Definitive Review Beauty

The Ordinary: Skincare Decoded

Can $7 serums really compete with $150 luxury creams? We had a dermatologist review the clinical efficacy of The Ordinary's top sellers.

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Sarah Lee
Senior Analyst
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9.3
Overall Score
★★★★★
Excellent
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The Ordinary Analysis

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The Strengths

  • Extremely affordable
  • Transparent ingredient lists
  • Effective formulations

The Drawbacks

  • Can be confusing for skincare beginners to mix properly

Overview

Can $7 serums really compete with $150 luxury creams? We had a dermatologist review the clinical efficacy of The Ordinary's top sellers.

Our Testing Process

Our editorial team spent extensive time researching and testing this brand across multiple product lines and use cases.

Pros

  • Extremely affordable
  • Transparent ingredient lists
  • Effective formulations

Cons

  • Can be confusing for skincare beginners to mix properly

Final Verdict

Clinically proven ingredients at unbeatable prices.

The Expert Verdict

Clinically proven ingredients at unbeatable prices.

9.3
Market Index Score
Verified Performance Rating