Really like the philosophy of the Ordinary brand - basic, affordable, that the consumer has to become knowledgeable about ingredients and application. Wish the original owner could have seen more of its original success.
I know preferences differ highly. But speaking for myself, The Ordinary when it was first introduced and wasn't so well known truly saved me. I went from never being able to leave the house without makeup to feeling confident with my bare skin. Some of their products seem like it wasn't thought through well to me now but overall, I am really grateful for this brand
I wasn't exactly the same! I discovered them about 5/6 yrs ago. 1st proper skin care I ever really used and it changed my skin (and life!)! Plus I find they're the only brand that seems to work for me 😊
I have severe body dysmorphia and after finalising my skin care with the ordinary, I went to the gym with no makeup on yesterday, and then done a 14 hour shift with nothing on. So glad I can read that someone else went through the same x
I feel like "The Ordinary" is too overwhelming. I just need the basics, not 10 different bottles to try to figure out how and when to use them. As a 40ish yr old woman trying to figure out how to take better care of my skin, I appreciate your channel a lot.
Yeah I think they did an amazing job at introducing the world to these types of single ingredients but also there is often so much confusion around the products. What you can and can’t use together, what Ingredients actually do etc etc
@@JamesWelsh that's exactly it. Too much confusion and if you're mixing items that shouldn't be, you're wasting money. I'd rather pay a little more for products that are already formulated to fit together. I don't have a ton of time in the morning and at night to *think* about what I'm doing.
@@iwanttomakemusicthatmovesp3415 Her videos are great! I think the fact that she made all those videos kind of proves the point, though. If it was easy to understand and use, nobody would need to watch a bunch of videos explaining the products. For example, I'm a skincare addict with a bachelor's in biochemistry and post-grad work in biomedical science...and I find their Vitamin C products confusing!😆
@@karatalksaboutstuff7333 Yup! I'm glad that I found Cassandra channel. She has a really good explanation and easy to understand. Because of her videos, it helps me a lot to pick product that I need so I don't wasted too much money. Also, James's video help me as well based on his "consumer experience".
I use the Cerave Foaming Cleanser, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner, The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum, and the Cerave AM/PM moisturizers. My acne cleared up completely, pores shrank, dark spots and hyperpigmentation lightened, and my skin texture smoothed out and my skin is more hydrated and glowing.
HERE IS SOME ADVICE! I have been employed by Deciem /The Ordinaryfor over 2.5 years at one of the counters in Melbourne Australia. When you are looking into the products, it is definitely easier if you know what you're trying to target in your skin (e.g. uneven tone, uneven texture, hydration, signs of aging). I would recommend focusing on the top 3 main skin concerns and try to find products that target those specific concerns. That way it makes things easier when choosing products to try. You shouldn't really need more than 5 products from The Ordinary, when it is over 5 products it gets hard to put them into an AM and PM routine. Especially when some categories/products aren't recommended to be used with each other. ❤️👏
I found my experience with The Ordinary the same here in the UK as what you are saying- I spoke to them, addressed any skin concerns, they suggested a very basic routine and it is the first ever skincare routine I have stuck to! It's easy, my skin is the best it's ever been, and at an affordable price point.
The Ordinary is definitely a great introductory range for those new to skincare, but I’m also definitely preferring more multi-ingredient, targeted serums now.
It looks like a good brand if you have sensitivity issues. By using separate serums you can likely figure out what products to avoid. I don't think it's necessary a "starting point". It's just that some of us have more sensitive skin and can't use the multi-ingredient products.
@@melissas4874 This is what I find both fascinating and frustrating about figuring out skincare. My sensitive skin has a hard time with how strong some of their formulas are. I can't use the niacinamide, for example. But I also get that the short ingredient list is also helpful for sensitive skin, even just as a way to narrow down what's causing issues.
The Ordinary definitely helped springboard me into the world of skincare!. I moved back to some products recently while focusing on using up my open products and fell back in love with their Glycolic toner. So brightening and non irritating at killer price
It’s important for people to know that the ordinary is about supplementation. You don’t need every product they make! Simply research what your skin specifically needs and then research the ordinary for those specific ingredients for your skin issue.
I don't think I've ever been this early 😊 and there's already 1 dislike and it was uploaded 42 secs ago...are people really that sad to wait for notifications and just hate on videos? It's Saturday and the sun is shining, cheer up!!
