The Ultimate Guide: How To Choose The Ordinary's Product for Your Skin Concern

Cherie users shared their thoughts on the best The Ordinary product.
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Jun. 10, 2020
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Cherie is an online community of beauty lovers sharing their stories, whether that's their favorite products, makeup tutorials, or skincare routines. Download the app today to be a part of #BeautyWithoutBarriers and show the world what beauty means to you! No matter if you are a beginner looking for the best off-the-shelf solution for your skin, or you're adept in mixing a range of different active ingredients, just like cooking without a recipe, The Ordinary, has something for everyone! Though the story behind this legendary brand is a bit complex, we can't deny that TO expertly led the charge in bringing pure ingredients with a 'unbelievably' low price to the market, as well as empowering skincare-addicts like us to be their own chemists. Where there are beauty lovers there are conversations around the industry, and The Ordinary is bound to come up at some point. That discussion is happening right now on Cherie. Our diverse community has been sharing their honest thoughts on TO's little miracles in bottles! If you've got some skin care concerns on your mind and you're looking for a solution you're in luck, we've rounded up a handful of genuine reviews from Cherie's user. Keep reading and see if TO can solve your skincare woes! If you have acne prone skin, try Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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If you have redness, try Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
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If you have dark circle, try Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
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If you have dryness and dehydration, try Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
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If you have fine lines, try Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
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If you have dark spots, try Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
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I'm sure like most of you, there are very few products that make a real difference for me overnight, and have earned high status in my skincare repertoire as repurchases and "holy grail" items. This Vitamin C, has. ๐Ÿค Literally overnight I see a significant reduction in dark spots. After 5 days, my skin is smoother, more even, and has a glow. ๐Ÿค Some important things to know about this product: ๏ฟผIt's quite strong. Like all products please patch test on yourself and start out slow. I love mixing this with my collagen serum to dilute it a bit. If you are new to acids, I would not use this on night when you are using a strong acid exfoliator if your skin is not used to strong products. If you're an avid acid user, I still would not double up this with an acid more than 1x/week. ๏ฟผIt will sting if you have any breakouts or open wounds. Sometimes this even stings a bit when I use it after an exfoliating mask. Again, start slow. This is not a daytime Vitamin C. The texture is oily and a bit gritty. I don't mind this at all at night but don't recommend this during the day. How I apply: Cleanseโžก๏ธtoner or essenceโžก๏ธVit C + collagen serumโžก๏ธ[wait 5+ minutes to let it absorb bc like I said it's a bit oily]night cream or oil. I've been using this in my routine for years now and I highly, highly recommend. For me, it's perfect to use every few weeks or so, whenever I've had some breakouts or spots that need fading, or before a big event to really improve my skin's tone. The best part, it's so affordable and lasts so long.
If you have uneven skin tone, try Glycolic acid 7% toning solution
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