The Ordinary

Don’t sleep on Vitamin C because it can do wonderful things for your skin. It’s great for fading dark spots, fighting signs of aging and adding a radiant glow to your complexion. Who doesn’t want…

Vitamin C does so much goodness for the skin. Fading dark spots, textural irregularities, fighting fine lines, and providing antioxidant support. It’s hard to think of a more perfect ingredient for your AM routine. But,…

They’re known as the game changer in beauty. High risk, high reward if you will. They do wonders for transforming the skin, accelerating cell turnover and stimulating collagen production. Not to mention their unparalleled prowess…

Antioxidants. We love them in our wine and we love them even more in our skincare. They’re good for the body and really good for the skin. How? Antioxidants brighten, target signs of aging and…

How easy would life be if you had one serum that was made to fit all your skincare needs? There would be no room for confusion or misuse. No need for 5 different products to…

If you’re into trendy, buzz-word skincare…I have the serum for you – meet The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%. This serum has a bright blue hue that shocked me at first. I later learned…

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, we learn that in school, but proteins are just as important for the skin as they are for your body. Peptides are chains of amino acids that…

Fading pesky dark spots is a tough job! It takes time, consistency, patience and SPF! Lots of SPF. Many recommend Vitamin C or AHAs to help fade dark spots but those can be irritating on…

Tell me the must-have ingredient in your skincare routine? Vitamin C, BHAs, Retinol are a few that come to mind. But, if you know your skincare you know you can’t use them together and they’re…

I won’t dare to drink milk but I’ll put spoiled milk on my face. You read that correctly. It sounds ridiculous but the AHA lactic acid actually comes from sour milk! Lactic acid is a…

Eating foods rich in antioxidants help to protect from free radicals in the body. The same goes for applying antioxidants to your skin. In the body, antioxidants help to fight against illness and disease like…

Does your sensitive skin struggle with using acids? Meet Mandelic Acid. Due to its larger molecule size, Mandelic acid is an AHA that’s great for sensitive skin and targeting hyperpigmentation. Using intense, high percentage acids…

If you have any semblance of a skincare routine you have probably heard of Hyaluronic Acid before but what exactly is it? Hyaluronic Acid (sometimes referred to as HA) is a humectant, which helps to…

The Ordinary has a powerful and impressive line up of hydrators and oils. They have options for all skin types and because their prices are so affordable you never have to worry about dehydrated, dry…

Niacinamide is a power ingredient. Yup I said it. Niacinamide or B3 is so powerful because it can treat acne, redness and inflammation, brighten, minimize pores and oil production and help to retain moisturizer. Plus,…

Struggle with pesky dark circles and puffy under eyes? Join the club and unfortunately, they aren’t that easy to fix. Dark circles have a few different causes: bone structure, genetics and dilated blood vessels which…

Salicylic acid or BHAs (beta-hydroxy-acids) are a miracle worker for clogged pores and exfoliating. They’re oil soluble and can penetrate the skin deeper then an AHA which makes them exceptional at unclogging pores and combating…

Adding direct acids into your skincare routine whether it be a toner or serum can be a game changer. Chemical exfoliation can fade dark spots, imperfections, fight texture and create a radiant complexion. The only…

We know hyaluronic acid as a mega-powerful hydrator that retains moisture on the skin. The texture can be a little sticky, even hard to layer with other products but it works so well. The Ordinary’s…

There’s a very expensive, well known and hyped skincare brand that has a pretty popular marula oil that is priced painfully high. Marula oil is a multi-use oil that is exceptionally effective at hydrating your…

Rosehip Seed Oil is not only a great hydrator but works to fade dark spots and brighten the skin. It’s a gentle oil but contains high amounts of Vitamin A that gives it anti-aging properties.…