THE ORDINARY BUYING GUIDE: Vitamins & Retinoids | Anti-Aging Science & Recommendations for 30+!
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- Опубликовано: 3 май 2017
- Hi guys! Today I'm sharing 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 "VITAMINS AND RETINOIDS" (Part 1): what you should buy, and what you should skip based on the ingredients and actives for these products. 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):
- Advanced Retinoid 2%
- Retinol 1%
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Vitamin C 23% Suspension + HA Spheres 2%
- Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
Other mentioned products:
- Retin A (Rx required - speak to your doctor)
- CeraVe Skin Renewing Cream Serum - amzn.to/2qDNPeR *
- Paula's Choice RESIST 10% Booster - bit.ly/2q2Zdnw *
- Timeless Skincare 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum - amzn.to/2p9KKRA *
- Skinceuticals C E Ferulic Serum - bit.ly/2qJ2JzR *
- Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum - bit.ly/2qE2W82 *
Stay tuned for part 2 where I'll go through more of the website and future videos on skincare!
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Thanks for all of this info on skin care/anti aging. I'm 31 years old and have been trying to find the most natural way to prevent fine lines and treat acne as well. Keep up the good work!
One of the BEST videos in regards to skincare education!
Thanks so much for this. I appreciate how much work went into this video.
Thank you for such an easy to follow breakdown. I'm very new to The Ordinary. I learned so much from the two videos.
I found this very helpful! Totally disagree with the comments saying that it was too long.
Great info! I love these products and do tons of research on them, you kind of have to since like you said the website is built for scientists, but you told me things I didn’t know. Love it!! Plus your voice is so nice to listen to 😍
omg you are a hero among mortals! I had no idea what the pros/cons were for the different variations of each Ordinary product. This and your other videos are EXACTLY what I was hoping to find on the website and fled to RUclips when I didn't. A+
your videos are SO well thought out - i'm in my mid-twenties so I'm JUST starting to think about anti-aging and stuff while not wanting to break the bank. And while other reviews are fine, I'd really rather know the research behind why certain things work, not just that they do. This was REALLY helpful and, again, so well thought out. Thank you!
thanks!! really appreciate the support :D
Subscribed for this series, cannot wait to binge your others. Finally, someone else who's passionate about skincare, chemistry, & the science behind the two combinations on our individual bodies! Appreciate the research, the time it took to gather all of these products, their ingredients, & their purported value. I haven't tried this brand yet, actually I'm looking to create a skincare routine that's affordable & accessible. I've only washed & used moisturizer for the last 38+ years, now I recognize the need to build on, for my normal skin with scarring from DV, photogenic, & the lovely aging experience!
Thank you for sharing & have a great day today!
Love your channel! Your overall approach to skincare is very refreshing and super helpful. Love The Ordinary. Keep making awesome content. 🙌🏻
Thank you for this series! I've learned a lot from it. I feel more able to purchase skincare and products from the ordinary now.
Fantastic video, so informative and exactly what I look for. New subbie, thank you so much for this video. I've wait for my order from the ordinary to arrive and can't wait.
Great, informative video. I'm subscribing and can't wait to view more of your videos!
Excellent video idea. I was waiting for someone in the YT world ;)
Joanna, thank you for educating us on these things, I am a huge proponent of the ordinary and I am going to be starting tomorrow using their retinol serum
Hi Lori. 😊 Your comment is about 1 year old, what have you experienced with ordinary? I am thinking of ordering my first products.
Thank you for your excellent review. Congratulations on your gorgeous skin! 🤗🌸
Great video! I'm also interested in any research or info about the niacinamide product in regards to acne and what the zinc in it may be helpful for.
Thank you so much for the detailed video. The ordinary has just too many products and I've been struggling to make a decision, so I found it really helpful! ^.^
I was absolutely absorbed into this video. fantastic discussion of these products!
Thank you! :)
Agreed, I’ve ordered one oil from then so far and enjoy the product, but find the website confusing to navigate, so thank you
Thank you for these! you're so pretty and I wish i found these videos sooner!
thanks! welcome :)
Joanna - you rock! I love your videos, especially this one. Keep up the great work sista!!
thanks babe! :)
Oh my gosh...I just love Joanna's videos!
thank you! you're too sweet :)
There are different audiences for different videos, and for me this video and the other two in the series are not too long at all. What I'm looking for is useful information. So "too long" means time filler's that aren't useful, but there was none of that here. All of the content was very helpful, so I like the length of these videos.
thank you! that was exactly my intent :)
LewyLewy2008 agree💜
Yes! And her voice reminds me of how allura beauty speaks 😄 very sophisticated, logical.
