The Ordinary cosmetics: advantages, disadvantages and description

The Ordinary cosmetics have recently become known to the Russian user, but have already gained deserved popularity. The company's success lies in the clever combination of low cost and simple yet effective components. In the article, we will take a closer look at the advantages, disadvantages and descriptions of The Ordinary cosmetics.

The Ordinary cosmetics are popular all over the world. It belongs to the cosmetic concern Deciem, based in Canada. The company independently develops and researches in the field of cosmetology, on the basis of which it manufactures its products. The Ordinary cosmetics are not tested on animals and do not contain harmful substances such as parabens, sulfates, formaldehydes and fragrances. Besides quality products, the brand is also known for its low price, which turned out to be the main factor in its rapid popularity. However, the use of budget ingredients makes cosmetics not as effective as the more expensive brand of the concern - Nord.

The Ordinary gained its popularity in 2017. The main feature of the brand was the use of simple and discreet packaging, as well as a combination of simple but effective components. The low cost is due to the lack of marketing costs, as well as expensive and not always effective ingredients. The assortment of the brand is quite extensive: there are oils, serums, and acids. The products are ideally combined with each other and can even be mixed with each other, creating an individual composition suitable for a specific type and condition of the skin.

The Ordinary brand has enough advantages, namely:

• packaging for cosmetics, despite all its simplicity, is very stylish and convenient;
• the product is consumed sparingly, so a small jar is enough for a long time;
• there are no harmful components in the composition, and all those present are effective;
• the price of the funds presented varies from 450 to 1000 rubles, which makes the brand quite budgetary;
• as a rule, the substances do not cause irritation, although a reaction can still occur on sensitive skin.

However, The Ordinary also has disadvantages such as:

• the effect appears rather late, that is, sometimes even in the third or fourth week it may not appear;
• products are not universal, which means different results on different skin types;
• in addition, ordering cosmetics to Russia is not so easy - you will first need to find additional information about the selected products, since the names do not always reflect the essence, and then, in most cases, pay for the delivery.

The composition of The Ordinary cosmetics is varied, but this is its specificity. The assortment includes several products with vitamin C, several retinoids, direct-acting acids, antioxidants, oils and other effective substances... Retinoids include Vitamin A present in serums, Granactive Retinoid in Squalane, and Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion. Vitamin C, also known to everyone as ascorbic acid, and its derivatives are used in 8 types of cosmetics, for example, AK suspension based on silicone.

Exfoliating acids AHA and BHA, alpha lipoic acid and azelaic acid have a direct effect. They are found in several serums, toners, and other products. Antioxidants are also found in several of the brand's products. To moisturize the skin, the products contain amino acids, hyaluronic acid, substances of marine origin, as well as natural components similar to those present in the stratum corneum. Of the oils, The Ordinary uses sea buckthorn, chia seeds, rose hips, squalane and others. There are also peptides and other molecules in some products.

Enough has been said about The Ordinary's face products, but it is better to consider the specifics of cosmetics using the example of its most popular representatives.

• Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2% - it is a combination of lactic acid, which is essential for delicate exfoliation of the skin, and hyaluronic acid, which is indispensable for moisturizing the epidermis.

• Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Is an exfoliating toner containing 7% glycolic acid, aloe vera and ginseng. This tool not only smoothes the skin relief, but also successfully copes with fine wrinkles.

• Salicylic Acid 2% Solution - it is salicylic acid, most often used in the care of oily and problem skin. A feature of the substance is the ability to enter deep into the pores, corrode sebum and even reduce its production.

• Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% or azelaic acid prevents the development of inflammatory processes, smoothes the skin surface and improves the tone of the face, eliminating post-acne and other pigmentation disorders.

• Peeling AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution made from a mixture of AHA acids and salicylic acid. Using it weekly can reduce inflammation and achieve a smoother, more radiant complexion.

• Retinol 2% in Squalane, that is, retinol, is an indispensable component in anti-aging cosmetics. The 2% concentration is the lowest and allows you to gradually "accustom" the skin to the aggressive component.

• Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% possesses antioxidant properties, therefore it quickly heals tired and faded skin.

• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Is a water-soluble vitamin B3 required by oily and problem skin. It not only reduces sebum production, but also dries out inflammation.

• Matrixyl 10% + HA is the most effective peptide, the use of which activates the production of collagen, which means that the skin becomes more elastic and wrinkles are smoothed out.

• Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%, that is, alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant, like vitamin C. Its use gives the skin a healthy glow, restores its natural tone and tones.

• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - the famous hyaluronic acid is used to moisturize the skin. At The Ordinary, it is used in the form of sodium hyaluronate serum.

• 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil - Rosehip oil, saturated with fatty acids and provitamin A, transforms dry or dehydrated skin.

The use of The Ordinary products is not particularly difficult, since all the necessary information is indicated in the instructions, moreover, all copies are combined with each other. Therefore, the options for drawing up care systems are very diverse.

• It makes sense to apply once a week to renew the skin peeling AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, and the rest of the time, in addition to the basic care, apply 4 drops of Buffet serum and 2% hyaluronic acid + vitamin B5 to the face. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is perfect as a moisturizer.
• You can take care of the skin undergoing age-related changes using Serum Buffet, used both in the morning and for night care. In addition, in the morning, hyaluronic acid 2% + B5 is used, and in the evening, hyaluronic acid 5% in Squalane, as well as organic rosehip oil.
• Skin, whose pores are often clogged, will need Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. In the evening, you will definitely have to use vegetable squalane.

It is worth mentioning that The Ordinary does not recommend using more than three serums at a time, and oil-based products should always be applied before products created on oil or silicone. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is contraindicated in combination with ascorbic and ethyl-ascorbic acids. Peptides cannot be combined with direct acting acids, as well as ascorbic. AHA is best used in the evening.

Reviews of cosmetologists and ordinary users on The Ordinary cosmetics are diverse. For example, the acclaimed face cream The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA seemed completely ordinary to some customers. In the cold season, the product provides the promised hydration only in combination with serums and moisturizing masks.

The manufacturer declares that the cream is suitable for any age and any type of skin, but in fact it will demonstrate the greatest effect only with normal skin. Its consistency is light and pleasant, and the smell is practically absent. It goes well with various serums and is also an excellent make-up base.

In contrast, The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is receiving rave reviews. It is quite simple to distribute it over a dry face for ten minutes, then rinse it off, this procedure should be repeated a couple of times a week. Judging by the reviews, after such care, the skin looks radiant and refreshed, and the amount of sebum secreted is reduced.

The Ordinary "Buffet" + Copper Peptides 1% face serum, which is the most expensive representative of the brand, also collects negative reviews. One customer noted that after application, the skin begins to irritate and suffer from itching, redness intensifies, and the promised hydration does not occur. The next day, the face continues to look dull and somehow tired. It can be concluded that the result of using the products

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