My Favourites from The Ordinary 

This video was filmed in January 2018 before the untimely death of the Founder of Deceim and The Ordinary Brandon Truaxe. My heartfelt condolences go to his family, friends and all who loved him. Long Live The Ordinary. XXX

You look absolutely amazing in this video...lip colour, eye colour, great eyebrow work...nothing over the top...perfect subtle shades for a lovely young mom like you ! Brilliant ! 🇨🇦

This is the best video explaining using The Ordinary I’ve ever seen. New subscriber.

I just discovered your channel about a week ago and have spent hours watching the videos. I am especially interested in the videos with your mother. I am 70 and so excited to learn more about skin care. I have ordered many of The Ordinary products and so looking forward to seeing results. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Finally received my lost Sephora order. Gemma, I cannot thank you enough for this video. My skin was already pretty good as I was not a sun worshipper in my youth. However, after using only 2 of the products from The Ordinary, the Lactic acid at night and the Niacinamide in the morning, my skin is very soft. My husband is impressed! Currently, I am waiting on a box directly from The Ordinary with the Matrixyl, the Vitamin B with HA, and Vit C. Thank you so much again! 💖

I am so impressed with this video and the other one that you showed about skin care no one does this well I haven’t seen anyone on RU-vid that does what you do very very happy with your videos thank you so much I appreciate everything that you have shown us keep it up I am 59 years old and I love when you do your moms make up she is such a nice sweet beautiful lady just like you thanks once again 😊❤️

Ahhh... the joys of 80s toners. Remember that feeling well!

Just subscribed to your channel after buying the Ordinary products and I have to thank you for your video - very informative. Maybe you could do an AM and PM routine. Many thanks.

I’ve just given my daughter in law 5 of The Ordinary products after using them myself following your advice. I have directed her to this video so here’s hoping she loves as much as I do. Thanks again Gemma, Gx

Thank you for this video. I noticed that a few of us, subscribers, have asked if you could film your morning and evening skin routine. Could you do one using the Ordinary range please? Thank you so much. xxx

I've been using The Ordinary for 20 months, and yours is the best explanation of the usage of each product that I have heard or seen!! Thanks for all this - I could never understand what when with what or why, and now I do. Brilliant products, I have all that you mentioned, except the caffeine and the salicylic, but do also have the Moisturizer, and think that the reason I didn't care for a couple of them is because I was using too much. The Buffet is now blue, btw!

Thank you for your reply, to the Toner I mentioned, started to write all this down, your mom is very lucky having you to make her look as great as she does, I’m the same age as your mom & she looks amazing. I’m a novice at all these products & it’s still confusing at my age, but have a good collection around me so here goes, thank you x

I've been using Ordinary products for over a year now and definitely have my favourites. I use with a homemade aloe Vera juice facial mist (from Gothamista) to temper Vitamin C, Lactic Acid and Granactive Retinoid which can be harsh on skin. Have never had any problems. I used to use the Hyaluronic Acid but after quite a bit of research found that it is NOT a product you should use in dry climates because it will pull moisture from your skin rather than from the environment. In a humid environment it works really well because it draws moisture from the air and brings it into your skin.

PW you are a 🌟. I've now bought 5 of the items you've recommended, and having watched this video several times and read your replies, I feel well equipped to find my way to good skin. Thank you again 🏆🏆💖💖

THANK YOU, GEMMA!!! Out of the probably 50 videos I've watched on The Ordinary products, THIS had to be the most clear, concise to the point while incredibly informative down to the 80s toner reference! I appreciate this so much!! If I could give you some kind of credit through their company, I would. For now, liked and subscribed!

Thanks for your explanation of the ordinary products. I was Leary of them because of the prices (too good to be true). After watching your breakdown I stuck with them and love them. I like the no nonsense formulas and lack of fluff products and hype.

As I'm aging, I'm finding that I really do need to get my skincare regimen in order. As I haven't tried out this brand, looking at their website after Wayne Goss had recommended a primer of theirs, it was daunting to say the least. I really love the fact that you listed in the order of application, you're saying how to use & how much of which to use & I cannot tell you how helpful your explanation of this is!!! Now I can revisit their website with more confidence, I can actually make purchases & understand how, when & how much to use of what. Thank you!!!! Have a great day today!