Agreed! The extensive research is much appreciated!
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Very informative, thank you!
Very informative video!. Thanks
I'm using Differin with no irritation! Great option if you are looking for something over the counter and inexpensive. Thanks for the breakdown, very helpful.
Oh! that's really good to know! I'm currently using a subscription service I talk about in my just-uploaded evening routine video, but it's definitely a bit more pricy than differin from the drugstore! how long do you think your differin tube lasts?
Wish I had kept track better but I bought the 0.5 tube in January and replaced it with the bigger tube at the end of April. Only applied it every other night until February and now use it every night. My skin tone is much improved and fine lines are gone and my skin looks healthier, a few deeper wrinkles remain but it should work well for your skin concerns. Thanks to your buying guide I will be purchasing Buffet next. Thank you again!
1. Retinol is NOT a derivative of the steroid hormone Retinoic Acid, it is the precursor! Retinoic Acid is a metabolite of Retinol when catalyzed by enzyme Aldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH1A2).
2. Skin cells DOES have a Retinol receptor in the form of STRA6, which is how Retinol is converted into other Retinoids, among other things.
thanks for the clarification! the end result is the same though, right? retinol is not as effective as retinoic acid? will definitely include this in any future vids on the topic.
Yes, being a steroid hormone, Retinoic Acid stimulates the expression of many different genes in the cell. I really should look further into which genes and mechanisms is at play here (in terms of skin cells and cosmetic use). Quite interesting!
Thanks for your review. Though you did put up names of each products, I wish you would hold up the bottle so I can see what it looks like.
Good quality video! But it's lil bit long time taking to watch the entire of it. So if you make a video, I think it's way better to make it brief but intense. But I like your good story telling skill and the effort into research. Thank you for sharing good information🙆♀️💚💚
Should you take a prescription retinoids if your acne isn’t that bad? Does prescription help with anti aging?
Could you please, please make a video explaining the ingredients in some of the Clinique products.
Your skin looks amazing! what kind of make-up are you using here. I think I have the same undertone than you and have really problems finding the right foundation?
hi! i am using the shiseido synchroskin foundation most likely. i use it most often. i have a video where i review it. LOVE IT. not good for dry skin though. it will cling to dry patches.
Yeah I just found you. Great video. I'm gonna binge watch your videos now!!!! And yes the Ordinarys website sucks! Lol
thanks!! :))
Loving your videos!! I'm thinking of starting to use retin A 0.025% for my acne and I'm 25 years old. How often should I use it when I'm starting out? Also how old were you when you started using retin A? Thank you!! ❤️
Hi! I'm 24 and I've been using it on and off for a year now. Im prescribed tretinoin, which I think is a lot more stronger than over the counter.
Retin a is amazing from the results I've seen on others . Before and after. I'm going to start
Okay, I can advise you on Deciem's Advanced Retinoid 2%. It is not a replacement for Tretinoin. I stopped using my Tretinoin 0.05% for a bit and started to have skin problems. Since I could never adjust my Tret past 3 days, I decided to give this a try. It is not the same. I felt it worked slower and did not see the same results as the Tret. However, I ended up using it on my off days of Tret to keep up the effects of that. So Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I use my Tret (the max for my skin after a year). Then on Tuesday and Thursday I use the Deciem. My skin is happy with this and I am having great results. You will still have peeling in the beginning but not as bad as using the Tret days in a row. It is very minor. This is just my opinion! Also I agree with you 100% on your research with the Vitamin C. On Deceim's site I did buy their Hymalide's version of Vitamin C. It is an ethylated abscorbic acid that you can get all the benefits without the negatives. I LOVE IT. Otherwise I would just keep on making my own.
oooh that's a really good suggestion for both how you use the advanced ret and the pricier deciem vitamin c! i think i'll be adding that pricier vit c to my basket next time :)
Wonderful video! At what age would you recommend starting vitamin A? How do you recommend easing into it before jumping straight to Retin-A?
I started off and on using some form of retinol in my late twenties. Dabbled in proper retin-A but never had a good experience with it (very difficult for my skin to adjust, peeling, redness, etc.). Recently for the last year+ have been very consistently using retin-A from curology. i talk about this a lot in my first evening skincare video and i love it.
