Skincare brand
The Ordinary
19 products scored on their ingredients. Average 77/100; 19 of 19 fragrance-free.
In the top 10 of its type
serum$32.00The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum7 high-impact actives: Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) +4 more. Loses points on safety
A90
exfoliant$8.70The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution1 high-impact active: Glycolic Acid. Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: Glycolic Acid
B89
exfoliant$8.70The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution3 high-impact actives: Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid. Loses points on safety: 2 moderate-irritation ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Tartaric Acid
B88
moisturizer$15.49The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA15 supporting actives (Tier 2). Fragrance-free
B88
toner$9.00The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner1 high-impact active: Glycolic Acid. Loses points on safety: 2 moderate-irritation ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Hexylene Glycol
B86
sunscreen$19.00The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum4 high-impact actives: Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate +1 more. Loses points on safety: potential endocrine concern: Homosalate
B86
serum$9.00The Ordinary Caffeine 3% + Escin 1% Face SerumCarries the active classes expected for this product type. Loses points on safety: 1 moderate-irritation ingredient: Malic Acid
B82
serum$10.49The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (Buffet)4 high-impact actives: Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 +1 more. Fragrance-free
B82
eye cream$9.20The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum4 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Fragrance-free
B80
eye cream$9.50The Ordinary Lacto-PDRN* 4% + B9 Eye Cream5 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 2.0/5)
B80
serum$10.99The Ordinary Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%Carries the active classes expected for this product type. Fragrance-free
C79
serum$15.50The Ordinary GF 15% Solution5 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Loses points on safety: copper ions oxidise ascorbic acid
C74
serum$21.40The Ordinary Volufiline 92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1%5 distinct ingredient classes — well-rounded formula. Loses points on safety: copper ions oxidise ascorbic acid
C74
serum$8.50The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5Average evidence 81/100 across 10 matched actives. Fragrance-free
C72
face mask$12.00 · 50 mlThe Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% MasqueAverage evidence 81/100 across 10 matched actives. Fragrance-free
C72
serum$14.00The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance SerumAverage evidence 79/100 across 11 matched actives. Fragrance-free
D69
serum$6.00The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%Average evidence 83/100 across 5 matched actives. Fragrance-free
F58
cleanser$10.50The Ordinary Squalane CleanserAverage evidence 78/100 across 7 matched actives. Fragrance-free
F56
treatment$12.20The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%Average evidence 84/100 across 6 matched actives. Fragrance-free
F51
Frequently asked questions
Is The Ordinary a good skincare brand?
Formulate scored 19 The Ordinary products. They average 77/100, from 51 to 90. 19 of 19 contain no synthetic fragrance, and 9 lost points on the safety check.
What is the best The Ordinary product?
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum scores highest at 90/100 (grade A). 7 high-impact actives: Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) +4 more. Loses points on safety.
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