Your videos are the BEST! I just ordered all but the glycolic acid 7% as it wasn’t available. Excited to try the products!!❤️

Hi from. Orlando USA . Excellent video a lot of knowledge. Help me a lot. Thank you. Love your videos. 👋🤗

I just watched this video 8 months after you made it and I love it. I looked up the Matixyl shortly after the first time you talked about it. I was amazed at how little it cost and as soon as I get paid I'm getting some. I can't wait to try all these products but will get them one at a time to see how I like them and what they do for me. Once again thank you for introducing me to the ordinary.

Thank you for giving me an understanding of each product and a morning and nightime schedule.

Absolutely perfect explanation: the package just arrived with your favorite Ordinary products: 100% plant-derived squalane, Granactive Retinoid2% emulsion, Glycolic Acid 7 Toning Solution, Vitamin C Suspension, Hyaluronic Acid 2%+ B5. So excited to try them:))

I come back to this video again and again...you really are a wonderful teacher...please, some time do a video for beginners...suggesting to young persons how to begin / build a regime and save their lovely skin ! 🇨🇦

Girl📌, um THANK YOU👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 for this video!!! I literally just screen-shot your 'Favorites List' which you put together in the description below, and I ended up purchasing every single freakin' item (other than those products in which I already own myself;) that you had listed. So I just wanted to thank you for such an honest, understanding, yet well informed look into what Ordinary products do what, and what you believe would work best for all!!! 🙆🏼‍♀️💟💕 And @deciem, you should seriously give this woman some major prop$...😉

Ok! This is the third time I watch your video and the first after buying almost everything you recommend. I went shopping with a long list that included a lot of your videos, spent a lot o money 😬 in makeup, brushes, concealers etc. thank you very much Gemma

I found your channel today and already can see how genuine you are especially about the products you use! This video has helped me choose the products I want to get from The Ordinary. Thank you so much!!!

Wow! That was so much info. I'm going to watch it again and take notes!

Really great info. Glad to know I’m using most of your favourites. Going to try a few that I don’t have

Fabulous vid Gemma thank you. I have just received my rather large order and am loving trying the products out. Very chuffed that I found your channel. x

Just recently I switched from expensive skin care to The Ordinary. And as you said, they're amazing products and cheap as well. My day skin regimen in order would be: argireline solution 10% then buffet. As for night I would wear argireline solution 10%, buffet then granactive 2% and layer with night cream. After month, I can feel my skin tightening.

So delighted I found your channel we have similar skin tone and similar age. Its super helpful!!! Thank you thank you. Will definitely take all your recommendations on board and its great to know what you find good and what foundation colours you are trying, just brilliant. Hello from Ireland 😀

I am a recent subscriber...watched one video about drugstore foundations and I was hooked! Thanks to your video, I am doing my research on The Ordinary products and will be purchasing some soon! Thanks for being so honest and down to earth with your commentary!

I never thought I’d see someone who has more ordinary products than me 😂😂

I just ordered all of these products, I hope I look just as great as you do. Thank you

Brilliant video, I ADORE the Ordinary . Have you done an a.m/p.m routine Gemma? That would be so helpful. Many thanks for all the time and effort you make to inform us. You are a sweetheart xx

I bloody love the Ordinary. I had NEVER stuck to a skincare regime until I discovered The Ordinary. Well, I moisturised everyday and cleaned my face but that's about it. I am convinced that the products I used got rid of 90% of my pustular/bumpy rosacea. ♥️ My fave products: - the Granactive retinoid 2% emulsion - the Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% - niacinamide, buffet - marula oil for my hair 😞 The products I couldn't get on with - Resveratrol 3% and Ferulic Acid 3%: greasy base. I don't care if it's good for me. It's just too greasy. Do not like! Why is it turning gritty? - EUK134: Like the resveratrol, I don't agree with the "anhydrous" (water free) solution format. I understand why they didn't put water in it but I can't cope with it. Turns gritty too. Eww. - Vitamin C Suspension 23%: the sting is unbearable. Makes my skin itch too much Azelaic Acid: Itchy Scratchy mess. It feels like I am harming my skin putting this on my skin. Not interested in trying to build my skin to get used to it. The Ascorbyl Solution 12% didn't need any gradual exposure to it. Why suffer? All in all, I am beyond excited to have discovered The Ordinary. My skin has never looked better. The pilling issue I get every morning from using buffet+Niaci+SPF+primer is getting BEYOND tiresome though. I can't bring myself not using a primer :( My foundation goes on so much smoother. xx

