get so many requests for certain videos and we are all just so thankful you put the time into teaching this. You are awesome.
I'd love to see you do a similar range evaluation on Good Molecules! They seem to be getting recommended over the Ordinary nowadays. Great video!
Yes I was about to say Good Molecules also!
I have their Niacinimide, and it's very affordable and less sticky then TO
I’d love to see the best and worst products of brands like La Roche Posay, Paula’s Choice and of course the ordinary
So excited for this!! Please do a pt 2!!!
Your intro is really important and I hope people don't skip through to the review
Would absolutely adore it if u did the rest of the brand, but would also love different brands
I love that the ordinary sells the variety of products they do! For many experienced users this is the closest we can afford to professional treatments.
It does worry me a bit that people don’t do research before putting chemicals on their face. I genuinely think there’s a bit of a trend in ‘bad skin reactions’ omg look what happened when I carelessly slapped a medical product excessively across my face.
Safety aside, research and education is your best friend if you just want products that work for you.
The squalene cleanser is perfect if you dont want to strip your skin...especially dry skin. It is my go to during my morning shower.
I’m new to the ordinary and I’ve been adding it into my other skin care carefully. Glad to see that most of the items I chose myself after research were the ones you felt were universally good
Thank you for this! ♥
I would LOVE to see this type of video for THE INKEY LIST
The Natural Moisturizing Factors is my favorite moisturizer ever, in life. I have oily to combo brown skin, with hormonal acne from my PCOS and horrible hyperpigmentation, so I was scared of moisturizers for a long time because a lot of the ones I tired would make me break out and therefore leave dark spots that lasted for months even when they were targeted for oily skin.
All the other moisturizers I like are gel form and generally more expensive, but this is my ultimate favorite, and also the Azelaic Acid works wonders for me.
I have tried the Cleanser, the HA, the Glycolic, the Granactive Retinoid, the Niacinamide, and the Caffeine (not everything at the same time). All of them have worked and not irritated me at all, except for the glycolic when I was overusing it.
My top 3 favorites are the 1-The moisturizer, 2- The azelaic, 3-The Niacinamide.
Thank you for doing this video. I love the concept of The Ordinary, and yes, there’s a ton of different stuff to choose from. I actually followed your Basic Skincare Guide, and bought the rose hip oil, since I’ve got dehydrated oily skin, and I love it! I think, with your guide, you’re good to go so thank you so much 😍
Yay! I'm so glad you found it helpful 😊
YES,YES,YES more videos about the ordinary. I'm planning to buy a load of products soon and as I live in Japan I want to get as much information from you as you know what you are taking about!!!
Thank you for this video! The Ordinary has soo many products and it can be quite overwhelming! You've done a great job at explaining everything! 😍🙌🏻
Azelaic acid was a miracle product for me. 40 years old and suffered from acne my whole life and azelaic acid came into my life and finally got rid of the acne and my face is glowing! Wish I had it when I was a teenager!
This is extremely helpful. I've been exploring The Ordinary as part of a new interest in anti aging skin care. I'm 65 and before this my skin care consisted of body wash and shampoo. There is so much on the market. You are helping me to navigate my way through the hype. You've hit on some of the products I am using. I would like to see more. I've been considering agireline, matrixyl, pycnogenol, the buffet with copper. So many of these ingredients seem to do the same thing. I don't want to be doubling up on ingredients. And there are two many things you can put on your face. I find it hard to be selective. So, yes, I would like to hear more about your experience and thoughts.
Love every single video you make. People underestimate the power of patience, consistency and small steps. My dermatologist loves lactic acid for my skin, when doing in-office treatment. It does wonders to my skin!
I absolutely love the 5% retinoid in squaline- I'm a redhead with very dry reactive skin, and the 2% emulsion burnt my face off, whereas this one really makes my skin feel soothed and soft. I also think I might have rosacea, so my skin is very sensitive, so finding a retinol/retinoid product has been difficult.
I’m also that redhead. 👩🏻🦰☺️😉
I would love it if you reviewed products from e.l.f. - especially the vitamin C serum and the fragrance free moisturizer!