Wouldn't surprise me. Or just trolls with nothing better to do! The issue is that their dislikes don't make any difference because there is such a loyal following 😅
Could you perhaps do a video talking about what acids, vitamins etc can and cannot be mixed together. I always get confused about vitamin C and what I can pair it with and what I cannot. Thank you! 🙌
I used to use everything from the ordinary in high school until i realized i didn’t need 17 serums when i can get all the ingredients in 1 serum or moisturizer.
I just ordered a bunch of products from The Ordinary... can’t wait to see what they do. My all time most favorite drug store affordable moisturizer is Neutrogenas Hydro-Boost gel cream with hyloronic acid. It’s lightweight, mixes well with other skincare products & makeup. Leaves the skin beautiful and healthy. ❤️
I am 43 with dry skin and I use in the AM squalane cleanser, buffet serum and the Matrixyl serum together then the moisturiser. Pm I do a cleanse then use the Vitamin C suspension mixed with the moisturiser for overnight. I also like the Neutrogena moisturisers but have been using CeraVe because my skin was super dry.
I’m 48 and have been consistently doing a better skin care routine for the last two years thanks to a good friend that is a skincare enthusiast . It’s a mix of the ordinary, Korean skin care and LOTS OF SUNSCREEN. Thoroughly enjoying it, and at my age now my skin has never been or looked better. Persistence is the key. I really enjoy your channel, I find it extremely informative and of course entertaining. Thank you James ❤️❤️
I've been using a couple of Ordinary products for about two weeks, just starting out really paying attention to my skin and overall health. I LOVE the niacinamide serum. Honestly felt a difference in my skin softness and bumpiness within hours. I wish we had as much easy access to this incredible information as teens. These kids don't know how lucky they are to have James and Robert!
Ok, hear me out. The lighting behind you, with the circle illuminating right behind your head, reminds me of Saints. My mind instantly thought, time to start praying to St. James of skincare 😂
@@totakoke yeah, I have a lot korean skincare as well. I love their basic skincare set so I can put only 1 active ingredient in my routine. But, inkey list are more on the pricey side. So that's why I'd rather buy The Ordinary. It's more affordable and effective for me.
This is my favorite skin care line. As soon as I tried it I was hooked, Only one product that I didn't like, but this line has saved my skin & removed all my old acne scars. LOVE, Love, Love it
I am a thirty-five old male who never tried skin products before. Based on your's and one other youtuber's videos, I started using some ordinary serums/products about two to three weeks back. I can clearly see improvements in terms of signs of aging, congestion, dullness, overall brightness and hyper pigmentation. Thank you so much James and The Ordinary!
I personally love the Ordinary’s Natural Moisturizing Factors. It works so well for my combo skin all year long with a price tag you honestly can’t beat. I’ll add a few drops of face oil to it in the winter if I need a little boost and it’s perfection!
Could you do this style of video for the inkey list? I feel like my skin reacts better to the inkey list than to the ordinary. Or in general a budget friendly skincare routine
For whatever I’d use from The Ordinary I’ll just order from The Inky List, because they know they are comparable so I can usually go between the two. So anything Names suggests look up on Sephora, it’s pretty neat. Also I prefer The Inky retinol choices.
I don't care about what other says but the ordinary products and philosophy behind their skincare is Top ! I love it straight to the point and effective 💜
I'm 31, and learning about skincare for the first time. I found it very intimidating, but The Ordinary has made it all feel a bit more accessible and less scary😂
I added the Azelaic Acid to my routine about a month ago and the difference in my skin is incredible! I think I have finally found that holy grail product for my acne/discoloration. I use a lot of Ordinary products already - don't know why I didn't try this one sooner! lol
My mom was an esthetician so I've grown up scrutinizing skin care labels which is why I was so interested in The Ordinary. I've had to switch my cleanser to Mad Hippie because I found the squalane cleanser not as moistuizing and I use Andalou Naturals for my moisturizer. Generally speaking you do not have to spend a ton of money to get quality skin care but you do have to do your research.
My The Ordinary favorites for dry and sensitive skin are: Squalane cleanser Marine Hyaluronics Lactic Acid 5% + HA Retinol 0,2% + Squalane Squalane Oil Ascorbic tetraisopalmitate + Vitamin F (Vitamin C derivative) I don't use them all at once obviously but they work for me, don't break the bank, and definitely don't burn my skin 😊
I'm not gonna lie, The Ordinary was the first Skin Care brand I got introduced to and that's how my obession started. At this point I don't even know how I went from The Ordinary to Korean Brands hahaah.