Can you do a video on your experience with Retin-A? There aren't many younger people on RUclips who use Retin-A for anti-aging as opposed to acne.
yes absolutely! i'll do more on this when i do a skincare routine video very soon--thanks for the note!
Thank you so much again! I love the ordinary because they focus on to BS, proven ingredients! I have Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
, Vitamin C 23% Suspension + HA Spheres 2%, Advanced Retinoid 2% (it's a different name now) and resveratrol + ferulic acid to combine with vitamin C 23%. I LOVE THESE products! I use tretinoin on the face and the retinoid on neck and chest.
very sophisticated guide : ) thanks
Great guide!
Niacinimide has been my skin savior. I would never be without it. I have acne prone oily skin and this has made such a difference. More so than any other products that had niacinimide in them. I'm curious how Paula's choice uses the vitamin C derivative when you are not supposed to use vitamin C and niacinimide together because it messes up the potency. Great video! Love the ordinary products so much!
hey there! yes, the paula's choice does use a derivative of vit-c, but it's actually only the ascorbic acid form that has the cancelling effect with niacinamide so it's ok to use the ascorbyl glucoside (perhaps even better to use it) with a niacinamide! great to hear your skin's been having such great results :)
I'm on my second bottle of niacinamide... I will never be without it again!! My skin is much more even in color and texture. My pores are smaller and the little white textury bumps under my eyes are GONE!
Very helpful review thank you!!
The only question I have is the use of Vitamin C with Niacinamide. The Ordinary's regimen guide recommends against combining the two?
hello! you're welcome! there are diff forms of vitamin c. the form that is recommended against using with niacinamide is pure l-ascorbic acid. the other forms, like ascorbyl glucoside, have shown positive benefits used in conjunction w/ niacinamide. that being said, there is also countering evidence suggesting using any form of vit c with niacinamide is not a big deal. i personally don't use L-AA together at the same time as niacinamide (or only w/ products w/ very low % of niacinamide)
Joanna's Logic vs Luxury Thanks so much for breaking all this down! Your reviews make the science easy to understand:)
How to upload photos.of face and where on ordinary to get right products
Did you ever try the vitamin C suspension?
It would be interesting and helpful if you could make a video about how you use and apply each of these products. Retin A is confusing and I keep hearing varying information about how to use it. What would you recommend for wrinkles around the eyes? I've heard that retin a shouldn't be used there. Thanks!
Yes! this is coming in my routine videos... (slowly.. making.. my way there hehe). But no, i would not suggest using this directly around the eyes. i have done it before and had sensitive, flaky skin which around the eyes is not so pleasant! i get close though.
Raquel Bajuscik hi, check out the caffeine product that the ordinary company has, its meant to be used to help dark circles under eyes.
+Joanna's Logic vs Luxury Try The Ordinary's Argireline for at least 4-6 months for reducing depth of your fine lines and wrinkles near eyes (incl. crows feet)
I do talk about it in my videos. I plan on doing a AM and PM routine this week.
The Ordinarys Advanced Retinoid can be used around the eyes without flaking. I have a normal skin that is a little sensitive and I have no flaking at all with this product abd I use it 4-5 times a week.
I bought the retinoid 2% works great for me - I have semi-sensitive skin and it didn’t bother me at all. After I put it on my skin has a healthy glow and looks good the next day (I only use at night). I saw a review of the 1% retinoid - I thought it’d be more gentle because it’s a lower percentage but the reviewer I watched on youtube had a bad reaction to it - the test spot she put it on was dry, red, and welting. I’m not sure if that’s just due to her skin type or if the 1% is just a worse product.
that was kind of confusing to me as well. The 1% is said to be the stronger of the 2. I started out with the 2%. This line has made a HUGE difference in mine and my daughter's acne prone skin.
The 1% is a retinol, whereas the 2% is a retinoid
Hi Joanna when you say your main concern is preservation do you look for products that makes you look and feel good right now? such as radiant healthy glowing skin and the skin feeling comfortable for the day?
I mean preserving my current looks and skin! :) healthy glow is definitely a part of that! As is feeling comfortable in the products I use!