I'm one of those folks who had a bad experience. The niacinamide serum caused a horrific sensitivity that took ages to heal. My face burned and stung and turned red when I used my basic, plain moisturizer. The only thing I'm still interested in trying is the peptide serum.
It's amazing how many people seem to have had horrible reactions to that product! Have you tried any other niacinamide products?
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience I've since tried CeraVe PM and EltaMD UV Clear which have 4% and 5% niacinamide (I think) and haven't had any issues.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Ive read from DSM's marketing of their ingredient "Niacinamide PC" that it claims to have "minimal levels of nicotinic acid", and obviously taken orally nicotinic acid/niacin can cause flushing. Could it be that maybe the ordinary is using a version with higher levels of nicotinic acid, which combined with the fact is a fairly high percentage and its usually peoples first niacinamide serum so they usually haven't built up any tolerance to the flushing, that's why it causes so many issues. I know you said in the video it you thought it was another ingredient, but I wondered if you had thought about this line of reasoning?
@@IEatUnicornFishCake jeez must be horrible for rosacea! I was thinking about the 10% niacinamide serum to calm and heal my flushing cheeks but omg glad I didn't buy any Ordinary products. Makes total sense that they don't recommend it together with Vitamin C.
It broke me out in whiteheads all over my face after just 1 use but I use Good Molecules Niacinamide toner and my skin loves it
I use the red acid exfoliant once a week or once every two weeks, for at maximum of 10 minutes. It does indeed sting and I can only imagine how inapproriate use can cause damage! It has helped my skin a lot with stopping dry flaking, reducing breakouts and reduced the amount of blackheads on my face. :) I always use a sterile, rich moisturizer afterwards, and sleep with it on.
I've tried various Paula's Choice niacinamide formulations, and sadly, every time my face exploded. I have all the characteristics that would make niacinamide a holy grail ingredient, but I just can't get it to work without regrets.
Azclear though, which is sometimes on shelves and sometimes behind the counter at pharmacies, is a great way to get azelaic acid. I only use it at night because it doesn't play well with makeup, but twice daily acid is probably too much for my tetchy skin anyways
I’m so relieved at your review of the Niacinamide! I just hated it- it’s gritty and greasy, and if I put anything on top of it, like a moisturizer or sunscreen, it pills horribly and peels right off. I’ll give the Paula’s choice a chance!
I love their Marine Hyaluronics. I have combination skin but I haaaaaaaate feeling product on my face.
Amazing videos - having worked in dermatology, you know more and explain more clearly how products work than some persons working in sales of these products!
This is the first video of yours that I've watched... and I have to say WOW! Your attention to detail and analysis of the scientific studies backing each product is amazing. This video is awesome and you are fabulous!
This is excellent!! Can't wait for part 2!
I really like Amino acids+B5 serum from TO, works wonders on my oily skin 😊
I am a COMPLETE science fan. Always have been, currently starting a PhD program in viral proteomics this fall! I AM SO HAPPY I FOUND YOU! lets be science friends :) :)
So helpful. I would love to hear on other TO products and also the Inkey List
I’m currently using some products from Geek and Gorgeous. Please do a similar video about that brand.
As for the ordinary, I’m enjoying the following:
1. The 10% Niacinamide
2. 8% L ascorbic acid with 2 % Arbutin
3. Buffet plus copper peptide
4. Caffeine and EGCG eye serum
The "Buffet" is my favorite...
Yes, The Buffet + Copper is the only product I've continued to repurchase. I really notice the difference when I don't use it! 💜
@@Alice_Walker I started seeing MAJOR results with the original, now I'm using the copper one and it's even better!
@@beboprovina totally agree, the Copper version is expensive compared to their other products, but I find the results totally worth it and copper serums from other brands are double+++++ I'm glad you like it too 😊
@Luna Lovegood the original Buffet is a serum, you can use it after cleansing, between hydrating steps, before creams... I've noticed firmness and my skin looks and feels completely different, it's weird because when I touch my face it feels tighter and smoother. I know for sure is that serum because it was the only one new, and I don't like to introduce too much stuff in my routine! The one with copper I just started after finishing the original one but it's even more potent...