I found that very interesting. I would love to get my hands on some of there products! Thank you for explaining so well

Thank you for all ur very much needed information as I really do appreciate it love ur channel

I bought most of these after this review. I love the metrixal and the 100% squline oil. My skin feels amazing! My neck looks 10 years younger amd now doesnt wrinkle. Blown away! Thanks so much 😘😘😘

I heard about The Ordinary only recently and I immediately checked if You have tested it. And there they are, two videos about the brand, both full of advices. Now I know I need those products 😊

Thankyou!!! Never used this brand before, so this video was very helpful!!xxx

I love, love, love ur videos. I love ur personality along with ur very complete informative, honest opinion and review of products. Thank you for what u r doing.

Good video. Great sales person. Obviously an ORDINARY promotion agent. !!!!

This is so helpful I was looking online at their products and trying to navigate it all.

Please do an updated version of The Ordinary skincare please, plus the new hair serum too please x

Great video, thanks! The reason you’re not supposed to use retinoids during pregnancy is that there’s a lot of research which shows these can lead to the baby having facial abnormalities like cleft palate. Given the risk (and how much research backs this up), I’m really surprised it’s not stated on otc retinoid products!

Your skin looks gorgeous! Thank you for the comprehensive review

Thank you for this informative video. I am just trying The Ordinary products and loved your review! I am a new subscriber and can't wait to see your other videos!

Thank-you...you explained everything very clear and easy to understand!

Gemma, I have watched this video several times. I placed an order for the ordinary products. They just came today. I’m going to do some pics of my skin before. And then after to see if I can see the difference. I just love your channel. Thank you for all the work you put into it. ❤️

So many products I wouldn’t know where to start what to buy or not lol x

Based on this video I ordered Caffeine Solution 5% +EGCG; Matrixyl 10% + HA; and Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. They just arrived today and I excited to try. My plan is Caffeine in the morning, Matrixyl both morning and night, and the Granactive at night. Hope that sounds like a good plan and thanks so much for sharing these videos with us. You have quickly become one of my absolute favorites!!!! Love ya from the U.S.

I'm a new subscriber and I like what I see and hear. I look forward to watching more videos. Can't really say I'd consider you mature, you are in your prime I'd say, I know I was at your age! Great to see a Brit though telling it how it is and with no Americanisms! Xx

Thanks so much for this in depth review of these products. I used many of the products you've shown and some are more expensive than the ordinary. I'm going to order several right now.

thank you for the information on these products very interesting.

I love there stuff, amazing stuff. Wow. Started buying them this summer when I went home to Toronto. I went nuts about it and I’m a skin cream junkie. Love them.

Thank God for The Ordinary 🙏🏻

I think that this is the most flattering lip color I've seen on you yet. It's amazing on you. Edit -- actually, all of these colors are great for you. I find the eye shadow colors you choose in review and "how to" videos to be heavy on you. They pull my attention away from you and all I see is eye shadow. You're beautiful no matter what you wear and I'm learning tons from you.

Hello again!!!! Recently I heard about the ordinary and yesterday I went on and purchase a couple of things. AND TODAY I saw this video! So, some of the products I got you explain on the video but this video suits me just great cause there's a lot of things that I was hesitant of because I have very dry an sensitive skin and I have to stay away from lots of acids and products that hurt my skin. BUT I'll keep in mind your recommendations of "few drops go along way". Also I chose ordinary because is Vegan and I have found that vegan products are just great for my sensitive skin. PS. Looks like I should start binge watching your vids! Hugs from Seattle 💕

Love 💗 The Ordinary!! Thanks for this video, I’ve picked up some new products to tryout 😊

Love the ordinary I use it!