The squalane cleanser might just be my favourite product ever! For me personally it removes my makeup perfectly. Also it just feels so good on the skin, I always feel pampered when using it
For me I use multiple ordinary products including: -Niacinamide -Aha bha acid peel (no more than twice a month but usually only need it once) -Glycolic acid 7% toning solution -caffeine solution 5% + EGCG for around the eyes only -the buffet I don’t use them all together but I can tell what my skin needs pretty well now and can pin point what products will help with whatever I’m dealing with and that’s why I love these products from them. I agree that their moisturizers aren’t it though. I use Cerave night cream when my skin is especially dry and after I use a acid peel and everyday I use Clinique moisture surge 100 hour (makes my skin feel AMAZING and works well with ANY SPF that I put on after). I also use cerave hydrating cleanser in the morning and I’m still looking for the perfect night cleanser but am currently using something that was gifted to me by Sephora that I can’t remember the name of but I’m not a big fan. (For my toner that I use more often than the ordinarys, I use paulas choice aha one).
I really like the squalane cleanser. I buy the large size. I also like the niacinamide serum and both versions of Buffet. I also use The Inkey List and Good Molecules.
I love the Ordinary, but James and Hyram have totally changed how I use their products. Now I look for products elsewhere that have two or more of my main actives combined, but use the Ordinary for little top-ups - the AHA/BHA peeling solution and the Azelaic acid are my hero products (am I the only one who loves how TO's Azelaic acid feels on their skin?!)
The milk makeup vegan moisturizer is great! 🥰 Also, the ordinary Niacinamide does kinda sting my skin and make it a tad red but, it goes away quickly once I add my moisturizer.
Nivea soft face cream moisturizer is so good!! It’s so creamy and hydrating and simple, it’s been a staple in my routine for years while adding all these other new products!!
I love their Moisturising Factors with HA. It's the only moisturiser I've ever repurchased. Its nothing fancy but it doesn't aggravate my acne prone skin and works well under my makeup. I know James isn't a fan but that doesn't stop me enjoying that specific product or enjoying his chanel. People are funny! Much love to you, hope you're having a good weekend 🥰
I feel everyone only talks about face skin! I've been washing my hands a million times a day cz of the pandemic these days, and I dont know how to care for the skin of my hands after every wash! I initially tried using a hand cream after every wash but with so much of hand washing it's difficult to spend so much product!!!
True! If you're buying your own soaps, try using "gentle" or "hydrating" formulas (I've actually been using baby body washes with the National Eczema Association seal on them!). If not...I think you might just want to look for store-brand versions of the classic CeraVe Moisturizing Cream. In the US, I know for sure Target has a knock-off, and I'm pretty sure most drugstores do, too. I hope that's at least a little helpful, but somebody else might have better advice.
I totally feel you! I get eczema on my hands and it’s hard to find a good one to stay on. One that I really like that’s super hydrating is the Aveeno eczema cream. A little goes a looonnng way. Even if you don’t have eczema it’s a really good cream. A trick that I use is I slather on cream on my hands at night and I put on rubber gloves to seal in the moisture and sleep with them on. You’ll wake up the next day with super soft hands!
I have eczema on my hands and the hand washing has made it worse. Definitely slather a good moisturizer on your hands and wear gloves at night. Another alternative is wearing a pair of damp socks with a pair of dry socks on top (like tube socks) my immunologist recommended this method and did help but then my eczema came back after I stopped for two weeks. (I’ve had it for 16 years so at this point I’m used to it). Definitely also go for anything unscented and look for soaps that are for sensitive skin (stay away from lush). African black soap is a good formula to try. Good luck!
My brother, reminding me that we're running late- Me, surrounded by bottles from the ordinary and inky list: "Hold on! I need to finish mixing my potions!" Also, if I hadn't passed undergrad chemistry I think I would have burned my face off already. It really helps to know the pH of skin, water, your ingredients, and how they react to one another.
Weirdly the thing I like about the niacinamide solution is that I find it doesn't feel tacky on my skin 🤣 and it's one of my only serums that sits really well under moisturiser
I Love the Niacinamide & I do not find it tacky, Its my Go To product Also love the AHA 30% +BHA 2% Peeling solution which I use 2 X a week. These 2 products have removed all dark spots, old acne scars, etc.