@Luna Lovegood They're peptide serums, packed with basically all of the most popular peptides (e.g. Matrixyl) and gobs of amino acids. They're definitely great for plumping and hydration, but might actually have collagen-building benefits, too!
my absolute favourite product from them is the aminoacids+b5 serum. I have dry, dehydration prone and sensitive skin and I haven't found any serum that compares to how hydrating and soothing that one is. I actually ran out a few months ago and have been using other serums since then (because I impulsively bought them to try out and want to use them before they go bad) and I really miss it. I'm definitely going back to it once I finish these serums and toners that I thought would give me similar results, but ultimately haven't.
Most underrated : Marine hyaluronics and argan oil.
Love the marine hyaluronics! It's do light
I also love it, it's so much better than the regular hyaluronic one. I also love the amino acid and b5, I think it's really underrated too
agreed! their argan oil is AMAZING.
I use the Squalene Cleanser myself. LOVE it. I use it the same way that you do. I have easily dehydrated skin so this helps me lots to avoid drying up when double cleansing and washes off well unlike other cream/oil/etc cleansers.
Great video! I would love to see a Part 2. I also use products from Deciem's Hylamide and Niod brands and would love to see this kind of brand review of their best and worst. My favorite Ordinary products currently are *Resveratrol 3%/Ferulic Acid 3%, *Retinol .5% in Squalane, as well as the Rose Hip and Marula Oils. I have heard great things about the Amino Acids, but haven't tried it yet.
This is another one of those I didn’t know I needed it videos. What about TO peptides, like buffet? Thanks so much!
I really love the niacinamide serum, it's really helped my pigmentation and the blemishes I had. My skin declines whenever I run out so I may need to try the Paula's choice version and see if it gives me even better results
Did you try the Paula's choice niacinamide ?
And what are the results please 🥺
I have oily & acne-prone skin, but The Ordinary's borage seed oil is one of my holy grail products anyways. I don't know why but it calms my skin down completely. I use it at night (and a drop in the winter when it's super dry) and when I wake up, my skin looks SO calmed down. I've tried TO's squalane and rosehip oil, but neither works as well at combatting my redness/inflammation.
The hit/miss feeling of their products is probably the most frustrating part of trying their products :')
I’d love to see a hit or miss on The Inkey List as well as a part 2 of TO! I personally agree with the Vitamin C and niacinamide powders not being the best, giving off the impression that using more of an ingredient means better results. That’s not true at all. Same goes for the AHA/BHA peel. So many people have used it overnight and I’m like: 😬🤯 THAT IS HOW YOU DESTROY YOUR SKIN BARRIER NOooooo
I like The Ordinary's Ascorbyl Glucoside 12% serum. It's supposed to be a very mild version of Vitamin C, but I like the way it applies and never had an issue with it causing irritation. I was hoping you might mention it because I don't really know if it actually works.
I've heard about you on reddit but never took the time to seek you out until now. Fantastic video. I got into skincare about 6 months ago and am very proud of my research, as all of my products were on your best list :) Except the AHA peel, but I use it once every 2 weeks or so for 5-10 mins so I think I should be ok there. Thanks for the content and I look forward to checking out a lot more of your stuff. P.S. - I also use CeraVe SA Renewing cleanser a few days a week, and am searching for a good toner.
Best: azelaic acid (top for my oily and sensitive skin), niacinamide 10% + zinc, serum foundation
Ehhhh: Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA (okay only in winter), buffet serum, caffeine solution 5%
Worst: glicolic acid 7% (too sticky), squalane (flop, too greasy)
I had over exfoliated my face when I was using the Glycolic acid despite using it once a week and have stayed so far away from it since. I have seen multiple people recommending it for body use though so I think I’m going to give it another try on my underarms.
I use it on my underarms. Great stuff. But I also use it on my face - my skin is like boot leather!
I use it for exfoliating my legs a wee prior to shaving my hair, it's great to substitute the typical physical scrubs ;)
Apply moisturizer first, then the acid to buffer it, and use less.
I love the azelaic acid suspension. It calms the redness in my face and has helped my melasma. It does ball up if you put too much on, for sure.