Love the nail colour👍🏻💅🏻

RIP Brandon! On a separate note, it would be interesting to see what you think of the Ordinary makeup products, granted there are only foundation and primer so far. I recently started using the Ordinary products and I like them. I would be interested in adding/replacing my foundation, primer with theirs after my current ones are finished.

Hi 👋 I’m so glad I came across your channel .... I love your honesty and depth of knowledge regarding skin issues. I myself have suffered acne since my early 20s , I’m now 42 years young and have scaring and uneven skin tone . I have bought some of the ordinary products afte r watching your video hoping to claim back my face ! Is the martryxl safe to apply under my eyes as I do suffer loss of volume there which leaves the under eye a bit craipy ? X

This was very helpful, thankyou...

I’m sorry, but I’m very confused on what I should get for under makeup & what to apply at night. I will be 65 years old on the 27th. I have very good skin with no breakouts, not too oily nor too dry. I do have fine lines on my forehead, around my eyes a bit & on my upper lip. From what I think I understand is I may need the Granactive Retinoid at night (?) and I have no idea on what to use under my makeup that won’t peal up! I would like something to help brighten up my under eye area to look refreshed and not drying under makeup. I don’t have baggy eyes nor dark circles. Please help on my first purchase. I am a new subscriber and I enjoy your channel, especially when your beautiful mother is on with you! I have platinum hair color now, as hers is and I only wish I had a daughter like you to help me,as you do! Your both a joy to watch! Thank you from a mom, in a very hot and humid Texas right now! Humidity is probably good for my skin, but very unpleasant when wearing makeup. 😰 but I love wearing a full on glam face when I can. Not crazy over done, but like your mum. 💄🌹

Watching your videos from way back until now...wow you have changed. Your brows, lashes, teeth, lips...you look glowingly beautiful. Please share what you are doing for you ? Botox, teeth whitening, lash improvers...you just look spectacular ! 🇨🇦

I bought the ordinary on amazon for I think 12 I forgot but it was th bundle kit. The cleanser, gel toner and moisturizer and I’ve used it for the past 4 days and it is great. I would definitely buy it again once it’s gone.

Thank you very much. Video is very very useful.

Hey Pampered Wolf - love you love that there is a you tuber that is roughly my age that loves make up cheers hun. So i am binge watching you and LOVED this post so have gone on and ordered 4 the ordinary products tonight!?!?!?! Wish me luck xx

It was like Christmas today when my Ordinary order arrived. I was able to buy the glycolic toner, which I tried earlier. I had no issues whatsoever, no tingling or anything, I then put the matrixyl, must say, I bought the natural moisturising lotion. Seems nice, very light, but my skin feels a little tacky... (it’s now over 4 hours). Will be interested to see how my makeup goes on when I use it in the morning. This is a whole new regime for me, I’ve never layered product on top of product before. Thanks for the advice!

Hi Gemma, I was wondering if you have ever used the Ordinary Serum Foundation, I'd love a review of that too please. xx

Thanks for this video, I’ve wanted to try all the ordinary products but was just too confused 😖 I have now bought all the products you’ve mentioned and I’m going to give them a try,. Added bonus ASOS have 20% student discount at the moment 🙌🏻

I just bought the 7% glycolic acid, the azelaic acid and another i can’t remember the name of lol. but they’re all for fading skin marks so I hope they work!

Thank you so much for this video .....thank you lots .

Love your channel! Thx for the quick reply❤️

I truly appreciated your The Ordinary review. I only recently heard about this company and their amazing products. I went online, but I needed more information on how the products performed on real people and I saw your review thanks. I did see your wonderful derma-roller review; it's one the best. I haven't purchased any of The Ordinary products because I spent over $300.00 for Drunk Elephant products, yes I will purchase The Ordinary after I use up all of my Drunk Elephant. Can I use DE Firma C serum after derma roller?

