THE ORDINARY FAILS - 10 Products I wont Recommend

cant wait to start using these serums

I don’t use it anymore (graduated onto the DDG Alpha beta extra strength pads, which are ace) but I did use the TO red peeling solution (AHA/BHA) for years….I commented on another post just, saying that I have really tough skin and this is a great example…I fell asleep in the peel probably weekly for hours at a time (I have EDS amongst other things and take a lot of meds that cause extreme fatigue, so didn’t mean to). Luckily, I had absolutely no ill effects whatsoever!! No redness even. Im surprised I didn’t burn my skin off 😮….please don’t try this at home! I have very weird tough skin.

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Nicinamaid 10%+ zinc burns my face but it was great for butt skin!😉

I'm new to this channel and now a subbie. I totally agree with everything you said. Spot on!

Oh man I've been using the retinol 1% in squalance and my super dry skin loves it. I use it before bed and wake up and my skin feels so great. 😅 I did have quite a bit of irritation at first though.

I love the Azaleic 10%. It works great for me.

I still can't find clear advice on which is stronger - 5% granactive retinoid or 1% retinol :(

i like the peeling solution, i use it about once a week. not sure why it’s called a peeling solution though? I avoid my eye area and use hydrogel eye patches under my eyes a few times a week. xxxx

I think the Azaleic Acid formulation is a dream. It leaves my face satiny soft like no other product. I also like the 10% Glycolic toner, especially for the size of the bottle and strength.

I agree with what you said about all the Ordinary products. I have used almost every single one of them. With the red peeling solution I think it only really benefited me when I was not regular in my skincare and would have a significant build up of dead skin. It helped me reset which is why I'm not against it as a product. Currently I am very diligent at both my morning and evening routine and could never use anything as strong. I use both Azelaic Acid 20% and Tretinoin 0.1% meaning I do not even use any further exfoliatiants because I literally don't need them and anything else added would just create overexfoliation and damage my skin. The ironi is that people who would benefit from the peeling solution don't have the experience to use it safetly. And the people like myself who do, don't need it because of the routines we already have in place.

I agree on the glycolic acid. I have it in my phone's calendar for every Saturday, that's all I can handle. I quit their retinol/retinoids for tretinoin, still use the Ascorbic Acid with Alpha Arbutin for dermarolling but may be phasing it out, I am hooked on the niacinamide serum and I don't know why I can't get away from it, it doesn't foam up on me or cause any irritation. I have the hyaluronic acid at this time but I'm not replacing it because I have the Q+A marine hyaluronate toner, and I love the peeling solution. I have skin that can handle it every now and then.

I have to disagree, I love the retinol 1% in squalene. Totally has changed my skin for the better. I like the oily feel as it’s only used at night and I wake up smelling of bagels.

I switched from the ordinary to Revox and get better results to be honest. Revox is all around 5,95 for the exact same products.

I’m based in Asia. Ordinary is so much more expensive than Korean and Japanese skincare!

Rob, love your videos, thanks for the all the skincare advice.

Whoa !! Was I the only person completely thrown when Rob says...saving your hard earned...MONEY??? Where was my favorite saving your hard earned coin. Lol Love you Rob and all your help!!

gasps, dermarolling with the peeling solution. oh no no no. still going to try it though kekeke. gotta find the right chem exfoliant still. ty for your content

I love Buffet with Copper on my rosacea prone skin.

The retinol was so oily and irritating

The Glycolic toner is still good value for me (although I am fuming at the gaslighting price increase). I use it instead of the Alpha H Liquid Gold, which completely cured my adult acne more than a decade ago. I only apply it on my face two nights a week as well as on my body. I am smoother than a dolphin thanks to it. It also performs amazingly well as a deodorant. I also use the peel but I follow the instructions scrupulously and I have never had a problem, (I do shake it before application).
Thank you Rob 💙🙏🏻🕊🌞.
Could you please do a comparison of TO Glucoside foaming cleanser and Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleanser? 🙏🏻😘

That’s too bad about the squaline being greasy. I’ve had some nice squaline products.

I love the glycolic & gave some to my 26 yr old son recently. Haven't tried the lactic though

Their retinols in grease worked for me, but too insufferable to handle.

Is it ok to use glycolic acid daily if you do not have any reactions or skin sensitivity to it?

totally get what you said about the peeling solution, however I do use it and once every 2 weeks 10 min or less and a very thin layer on super dry skin.... I do think after I finished this bottle will move to lactic acid 10% once a week

I have only used one of these, the Niacinamide 10%, that’s when I had a simple routine but now I use Skin 1004 brightening ampoule with a more reasonable amount of 4% niacinamide….and whatever maybe in my other products……🧐

I love a glycolic toner on my feet . Lol.

