Whew! I never thought I would see the day when The Ordinary was sold at Nordstrom! I have loads of reviews of The Ordinary’s products on this site and Nordstrom is one of my favorite stores for beauty. The best of both worlds! There are ten products currently available:
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The Ordinary “B” Oil really surprised me! At first glance (and smell) I didn’t think I would like it, but once I sampled it on my hand and saw how nicely it sank in, I was almost convinced, but still cautious. After a couple months of using it, I am happy to report I like it! A lot! I have…
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It’s been a while since I talked about The Ordinary. Now that things have seemed to calm down with the brand, I’m ready to get back into it. Today, I’ll be talking about the Marine Hyaluronics. My skin type Oily, but less oily in the winter. I get two or three zits monthly due to hormones that leave behind scars.…
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I purchased The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA to combat my dark acne scars. This may be the first product I have purchased with the intention of using it for one thing and it ended up being effective for something else. Have a look at some before and after photos, paying close attention the texture of the skin on…
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I recorded a pretty long video about what to buy from The Ordinary. I’ve covered the brand extensively on here and thought I would give you all a rundown of what to invest in and what to leave on the shelf!
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Here’s my most recent haul from The Ordinary and some initial thoughts. Mandelic Acid 10% Hands down, my favorite of the bunch, and just may be my favorite purchase ever from The Ordinary! I am seeing such quick changes in my skin and I’ve only used about a quarter of the acid. Still testing but should have a full review…
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There’s no doubt in my mind that salicylic acid is effective against acne; when I was a teenager I had really bad active acne and the only thing that worked for me were Noxzema Pads. I know those had at least 2% salicylic acid in them back in the 90s and I know they were chock full of alcohol –…
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I have had one professional chemical peel in my entire life, and it was so special because my skin looked so radiant afterward, and even more radiant in the days that followed. I have forever been trying to reproduce those results; the peel lightened my acne scars and evened out my overall skin tone – but alas! I am not…
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I went and got a sample of Drunk Elephant’s $72.00 Virgin Marula Oil from Sephora for the purposes of this comparison review. In this review, I’ll be comparing it to The Ordinary’s Virgin Marula Oil to determine if it’s worth the extra cost. Recall that I wrote a similar review comparing The Ordinary’s Squalane with Biossance’s Squalane and it was…
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I have quite a few products to review from The Ordinary so I’ve been polling my audience on social media to find out which reviews they are most interested in. The one that gets the most votes, I post it first. The Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% won this round, so here’s my review and some before and after pics.…
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Eyebrows on 10 when I saw that The Ordinary was serving up a Resveratrol-Ferulic Acid Solution ($7.90). Resveratrol and Ferulic Acid are both antioxidants, which I wanted to include in my skin care regimen with intent. Before I get into that, let’s get some key facts down before I jump into this review, which should answer the question as to…
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Yipee! Today I have a foundation review and it’s one I have been trying to get my hands on for a long time! The Ordinary Coverage Foundation is anything but ordinary, and it’s something unique in the line because it actually probably is one of the best foundations out there, if you are looking for coverage and oil control. The…
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My last bout with Marula Oil didn’t go so well, so I was very interested to try the 100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil from The Ordinary ($9.90). My skin type Oily What it’s supposed to do Moisturize Ingredients Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil. How I use it Skin I use this oil primarily on my skin as a moisturizer. This is…
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I honestly can’t believe how much The Ordinary Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10% surprised me. I turned my nose up at it the entire time I had it and it wasn’t until I eyed the before and after photos did I come to appreciate it. Photo taken 8/14/17 (concealer on and under the eyes) Photo taken 9/6/2017 My skin type Oily,…
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I have had the Bravura Lactic Acid 10% for so long. I would use it intermittently because I just couldn’t get excited about it. I used it about five times before I totally started ignoring it. In the end, I found a magnificent use for it! My skin type Oily, acne scars on cheeks and a bit on the chin.…
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Many of you have tried at least one product from The Ordinary; they are cheap, basic products that haven’t generally sparked much joy for me. They are special, though, because the whole point of the line was to show that active ingredients don’t have to be so expensive and inaccessible by the average person. The problem is, they’re pretty boring.…
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I have had The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner 7% in my skin care rotation for some time now and it’s time for a review. My skin type Oily, major hyperpigmentation from acne on my cheeks and chin. What it’s supposed to do Glycolic Acid is an exfoliant. It’s supposed to improve the texture of the skin. I have some tiny…
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The Alpha Lipoic Acid from The Ordinary has got to be the “strongest” at-home acid I have ever used. And to think, I turned my nose up at 5% but it turns out that it’s actually an “exceptionally high” concentration of the acid. My skin type Oily; acne scarring on chin and cheeks. I also have enlarged, damaged pores on…
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I became curious about squalane when I saw Biossance (100 ml/3.38 fl. oz.) selling theirs for $58.00 (works out to $17.16/fl. oz.) and thought what’s up with squalane?! I looked around and also saw the one from Peter Thomas Roth (30 ml/1 fl. oz.)for $38.00 and Indie Lee (30 ml/1 fl. oz.) retailing for $32.00. I certainly noticed that The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane…
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I got my order from The Ordinary way sooner than I thought I would, which made me very happy. I posted about new items from the Ordinary a little while ago, and when some of them came in stock, I picked them up immediately. I settled on the Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%, 100% Plant-Derived Squalane, Advanced Retinoid 2%, and the…
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