Hi Gemma I have bought a range for me , I have been using noe for three months, I just noticed dr Davin lim a cosmetic doctor in Australia has been and has a video on his channel about the ordinary range and yes he uses it too because he loves it !

Would love to see a review on the ordinary company foundation??

niaciamide is my forever holy grail (oil factory manager)

I am going it give the vitamin c another go. I had the same experience with it, it made my skin burn and I stopped using after a few applications and I thought my skin was sensitive.

I'd love to see an updated version of this video. Also, what mascara are you wearing? Your lashes look gorgeous!

Been using a couple of products from The Ordinary for almost a year now but loved this video! Got a lot of great advice and will definitely get more products and try this out. But, I still would like to know in which order you recommend using them

Just subscribed and love all your videos. Definitely would love to try these products. My question is in regards to sun spot damage on my face. I had a one time extremely bad sunburn which left my face with fairly large dark spots. I've never been one to wear makeup, so the spots always stand out, which I hate. Which product or products would you suggest? Keep in mind that I work in the sun quite often and sweat a lot. Also, I live in the southern most part of the US where it's very very humid and our only seasons are summer and winter. Thank you in advance.

This video was super helpful!

Omg I love your videos and your mom is so sweet xoxox

-Does the zinc in niacinamide darken skin? -Is mateixyl and hyaluronic acid good for oil skin? -is the glycolic acid toner for sensitive and oily skin? -Do any of the products contain witchazel? Thank you

So happy

Thank you so much for this video! I'm so happy I found your channel! I already have the Granactive Retinoid 2% and I love it. At night would it be correct to clean the skin, then use the glycolic acid, then the granactive retinoid and then moisturize? It's the order of using the products that gives me pause! Thank you!

I loved this video--very informative. But I am wondering if you are endorsing The Ordinary because you have a connection with them? You didn't say that you didn't. I've just found your podcast and I really like your upfront approach and will continue to watch. Thanks!

Hi Gemma. I've ordered the whole bunch, except Buffet. I have problem skin/break outs at the moment again. Hoping it will help! Btw never heard of The Ordinary before. Thanks for the very informative review! 👍☺️ xxxCora

I've never tried this brand before!

Can you plz put links to products . Live your videos , very informative.

Spoke the truth about the 80/90s programming of what clean meant. I was taught the same thing and used those astringent toners and made my acne oily skin worse! Thanks for the vid.

Your videos are so helpful. I love your Channel. I been using Ordinary since I watched your video and I love them. But I notice you didn't list the Moisturizing. Is there a reason why?

Hello, just subscribed and I love your videos!! I want to try the Ordinary but I am a little confused on what I can use together. I can use the caffeine and matrixyl together in the am correct? And then I'm confused on how to use the Glycolic, retinoid and Vit C? Which ones can be used together and how often do I use them per week? I saw a message that you said don't use glycolic with the others and to use it 2-3x per week but then someone mentioned you shouldn't use the retinoid and Vit C together either?

I have just discovered your videos and I love them so far. You do not look like you are anywhere near 40. I have 5 years on you though hehe. I love The Ordinary products, but what do you use as a makeup remover, cleanser, and moisturizer before applying your makeup or after removing your makeup?

Hi, I absolutely love your channel, your so knowledgable and a right cool chick, keep up the fab posts 👍🏼 On your advice, I have bought a few products and wondered if you could advise me if I’m using them in the correct order: Day: Caffeine Solution 5% Buffet Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Anti Aging Day Cream Night: Glycolic Acid 7% Toner Caffeine Solution 5% Matrixyl 10% Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Granactive Retinoid 5% Anti Aging Night Cream Thank you x

A very informative watch 🙂 you said the caffeine solution can be drying and there’s an oil you use which you’d get to later in the video but I never heard you mention using any of the other products on the eye area. Can you let me know what product you meant please?

Hi I just got my products can you please tell me if I have these in the right order to out on? Thank you AM: Cleanse Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% Hyaluronic acid Natural moisturizing factor PM 1: Cleanse Glycolic Toner Resveratrol +ferulic acid mixed with Vitamine c suspension ha sphere Caffeine solution 5% Retinol 0.1% with squalane Rose hip oil Natural moisturizing factor