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I don’t mind the azeliac acid - I go back and forth between it and APAD. (The other options are a little bit more difficult over here in the States).

I feel like half of this list is just "my skin just isn't resilient to tolerate it" hahah... I use the glycolic acid almost every day in my tretinoin routine (sometimes I forget) and it's given me great results. Mandelic/lactic acid doesn't do anything for me, it's just not strong enough, plus - the dropper bottle format is expensive and a pain to manage.

I'm new to the ordinary, so I have a few questions I hope someone can answer. I have brought and opened the glycolic acid, so there is no chance to exchange. You mentioned and others have commented using it on the scalp if you have thining hair, yep that's me, so how do you use it? How do you use it on the body, is it after showering while the skin is damp? TIA I love your enthusiasm and the way you give alternatives. You are my go-to skincare guru now.

I agree with most your opinions, but I LOVE the peeling solution. I use it a couple of times per month on body and face. But, I've been using acids for 5+ years so I'm a pretty experienced acid user and have really resilient skin. Also, I never follow it up with any potent actives. But I agree, you need to be a more experienced user to actually use it in a way that's beneficial for your skin and doesn't harm you

I use the 30% bha/aha once a month only. I do follow the instructions. Just like it to take all the dead skin cells off. Not sure how or why people use it more often though. Need to be sensible.

I really like the Glycolic acid for my body, use it all over after I have showered - it really hydrates and exfoliates my dry skin. I also like the red peel for my feet. 😀

And yeah. From niacinamide. I sesly felt NOTHING. No irtitation,. No burn no nothing. Loved it.

I use 23% vit c. No tingling nothing. Tho i have been using 20% timeless for a year. May be thats why i dont feel a thing from the TO ones. Haha

i use glycolic acid 7% toning solution on my body and i love it, can use it on face as well, twice a day actually with no issues and my skin type is combination/sensitive.. i think that because of different things ive used over the years as in chemicals peels, lasers, etc 7% of glycolic daily is not that big of a deal lol but for those who are not as masochistic with their skin as me should probably avoid it using daily PS the ordinary peeling solution - i dont understand why its considered too potent.. i did everything according to instructions many maaaaaaaaaany times and i see no results

That strong peel is kind of scary.

I don’t use any product with Niacinamide, then for me the powder ir a few drops in my moisturizer makes sense. Since i am very sensotive to niacinamide, i want to control how much i use. The glycolic toner i use in my body one every 10 days aprox. The cheapest controlled option for the body. And the 30% peeling solution is sent from heaven. Affordable peeling by a profesional doesn’t compare with the price of the product, it makes no sense that responsable people lack this types of products because negligent ones exist. Directions are there for a reason. It is not dangerous. This negligent people also drive cars and use knifes to cook 🤷🏼‍♀️ as far as i know one day they will be drinking from the bottle of the LAcid.

There is a niche use for the10% Niacin serum. In case anyone else has extremely oily eyelids try just a little on the lid - I got this tip from You Tube, I forget whose channel. Due to an eye condition, by mid-morning the oil from my lids used to run into my eyes and sting…it has never happened since I started putting the niacin on my lids, they stay matte all day. I have been doing this for 5 years - that’s a lot of pain that tip saved me!

I’m in Canada, managed to get my hands on the peeling solution and I LOVE it. I’m also one who has trouble taking extra care of themselves and I use it once maybe twice a month and just as directed.

I bought the Ordinary vitamin C 8% plus 2% alpha arbutin... but it's so oily 😱!!

I hope you had an amazing vacay, hon! I missed you, but I'm so glad you got some time to let loose a little. ( a little, cause I know you were out with family. Going out with friends can be different...I was only afraid of being arrested that one time with my bestie. ) much love to you! ❤🥰

Happy Monday. Your recommendation of lactic acid over glycolic is the reason I started watching your channel. Gentle is the way to go.

Hi Rob, I recognise your face! Did you used to be on qvcuk?

We are in alignment, no lies were told!

Interesting that NOBODY talks about the red peel mask anymore. Cassandra must’ve done 10 million vids on how she luved it to pieces & now nothing from her either. What do you bet, eventually EL is gonna get rid of the DIY Vit. C & Nia stuff? EL seems as far away from anything DIY as you can get! 😀😉