“It’s hard to expect a company to put an alert on your cart, are you sure you want to buy all this.” Lol. I’ve tried a few products, but haven’t seen an effect. Your analysis explains why that might be the case. I did try their lactic acid, but too afraid to try their AHA’s. I have seen results from Paula’s Choice AHA and BHA, with no irritation. Enjoyed the video!
This video format of "best and worse" is really great I like it a lot! I use the chemical peel from the ordinary and only use it once a week for 9 minutes. Been using it for over a year and at this point I'm just convinced my skin needs professional help because nothing that I have access to has worked. I can't afford a dermatologist so that sucks, but I'm using what I have because I've already spent the money. Nothing is making it worse thank goodness but nothing seems to be working the way it should either.
once a week seems too frequent in most cases
I love herrrrr❤️, thank you Michelle your channel is just amazing edit: I think there is also a lot of derms that loveee azelaic acid
I was put on some antibiotics for my acne, and my derm also gave me a prescription for 20% azelaic acid, though she said I could use up my leftover tret first. When I came back 3 months later, and I was still squeezing tret outta the tube, the dermatological nurse was like, "no, you GOTTA try the azelaic azid!" I think it might be her holy grail product?
@@cecilietobias-renstrm6563 owww I really really hope that it works out for you. Im on duac gel (benzoylperoxide and some antibiotic) always remember that you are beautiful just the way you are❤️
Your videos, as always, are the easiest to watch and listen! I did the "kid in the candy store" a year ago, and now I've progressed into Hylamide's products for myself and Niod's for my mum. I've upgraded from Ordinary's Niacinamide to Hylamide's Pore Control serum for myself, and to Niod's re-pigment for my mum. Higher price point, but significantly better formulation and effect!
I only started watching you recently and I was looking for this video! And I finally found it and it only just occurred to me that it's brand new! :D thank you!
Thank you for this! By chance I came across this video and decided to watch it because I had just bought The Ordinary glycolic acid 7% toning solution, because I needed a new toner. The bottle saying to only use once a day, so I got another toner toner, and this was just sitting. Now I know what it is, why I'm using it, and how to use it. Thank you again!
I actually didn’t see any difference between the Paul’s choice and the ordinary. The Paul’s choice was just so liquidity that I went through it much faster
Great info. As someone new to more serious skin care as a older gal, I appreciate simplifying the details. And great eye makeup!
I'd love to hear you discuss the Paula's Choice products!
Yes please do a video of the rest of the products as well, and definitely an Inkey list video too! 😍
Please make a review on their "anti-aging" products like Buffet! :)
I truly love their moisturizer. It is perfect for me, it dries in quick, feels light and it works to moisterisee my face. Everytime I am forced to switch to a different moisturiser because its sold out or something when ive run out, my skin really feels different.
This was great. The only product I've tried is the moisturizer and it's like you said good for oily skin. I've more interested in knowing your opinion on their peptide range and alpha arbutin. Those I have tried and Ive enjoyed the copperpeptide the most. Love from Sweden
This was wonderful. Inkey List is my vote for next video.
Awesome video!!!! Now the same about the Inkey List :)
Loved this video! Please make a part two about The Ordinary!
Oooooh please do a brand review of Paula’s choice!
All the ordinary products ive tried gave me breakouts
Great video, would love to see more from the ordinary and "best and worst" from other brands too 😊 I agree with a lot of the things you said, have tried a few different products from the ordinary and was very underwhelmed. I didn't have any reactions, but they generally didn't do much for my skin. I like more well rounded formulas where it's focused on more than one ingredient at a time. The glycolic acid didn't do much for my face, but after seeing your post about using it as deodorant, I came up with a great way of using it up, used it on my arms where I have kp instead 🙏🏻
I use the glycolic acid where I have KP! Seems to make it smoother, but it gets very sticky.
Now I use it in the morning maybe 20 minutes before sunscreen, so the sunscreen can cover up the stickiness. 🤣
@@rubysresource yeah it gets smoother 😊 oh it doesn’t get sticky for me, but I always put body lotion on after, so maybe that’s why 🙈