The Ordinary was the first skincare line that taught me to take care of my skin at 36 (yes, I'm ancient). I actually moved on to K-beauty world & products and use The Inkey List retinols. My skin never looked better!
i’m glad you made this video because we all know a lot of people who started to dive in with skincare started with the ordinary and may have even started the popularity of skinfluencers. i remember when i started last year that it is the company that everybody suggests and praises and then skincare youtube became more popular and clickbait the name Ordinary but almost trashes them and then gets affiliate links with other companies of maybe even a collab. like naming a video why i’m moving on from the ordinary or why i no longer is the ordinary coz we know that it will get views. i still use some of their products and have moved on as well with other companies as i get more comfortable and have gained a bit of knowledge with skin care and would still recommend them to friends who are just diving into skin care. another thing is that sometimes it’s so hard to use other products with names that’s just so confusing when they all are let’s say niacinamide that’s why single ingredient products like the ordinary is much easier.
Have you looked at Deciem as a whole? They’re the umbrella company with multiple brands of skincare and the ordinary being one of them! Would be nice to see a review on some of their other brands/products😊
I think some of their products are decent if you need just one specific thing for an affordable price - their acid peel, while strong, is a pretty good deal if you know how to use it (most people don't unfortunately).
Avene Cicalfate is the best moisturiser! Affordable and effective - I have been using it for 4 years now and love it!! It feels and looks like a thick zinc cream but once applied it weirdly feels like a lightweight more watery lotion and dries down amazing. Highly recommend
The Ordinary definitely kicked off my journey into the skincare world, but it can be a bit overwhelming. This video was really helpful! My fav moisturizer is the CeraVe moisturizing cream!
I completely agree with you. I have moved away from single ingredient products. I will always be grateful to the ordinary for introducing me to actives and ingredients. But I have now moved on to nicer textures and formulations.
Hi.. just want to say that your explanation is amazingly so calm and relax me. . Another RU-vidr skincare explanation sometimes got me headache cz the sounds is so intense. Glad that you’re exist. Lucky to have you as my skincare influencer. Love from Indonesia❤️😘
Listening to this while I'm doing my the ordinary skin care routine: •I genuinely do not like the cleanser. I have a normal to oily skin and I need to feel like I have cleaned my face and this does not leave me with that feeling. Also the "foaming" is so weird and you have to put so much in order to feel like its doing its job. •I agree on the Salicylic Mask, I do get that little tingling feeling on my cheeks and my skin is sensitive as well. So i normally dont stay with it for the full 10 minutes. •I love the combination of Matrixyl+Argireline, my face really enjoys it. •Niacinamide I think was too much for my skin or the percentage was too high, because whenever I use it my face gets irritated. P.S - I dont use them combined. I have some nights where I use the Vichy Mineral 89 because my skin is not hydrated. I use the niacinamide only once a week, trying to integrate it into my skincare routine really slowly and for the rest of the nights I use Matrixyl+Argireline.
If frigging adore The Ordinary’s Marine Hyaluronics! My skin has been so much softer, bouncier and glowy-er since I’ve been using it! I’m almost done with my first bottle even and for the price I will repurchase again and again! It’s my first product by The Ordinary and I’m very intrigued to try more of their products. I also love your Princess Serenity figurine and Luna neon light! Sailor Moon forever lol
I lerv single ingredient skincare. I like being able to target exactly what I want to target without there being unwanted effects. I may change again, but at the moment I just enjoy my ability to be so in control of my routine.
Omg when your hair was wet and brushed back I thought it was Marcus for a moment! Or was it just me? That feeling of affirmation when you are already using the products James mentions and likes ❤️❤️❤️
I don't think I'm the only one who noticed, but I would like to point out the product mask popping up for the azelaic acid is listing the information for niacinamide instead! However I love this video as well, it was a nice and simple take on a few products. I could relate to the advice and am glad my impression and experience with these products is out of the ordinary (no pun intended, really.)
I believe that now when we trust The ordinary a lot, it would kind nice to get products from the ordinary that are a micx of the good ingredients (that can go together of course). It would be less confusing
Ingredients are definitely important but it doesn’t make up everything of skincare. A product containing denatured alcohol doesn’t necessarily mean it is bad, I think nowadays people are way too focused on ingredients in the products as if it contains alcohol it is like the end of the world, and reject to see the product formulation and how it works.
