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 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.
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.
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".
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! 🙌
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.
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.
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 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 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!
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 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!
I keep my routine super simple these days. My cleanser is the Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser, my moisturizer is the Ordinary moisturizing factors + beta glucan and I use the caffeine + egcg during the day. At night I use the Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and all other nights I use the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream. No toners, no other serums, I’m 46 and I get told I look younger than 35 all the time. Obviously, your mileage may vary. I work from home, so I only see sunlight in the evening when I go jogging or walking. Obviously diet is super healthy. Lots of eggs, high protein, working out 4x/week, almost no sugar or carbs. It’s all a vicious circle otherwise.
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.
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).
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.
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 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
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 😂
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 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 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 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?!)
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!!
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
@@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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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'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!
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.
adding to the niacinamide comment, I adore the small Pycnogenol serum from The Ordinary It hydrates and makes your skin produce more collagen and hyaluronic acid. It's especially good for dry skin. I just use 3 drops for my entire face and 3 drops for my neck and decollete and the backs of my hands. I always bring products down to the backs of my hands.
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.
I also didn't get on with the ordinary moisturizers. I went on Accutane recently and was advised to use cerave which I've loved! I want to transfer to the cruelty free dupe though (ceramedex) but haven't heard much about it.
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.
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!
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.
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 😬
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.
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
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 not sure you would approve, but as a cheap moisturizer I love to use aloe vera gel (Holika Holika at the moment) + a few drops of oil. Can even be The Ordinary, as they have rosehip or borage which I love (I usually buy different brands though).
I used their products for several months and they have saved my skin! I used to get awful breakouts around my chin every month and now I’m getting less of them. I also use the KosRx snail mucin power essence and that has also helped in clearing up my face. My back however is a another story. I think it could be from my shampoo (it’s scented and has coconut oil in it) so I’m switching out to another formula soon.
Lipikar Baume! More initial outlay, but you get 200mL of product. Reddit says it has 4% niacinamide too. Cerave SA Smoothing Cream is another nice one, but it's sold in Europe and Australia only.
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 TH-cam 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.
I swear by the Ordinary Alpha Arbutin with HA, Niacinamide 10% with zinc and the buffet serum. I use them morning and night. I don't like their moisturisers either or cleansers. Instead I use La Roche Possay effaclar H moisturiser. Total game changer as it really hydrates but is made for acne prone skin. I also use their cleansing gentle milky face wash, it's so soothing and doesn't strip your skin of oils.
One moisturizer I really enjoy which could be too heavy and boring for some people (but I have dry skin) is the Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Repair Cream with Triple Oat Complex, Ceramide & Rich Emollients.
Dual action moisturiser by clean and clear is my favourite moisturiser, I have acne rosacea and this moisturiser suits me perfect, my friend loves it too, she has lovely skin but gets the odd pimple and around her period gets a few and that moisturiser stops that for her, its cheap and affordable, buy mine in Tesco most of the time they'll have it reduced!
You're so smart! 5% Niacinamide really is better than 10%! I've been watching TH-cam dermatologists, a medical esthetician and you of course and I think someone else. I've learned so so much about skin care and skin care products. I love your videos!
Can I point out that even though James doesn’t like the moisturizer+HA- I use it around my eyes when the skin is extra dry and itchy and burns with other products, because it hydrates and brings it back to normal without making it burn like some other things do
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.
The original co-founder is still the ceo so one of them experiences the success.
@@charisma-hornum-fries didn’t they just sell it?
@@melindamey5231 the original owner died
@@charisma-hornum-fries the original owner killed hikself
@@dee.2848 his boyfriend claimed he fell on accident while drunk.
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 😊
Vanicream daily facial moisturizer. It is affordable, good for sensitive skin. Has ceramides. I like it better than cerave.
Same here!! It literally “cured” the dry skin on my nose and fore head and the redness on my cheeks!
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
What product did use for the dry skin on your nose?
Can you do ‘The Inkey List Only Skincare Routine’ next?! I like their peptide moisturizer. It’s decent for the price.
I was going to mention this one too!!
Yes!
Agreed
I love the inky list peptide moisturizer
80% of my skin care is inky list ❤
This is the content that people who want to dive in to the ordinary line want. Thanks, James!
Yes! I’ve been wanting to try The Ordinary for quite some time now but have no idea what to get, how & when to use it and all that fun stuff lol
I just got my first package ever from the ordinary. I don't even know where to start lol.
@@carlosmunoz7829 how has it been for you?
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.
Haha, my entire line up of products aswell! I like how you think 😂
Dear my I used ordinory nicinamide at morning or not
And may I use toner at morning?
Hello
Hi, could you give me a routine of when you use this
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.