Really well done video! New subscriber here!
hi joanna ! the important advice for ur fans = retin A should not be used in sunlight -- ala cancer ! hence use it only at night . i used to work for Janssen -Cilag (a subsidiary of JOHNSON-JOHNSON). Because i was involved in the "selling" of Retin A - essentially to doctors and specialists -- i was privy to inside information showing amazing before/after pics of its amazing anti-aging properties -- but the company chose not to market as an anti aging product since the product requires responsible and judicious use - a pea size amount only and its tendency to initial skin irritations and also photo-sensitivity. This was circa 1985 . i am still using it today! i am now 57 and my wife is 33 ! i have also discovered three amazing products -argon oil ,cactus oil and rose oil -all moroccon - (my wife is moroccon )most of the commercial versions are fakes including moroccon brands so beware . to get the real argan or rose oil u need to go to berber city -called AGADIR where u actually get to see berber women grinding the seeds in ur presence!Should u wish to try i can probably organise samples of the real thing for u ! i usually use Retin-A in conjunction with these two oils add real olive oil - also from morocco - outskirts of marrakesh and they pack a wallop! also the rare cactus oil is also amazing!footnote- most olive oils sold in USA if tested by the FDA probably would not pass as olive oil - especially from Europe.
The Ordinary NMF+HA is great basic, simple and effective moisturizer for combination, sensitive, acne prone skin.
i agree! i will be talking about it in my next video finishing up my buying guide :)
+Joanna's Logic vs Luxury their NMF is honestly a life saver for someone with eczema and rosacea.
Jo I'm a designer and as you yourself said, the website is not easy to navigate and it's true. It's designed on purpose that way. It means to show off how beautiful and minimalistic it is, not to explain things to you.
The first thing that I see when I click it is the word Ordinary. Second is the awards from popular magazines (large in size and on top of page! like, ALL of their products got awards? and they are all beauty awards from commercial magazines, which clashes with their motto "Clinical formulations with integrity"). Then I'm lost in the small sub-menus and nothing helps me to decide what I need to do. All sub-menus have an emphasis on social media feed, and no decorations or images. Emphasizes on cruelty-free, vegan, no gluten but what about parabens, SLES & SLS, silicones, phthalates?! By law in Europe at least all things contained must be stated in a complete, official list and not a tick or x bulletin, so that any "omission" puts them in a legal bind.
That, and the fact that so many magazines gave awards which are by no way scientific or medical or even accurate-in most cases they generalize and follow trends- while the products themselves all have their scientific name- not very keen on simple language, AND the fact that youtube is full of those videos tells me that it's just a marketing campaign, a hype similar for example to the Bio-oil frenzy years ago. That is my personal opinion of course!
Its funny that you compared the niacinamide to the paulas choice one because i bought the paulas choice one on special then had a look at the ordinary and found they had one with the same percentage so bought that for when i run out of the other one
The ordinary has retinol in squalane oil. I don't mind this for nighttime.
Hi Joanna! Thanks for the comprehensive guide to anti-aging products from the Ordinary. While I am skeptical of topical applications of many of the serums and potions often advertised I am a skincare junkie myself. My skincare routine includes Chang Sheng Herbal Rejuvenating Beauty Soap, NeoStrata Bionic Face Cream PHA 12, Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream Night With Retinol, Nivea moisturizer, Aveeno mouisturizer and sunscreen, but perhaps my favorite anti-aging tool is the Bioptron light. The latter worked wonders in improving the appearance of my skin over the last 3 months. You need light therapy for a complete anti-aging routine IMO! Could you post links to the studies you cited in the video? I'll be interested in taking a look at them. Thanks!
oh interesting! i've not heard of that light therapy before... how did you come across it? as for the research, i think if i ever post a blog on this i will link them.. but if you're interested, all are on pubmed www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/
Hi Joanna! My mother in law, whose in her 50's has been using this light for 15 years and she has superb skin. Whilst I tried using this light in my early 20's I didn't observe any benefits. However, last year I gave it a go again and it worked remarkably well (I am 29 now). You see, I've been living in the high desert in California for some three years now and noticed my skin had become really dull and dry and after just one use I actually felt a difference in my skin. The best I can describe it is like after coming out of the ocean, specially if the ocean water is kind of cold-ish, my skin felt tight and smoother. There is some scientific evidence that full spectrum LEDs do help with photoaging. You can check it out here: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22804869.
There are a variety of LED products on the market. Notably, Bioptron, Tria blue light for acne, Nuface, etc. They all correlate to your statement regarding the discovery that acne treatments also have skin rejuvenating effects.