For years I've tried different things, I dread to think how much I spent! usually ending up donating them once my face inevitably broke out. A random aesthetician on Facebook called me out for a product I posted and at first I was like 👁👄👁 but she advised me to start using the ordinary cleanser and moisturiser instead and to try Paula's choice BHA once a week, it was a god send, she probably has no idea how much of a difference to my life she made - not having sore skin is so nice 😂 currently my routine is extremely basic I cleanse, moisturise and then once a week do the BHA and I'm petrified to change it because even things from the inky list that I've tried or other Paula's choice stuff has set my skin off. At one point I was struggling to get hold of the cleanser anywhere and I was literally cutting up the old tubes to scrape it out because there is nothing else I've ever found that doesn't upset my skin 😂 I think because there isn't loads of ingredients (which I know is what some people want) it's very good for people people sensitive skin and I'm SO grateful for it 💘
I think the key to the ordinary is knowing like actually knowing your skin issues and what ingredients will work for it I think that's where a lot of people really screw up with this product. They will take to a RU-vid video and buy whatever that youtuber is promoting which in reality may not be what they need and may have adverse effects. This is definitely a product one needs to do research with and their website is pretty helpful about that.
My skin has improved so much since I discovered The Ordinary. Alpha Arbutin isn’t even available in Australia so I have to import it from the UK. Same with the AHA BHA peel. And I think the vitamin c formula has changed as it doesn’t feel gritty anymore. I also like the granactive retinol.
A video on what ingredients can be combined (or not combined) with other ingredients would be super helpful. I recently used an AHA/BHA with C and then read that was wrong, ugh! Thanks!
I'm really confident abt buying from The Ordinary, but the only thing im worried about is not really understanding their products, or using a toner which has the same main ingredient as a cleanser (for example) then just overwhelm my skin with the same ingredient which might be quite harmful for my skin... Now that i watched your video and did some personal research, I think I'm even more confident with approaching The Ordinary. Thank you!
Arbutin really cleared my arms of acne dark spots. Need a new batch for my upper back. Niancinamide doesn't work for me: it stings and warms up my face. My sensitive skin can't be bothered that it should calm redness 🤦🏻♀️
And I thought I was the only one! Just could never get on the Niacinamide band wagon. My face becomes unusually warm, sort of like an inflammation. Thank god there are so many other alternatives out there. Not all ingredients are for everybody. Pick and choose what suits you !
Azelic acid is super gentle and helps calm down redness! I can use it even with my eczema prone skin :) I do agree that the ordinary’s one is really matte but paulas choice has one that is really good
Can I ask you how much time take alpha for clear your skin completely cuz I have been using for over than 2 months and still didn't clear my dark spots completely
I like using Embryoelisse Lait Creme Concentrate as a topper whether under my make up or as a topper over my regular skincare to seal it in, more so during the cooler months when my skin is drier.
Affordable moisturizer... E.L.F. Holy Hydration! Face Cream... It's so nice. I use less of it than I expected. And I usually prefer gel moisturizers so that I don't feel slick afterwards but this ELF one never leaves me feeling slick.
I rmb when the ordinary first launched and I first came across them on the same day. My skin was terrible and I saw that they had really cheap products. Using my remaining money, which wasn’t much, I bought a few products and started using them. I used the products everyday for a week and my skin improved by like 1000x. Literally my past face was hell and now it’s heaven. I was so happy I found my brand and no one will know about them but some tiktokers started using them too :/
I never thought you disliked the Ordinary, but I feel like it's a natural progression in your skincare journey, once you find what actives works for your skin you would rather use 3 products instead 6. At one point, I think I was using 10 products and that is why I started looking outside on one active products as well. Also the texture of their products have alot to be desired sometimes. I have been trying some Facetheory face and Body Moisturizers and they are mind-blowing. On my face I am using the rejuvenating moisturizer and on my eyes and neck the Regena-C Moisturiser. The Ordinary I am still using their 8% Ascorbic Acid and Arbutin 2%. Everything else was replaced by other products.
I LOVE my The Ordinary Niacinamide at night before retinol. It has been a life saver! 4 times a week and boom! No more hyperpigmentation, my skin is soft and balanced. LOVE IT! PS: James you look very handsome!
I poured my marine hyaluronics into a cleaned out mist bottle and use straight after cleansing before other hydrating serums. It works great for me like that as it already has the texture of a toner/mist 👌🏼
Thank you so much for sharing this affordable routine! Watching from Colombia where skincare is really expensive and even the Ordinary is pretty difficult to find and pricey.
first aid beauty coconut moisturizer.. it comes in a jar and hyram suggested it and i like it!! it’s not heavy, it soaks in really quickly and it’s not sticky, and it’s not too scented either (has a VERY light coconut scent; doesn’t bother me 🤷🏻♀️) i use it at night after my cleanser that has SA in it 😬