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.
@@SamIAm10262 go check on Cassandra Bankson channel. She has a pretty much videos about the ordinary.
@@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".
You're the only skincare guru I genuinely follow. I really like how you're very ingredient oriented rather than how flashy a product is
Ditto!!
him and hyram are the best so far!
@@leilakarimi5160 Check out Lab Muffin Beauty Science and Liah Yoo as well.
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! 🙌
Cassandra Banks has alot of good vids on this topic, what to mix and what to not mix together 😊
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
That toner is too strong for my face, but I love it for my body!❤️
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.
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.
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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.
So helpful thank you
Thanks for the heads up! 😊
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!!
I am so convinced that there are bots that just go around disliking videos 😤
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 😅
The dislikes might also be by people who hate Ordinary as a brand 😂
You have the most complicated relationship with the Ordinary, James. Most intriguing. 😭
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
If you haven’t tried Cerave, they have some really affordable products!
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 think the ordinary is a good starting ground when you first get into skincare - but there are just so many other great options to explore. 🤗
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.
@@abidanger843 what is that product
@@education3594 I was saying in general lol. I buy way too many skincare to pinpoint one product.
@@abidanger843 okay
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 want James to sing me a lullaby when I’m sick. The voice 🌈
Would be cool to see you do this as a series with other brands. I can easily see you do this with Glow Recipe and Cosrx for sure!
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!
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 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!
Daer with ordinory moisturizer which serum work very well at morning for oily skin
Yes! The Ordinary should absolutely make a marine hyaluronics toner! Not that I need another toner, but I definitely would want that one. 😂😅😋
I keep my routine super simple these days. My cleanser is the Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser, my moisturizer is the Ordinary moisturizing factors + beta glucan and I use the caffeine + egcg during the day. At night I use the Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and all other nights I use the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream. No toners, no other serums, I’m 46 and I get told I look younger than 35 all the time. Obviously, your mileage may vary. I work from home, so I only see sunlight in the evening when I go jogging or walking. Obviously diet is super healthy. Lots of eggs, high protein, working out 4x/week, almost no sugar or carbs. It’s all a vicious circle otherwise.
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.
The buffet is so good!
sadly, the sqalane cleanser consists micro plastic last time I checked
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).
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.
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!
From where you buy odinary products?
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
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 😂
I can't unsee it now😂
Haha!! Oh god neither can I 🤣🤣🤣
Oh my gosh 😂
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One of my faves is The Buffet with Copper Peptides. Great option for my mid-40s anti-aging approach 💫
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 😊
Most important thing you point out to begin with is "perfection doesn't exist" !! Thank you for this message 😘 you re awesome btw
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 a fan of the cerave moisturizing cream for super dry skin (very affordable considering how huuuge a tub you can get)
I use the CeraVe in the winter and I love it. Like you say mahooosive tub at an affordable price.
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 love the natural hydrating factors plus HA moisturizer, I can literally feel the hydration when I apply it
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?!)
That warm fuzzy feeling I get when I'm wide awake when James posts and it's not 3am! 😍
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!!
There's an exact dupe for The Ordinary you can purchase in Spain. It's called Beauty Drops and their Niacinamide serum is not sticky at all.
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
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!
I've been thinking about this a lot recently too. Also as someone a little older neck, elbows and knees all need some loving these days 😅
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.
I’ve noticed that about the niacinamide too-Usually if I have acne or broke skin if any kind.
i like the vanicream daily facial moisturizer
I LOVE the niacinamide serum! I also use on wet skin and found that 3-4 drops is perfect, especially for under makeup
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 it too. I never feel tackiness
Wow whenever I use it, it feels super tacky!
Using it on damp face is the key and not using too much of it
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.
Can you do an updated sunscreen options.
I’d like to hear your thoughts on Supergoop! Unseen, and glow screen.
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
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.
Me too
I'm so obsessed with Korean skin care
what korean brands do you recommend?
The Superhydrate moisturizer from ELF. A jelly like formula with squalane, feels like your skin just drinks it up.
I’ve been looking to buy that one, or well a few products from the e.l.f holy hydration line. Are they any good?
Is it sticky at all?
Thank God! You still recommending The Ordinary. The only thing that I can afford with my pocket 😊
Same
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Saaaame!!
The inkey list and a lot of korean skincare brands have a similar price point
@@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.
Boots Q10 night cream is £4 and it is absolutely fantastic for dry skin! I wear it in the daytime under my spf when I’m feeling really dry 💕
I love the brand and I love the fact that I get to learn about each ingredient. It's fun and satisfying at the same time.
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).