For anti-aging what you're really looking for is good cell turnover (retinols/Vitamin A derivatives/Alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid, etc), retention of good skin elasticity (collagen boosters/face yoga/facial massage), and avoiding hyperpigmentation with use of sunblocks and if you do have hyperpigmentation using bleaching products. Everything else in my opinion are simply silicones that mask the appearance of fine lines, etc.
The real key to anti-aging is being happy, living a moderately active lifestyle paired with healthy eating habits devoid of simple sugars!
Have a good day!
oh interesting! i guess this makes sense since laser light treatment is one of the many things cosme-dermatologists love to offer. do you do facial yoga? i tried and it just felt toooooo silly lol. if you have a routine you recommend, i'd love to hear it!
yes i've definitely come across fumiko's channel before and like you, i'm lazy and young-(ish lol) and just can't be arsed! haha.. but maybe i should get to it. my friend's mom always swore by it
Hehe, yes. Definitely something to get into the older we get. Anyway, this whole aging video got me thinking about stem cells and degenerative diseases. There are few publicly traded biotech companies working on fixing degenerative diseases (vision and knees) using stemcells: BTX and CBMG. CBMG is conducting research in China following FDA guidelines so that when stemcells are legalized in the U.S they're ready to go. Better to feel good then look good in our older years after all. Have a great weekend!
This is so helpful
I have the retinol 2% I plan on using it and then purchasing the Paula's choice retinol. My question is....what should I layer on before or after the retinol? (Combination oily skin)
hi Kay Kay! depends on your skincare routine and the formula of your retin-A (i.e., is your retin-A liquidy or more like a cream) and what other super actives you are using. you can check out my skincare routine vids to see one way i layer in the evening.
my rule of thumb:
1) use actives first on clean bare skin.
2) wait
3) then use in order of lightest to heaviest (liquid to occlusive creams)
* if you have many actives, use those first in order of lightest to heaviest; if you're worried about order, you can always give more time between products.
Very interesting!!!
why have I not discovered you until now!??
love what I have so far
Im using tretenoin 0.025% from 2 months now for acne , pigmentation n all . Can u recommend which retinol shud i go for form the ordinary ?
hello! i think you can just stick with the tretinoin. That is a better option than over the counter retinols!
which of 'the ordinary' should i pick for acne scars ?
please help meee for anyone who's reading this.
Hi
Hope you have found something by now but if not have a look at Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA from the Ordinary or L Ascorbic Acid powder. Or Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin. I have read all the reviews on their website plus other resellers' websites and i think they have very positive feedback on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Do you happen to know if Timeless has ascorbic acid vit C? And therefore should not be applied same time as product with niacinamide?
Hi Lisa! Yes the Timeless uses ascorbic acid for their vitamin C. That's why it's unstable and goes bad after 3months or so (if regularly exposed to light.. you can save it if you put it in the fridge or something). I know there's mixed info on there about niacinamide and ascorbic acid, but i've had professionals tell me these should not go together so i avoid mixing the two in the same part of my routine.
Possibly applying the absorbic acid/vit c suspension over wet skin would allow the product to activate while it absorbs? Does that make sense?
Also, on the deciem site i also read that niacinamide is contraindicated for people who also use a vit c product. Maybe because one increases the other at a rate that could be irritating, similar to how grapefruit juice can increase the effects of some medications? Just thinking out loud. Let me know what you think.
how do you get prescription retin a, is there a reason you have to have in order to be prescribed it?
You can get an RX from your primary care physician or a derm. Generally this is prescribed for younger people as an acne treatment. most US insurance plans cover it if you're under 25 and its use is for acne. you can also ask it from your Dr. for anti-aging however this is generally NOT covered by insurance and thus out of pocket in the US this is usually >$100 (it's absurd since it's a generic drug and costs about $5 in other countries where it's not so controlled. Hence, i think curolgy is an awesome product/service!)
Please review skinmedica products!
just gonna write this: thank you!!!!!
you're very welcome! :D
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Rene Lazzaro that would come in handy earlier 😂
i try vitamin C 23% and yes irritation but not too big and after 1 minute i dont feel nothing,, depend how people tolerate a little unconfortable :)
thanks for your experience!!! looking forward to trying it myself :)
yes but you can use together with natural moisturizing factors + ha
I found it the sme. Only tingles for about a minute and after about 5 minutes the grainy feeling is gone as well.
I'm on my third tube of the 23% vitamin c, and i love it, too. the more often one uses it, the less it stings. i use retin a at night, and the vitamin c suspension in the morning. i let it sit for 10 minutes while i brush my teeth, etc. and then apply moisturizer and sunscreen over it. Perfect!
Canada doesn't need a prescription for retin A. You can actually buy 3 tubes for 50.00 from their sites. I do mention about it in my videos but i don't want to promote it just in case someone hurts themselves. There's a site were I buy mine from here as well without prescription. Not sure how they get away with it but I've been buying and using it for years. it's the exact thing my dr was giving me for way more money. I'm to scared to buy it over seas. lol
Annie P * Beauty Defying Age can u please tell me the name of the site?
Can you tell me the site?
wow...so-now-im-an-expert-tks-to-You....Joanna..lol...so-i-subcribed-cause-i-cant-absorb-allll-this-great-info...:]
thanks!
l am not sure Deciem clinically trial any product except the 30 people said my skin felt smoother type. Retin A is prescription only in the UK.
Oh yah, i don't think they have any trials... they don't make claims about trials, but they go by the research of what works and what doesn't -- or at least, that's their philosophy! then i just make my own judgments about that b/c no one wants a 20 step skin care routine :)
Great video sweetie
Can we start retinoids for anti-aging purposes in our very early twenties, or would that be counter-productive?
Джозя С. Why would it be counter productive? If you start early, then that's exactly what you're doing - starting early to prevent aging.
Start using it asap . But remember less is more whenever u use it
I wish i saw this before going on a shopping spree at The ordinary :D it was confusing because i have no idea about skincare.
I have the Retinol 1% but i am afraid to use, i have very sensitive combination skin and i am afraid that my skin will react badly to it. I bought it first and then read a bit more about it...i never used acids or any retinoids, any advice for sensitive skin?
All the other products i dared to try worked great, no more flakes, skin feels nice and my oils and pores look a bit better after a few days of use.
i think just introduce it slowly! it should be fine. that is still a fairly gentle product. use every other day and you may still get mild flaking initially but should go away!
Thank you , i am very happy with the Niacinamide , The Buffet , and the Natural Moisturizer, my skin is recovering from a sun allergy and in 1-2 weeks i will give it a go :)
I now have on the way also the Rose hip oil and Azelaic Acid, thank you for this videos they were very helpful.
If you are concerned about a reaction just do a patch test on your jaw.Some people introduce products and wash off after a few minutes when first using it.I didn't think the retinal was very strong but I do use it every other night.
I wanted to love the Vitamin C cream, but it's so greasy, that combined with the irritation, it just wasn't worth it.
good to know! i saw the Ordinary is coming out with several new Vitamin C products so perhaps those will be better :)
Very helpful video! However, I almost wish you would have just taken each section and described each product with the sections on the site. For example, the first section is Retinoids. The products listed are Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane, Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane, Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (Previously Advanced Retinoid 2%), Retinol 0.2% in Squalane, Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, Retinol 1% in Squalane, Retinol 1%. Yes you went over retinol and retinoids in general, but I would have liked each product described and the purpose. Thank you!
hi there, i actually did do what you're suggesting. it's just that when these videos were made, they had FAR fewer products. those granactive products or squalane formulas, etc. were not part of the lineup yet. they only had the two retinoids i mentioned.
m 23 ..can i use magnesium ascorbyl phoshate..or some other products mentioned
yes you definitely can.
Can you layer naicinemide with vitamin c?
Depends. There are some mixed messages around this; i've recently been alerted to this article which provides a comprehensive view: kindofstephen.com/can-you-use-niacinamide-and-vitamin-c-ascorbic/
I prefer not to use LAA and niacinamide together at the same time so i use LAA in the AM.
Never tried ordinary .. my skin is acne prone +I have large pores + oily skin + scars +I live in a place where its humidity n usually temperature is hot ..kindly plz tell should I try any of them n which one ?
@dd qq wht about the aha bha peeling solution? Can somebody thats never tried acids use it ?
Could you do a video on how to apply the ordinary 2% retinoid in body . Thank you.
hi no special trick to it! i apply it to my neck/chest in the evenings after cleansing and then apply moisturizer over it.
Joanna's Logic vs Luxury how about hands and feet ? Could it help ?
Love!