Thanks so much for this. I just recently purchased from the ordinary and these are mostly the products i have. So far loving them xo
I *love* The Double Cleanse podcast as well! It keeps me going on my long nights at work! 💜💜
Hello from the D/FW, Tx!👋🏽 Am I the only one who gets excited whenever James uploads a new video?!🤣🙌🏽🥳
I love how you explain everything. Thank you for your knowledge of skincare and sharing it with us. 😍
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.
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.
No James, perfections DOES exist, and your skin is the living proof 🤩
This is a great video for those confused about how to start using the Ordinary. Good job James!!!! 💜
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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.
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
@@youcantstopmelovinmyself1077 i would say around 3 to 6 months, using it every night. In my case I used a whole pipette for each arm
@@Fefe92fefE okay thank you 💜
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!
My favourite moisturiser is the Cerave, it doesn't leave me feeling too heavily moisturised and oily but also doesn't leave me feeling matte
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.
Also use the azelaic acid as a spot treatment. It pills up. I don't want that on my face *but* it's cheap.
adding to the niacinamide comment, I adore the small Pycnogenol serum from The Ordinary It hydrates and makes your skin produce more collagen and hyaluronic acid. It's especially good for dry skin. I just use 3 drops for my entire face and 3 drops for my neck and decollete and the backs of my hands. I always bring products down to the backs of my hands.
I love the COSRX snail 92 all in one cream!
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.
Elf and No 7 have some great skincare products. I swear by them. Actually AOA from Shop Miss A also has some new skincare that is great
I love elf's aha. It's helped my skin so much
I also didn't get on with the ordinary moisturizers. I went on Accutane recently and was advised to use cerave which I've loved! I want to transfer to the cruelty free dupe though (ceramedex) but haven't heard much about it.
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.
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've been loving the Versed Dew Point Gel Cream!! Just enough hydration and moisture for my oily skin and leaves a nice dewy glow
I love the Body Shop aloe vera moisturizer, affordable and very gentle
Elf super hydrate squalane moisturiser is super good and affordable
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.
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 😬
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.
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
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!
HEY! We are NOT ancient! K!
Beauty bay rich moisturizer, Elf holy hydration (!), and good molecules priming moisturizer! In order from most glowy/dewy to most matte
I like using the "buffet" peptide serum from them and the hair peptide serum as well. I like the volition celery cream as a moisturizer for my face
I'm not sure you would approve, but as a cheap moisturizer I love to use aloe vera gel (Holika Holika at the moment) + a few drops of oil. Can even be The Ordinary, as they have rosehip or borage which I love (I usually buy different brands though).
I like the Elf Holy Hydration moisturizer ( light, no smell and sinks in). and the squalene moisturizer ( gel like but hydrating and light).
The absolute best is Buffet with copper. Love it..
Favourite moisturiser is Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Repair
Can you do the ‘cosrx only skincare AM and PM routine’ next ?! I’m not sure how to layer their overnight mask moisturizer.
I used their products for several months and they have saved my skin! I used to get awful breakouts around my chin every month and now I’m getting less of them. I also use the KosRx snail mucin power essence and that has also helped in clearing up my face. My back however is a another story. I think it could be from my shampoo (it’s scented and has coconut oil in it) so I’m switching out to another formula soon.
Lipikar Baume! More initial outlay, but you get 200mL of product. Reddit says it has 4% niacinamide too.
Cerave SA Smoothing Cream is another nice one, but it's sold in Europe and Australia only.
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 TH-cam 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.
I swear by the Ordinary Alpha Arbutin with HA, Niacinamide 10% with zinc and the buffet serum. I use them morning and night. I don't like their moisturisers either or cleansers. Instead I use La Roche Possay effaclar H moisturiser. Total game changer as it really hydrates but is made for acne prone skin. I also use their cleansing gentle milky face wash, it's so soothing and doesn't strip your skin of oils.
One moisturizer I really enjoy which could be too heavy and boring for some people (but I have dry skin) is the Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Repair Cream with Triple Oat Complex, Ceramide & Rich Emollients.
Dual action moisturiser by clean and clear is my favourite moisturiser, I have acne rosacea and this moisturiser suits me perfect, my friend loves it too, she has lovely skin but gets the odd pimple and around her period gets a few and that moisturiser stops that for her, its cheap and affordable, buy mine in Tesco most of the time they'll have it reduced!
You're so smart! 5% Niacinamide really is better than 10%! I've been watching TH-cam dermatologists, a medical esthetician and you of course and I think someone else. I've learned so so much about skin care and skin care products. I love your videos!
Can I point out that even though James doesn’t like the moisturizer+HA- I use it around my eyes when the skin is extra dry and itchy and burns with other products, because it hydrates and brings it back to normal without making it burn like some other things do