I'm wondering if i should buy Retinol or Matrixyl.. just to prevent my skin to anti aging, it seems like they both do the same but which one would be better? can anyone help? Thank you
I would say if you're only getting one, stick with retinol. the major study for matrixyl was in 2013 and i haven't found anything replicated whereas vitamin a has a long history of studies. like i said in my video though, i'd opt for other OTC retinols vs. the ordinary one b/c they pack more for the punch and aren't a lot more expensive. i really do like the CeraVe product in particular. that being said, i am interested enough in matrixyl to add it to my regimen (haven't yet). i believe several La Prairie products have it... anyhoo, vitamin A for the win!
+Joanna's Logic vs Luxury thanks a lot! and congratulations for the Amazing job you're doing on your videos 😉
Starts at 4.39👍🏼
I saw this comment too late. I was 5 plus minutes in 😩.
Actually, powdered L-ascorbic acid is the most UNstable form...
I’m from the UK. We don’t get prescription vitamin A. That’s a shame your video is mostly based on alternatives on prescription. I think most of your audience wanted to know what you would buy from the ordinary not the rest. Too much rambling :(
23% vitamin C is crazy irritating, tried to make it work by applying differently (including mixing with something), and there were times when it stung so bad, I had to was it off. Definitely not for sensitive skin.
ugh.. yeah that is scary. i'm finding my skin a little more out of synch lately with the changing weather! probably would not enjoy this.
The Ordinary has milder vitamin C options, which might still be effective (more pricey, but fixing skin can be even more costly after a harsh treatment). The 23% one is certainly too harsh, didn't work well for my mom and my friend either, so avoid it if your skin is feeling funky.
Actual review kinda starts at 4.00 ....
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what is your opinion on the vitamin C in vitamin F oil
you mean a product that's not from the ordinary? yes, i actually use a vitamin C in ferulic acid serum now! i do like them :)
Joanna's Logic vs Luxury nope... I mean the ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate solution 20% in vitamin F
oh durrrh. thanks for clarifying--my mistake hehe. I forgot about that product already and don't believe it's necessary! recommend going for straight up vitamin C (ascorbic acid) instead!
Interesting you talk about these ingredients and vitamins in general but have you tried any of the products to say you would skip them. 25 minute video on something you don’t seem to have tried or open to giving them a go at all.
Everybody has different issues with their skin and different reactions. Most of us get a handful of products to try. Some of the results are immediate such as some of the acids and some take months of use to see a difference. Also piling on products makes it hard to know what is working.
The Ordinary is a brand of the company called Deciem. The top other brands are the other brands Deciem has. Kind of like if you go on GAP's website and see Banana republic and Old Navy's logos at the top.
I can't believe you didn't say anything about the Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate and the Tetraisopalmitate one. I came specifically for those. Thanks for wasting 20 minutes of my life
There are so many products in the Ordinary line. Perhaps you can learn about some of the other great products.
so many big words. Got overwhelmed :\
oh wow thanks... You probably could have kept that comment to yourself but whatever.
too much empty blabla....=(
Very negative review
hope you would take this positively and something to improve on i dont usually comment but i see so much potential so here's my take as an ordinary viewer. u make sense but your videos are soooo dragging try to keep it under 10-15mins max. all your disclaimers should be on the description box by the time you finish to your disclaimers people get bored and move on to another youtuber that is more interesting. you literally started at 5minutes and that is tooooo loooonng girl. make it as short and direct to the point as possible. you can check out gothamista. i love her reviews and opinons she is direct to the point and not dragging at all. with the knowledge you have you will go far girl hope this helps and hope you get more subsribers and likes. have a great day
Hi there. Don't mind the feedback at all. Believe me I know these videos are loooong. Most of my other content / review type videos are not this long bc frankly that is a pain to film and edit! I don't want to do it as much as you may not want to watch it! Anyway in this case I just had a lot to say. You can see in the continuation videos, the disclaimers end pretty quickly bc I've already said it in this video. As for the key content, again there is just a lot to say.
The time flew by...I loved every second!
michelle so completely agree! She's a beautiful and smart girl but the video needs to be condensed. She needs to use more inflection when speaking bcz I started to get quite bored and impatient. I think she'll do well if she watches these back and sees what we're talking about.
I found every second interesting actually 😊
I love the video and all the information. As for the constructive criticism I say that that opinion is catered to the people that like those type of videos. It does not speak for all of us I appreciate this video and the in-depth coverage you gave please continue this format when explaining these types of products.
This video was too boring.Had to exit out.
Boooooring