Ordinary Skin Care: 3 Week Group Test Video - THIS IS REAL LIFE

[@Lbairdify]

Wrote that before the end!!! I just don’t think 3 weeks is enough time?!? Idk?!?! I just don’t think a lifetime of damage can be fixed in 3 weeks, but again.... I don’t know!!!!! I’m not giving up going to continue.... it can hurt.. can it?!!!! As you might have noticed haven’t tried everything else yet!! But continue with the search!! Counting on you!!! Love you

[@LaraCroft]

even prescription vitamin a takes a year for results, ive been using buffet for a good year and i think it works, takes time, but the cost is so good, its not hard keeping some faves from the ordinary line.

[@watchgirl772]

I've been using ordinary products for a month now? ish?? I started out with .2% retinol, then I switched to 1%. That was the game changer for me. I use it every night with the 100% cold press rose hip seed oil. With retinol, even the prescription tretinoin, it can take some time for the effects to truly show. Keep at it with the ordinary! Perhaps switch up to the retinol in squalene 1% :) Thank you so much for putting these videos out! I love watching them! 💕😊 Edit to add: I looked up the ROC and it actually has 1% retinol!! Ha! That's amazing!! NO wonder why you love the Rock.. eh hem.. I mean the ROC 🤣

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

J Patrick - So sorry I’m so completely behind on my responses. To be honest...I’ve been playing Animal Crossing on the Switch and I am seriously losing track of time and days :) So happy Ordinary is working for you...I love it. As you know...I did end up trying it for a total of 6 weeks. And while I saw some significant changes after the first 2 weeks...it was like everything came to a stand still during the last 4 weeks. It was like Ordinary said, “We give up...we’ve done all we can do” :) But again...so glad it is working for you...keep it up and keep me posted. I will for sure be trying out more RoC products soon, so keep an eye out for that :)

[@watchgirl772]

@@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri we were thinking about buying the switch! I work in healthcare, outpatient imaging, I lost a day of work due to the pandemic..and with stay at home order in place, I feel like I'm going to lose it! 🤪 how are you holding up through all this? Be safe! Jami

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

J Patrick - OMG...please tell me you got the Switch! If you get Animal Crossing, we can totally be friends and visit each other’s islands! I’m addicted...hence why I’m super behind on my reply’s...however...I’m my defense, I don’t think I was alerted to this one :)

[@Lbairdify]

Oh Sherry I can’t wait!!! I do leave it on 15 sometimes 20 minutes!! Just cause I’m that girl!!! It haven’t seen it make any difference as far as leaving it on longer?!?!? (The vampire blood) Going to get the other products!! Like you really wanting the Niacinamide especially!!! I’m just wandering if it’s too many products?? Idk?!?! I just want the magic potion to fix my old wrinkled, large pore, sun damaged skin!!! Damn it...is that too much too ask😜

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

lori baird - You and me both! I’m not joking...seriously...why can’t there be just one thing? Do they really expect me to believe that we can clone a sheep but we can’t get one product to make our wrinkles go away...really!

[@michelehorne4054]

Yes I've been using this.. Not sure how it's working just yet.. Love your video. Keep on keeping on👣👣👣👣

[@Boxframe98]

As always I give you a BIG thumbs up! :-) Tight on money right now but enjoying whatching you......

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

m - And as always...I give you a BIG thank you! You’re the best. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. I really appreciate it.

[@LaraCroft]

my stable is matrixyl and buffet, apparently peptides and really good for your skin. i have to say your before and after pic really do look different, the lines around your mouth are atleast 50% softer if not more, your skin looks amazing.

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Lara Croft - Awww...thank you. Im glad you say you see a difference...even though you’re making me feel like a I’m a crazy person for not seeing a difference :)

[@amlynn7648]

Lol, you are such a pleasure to watch! Love your personality, you make me laugh!♡

[@angtiegs2194]

I exactly understand the "I DON"T KNOW WHAT to DO?" frustration!!! I didn't do this with y'all as I was in the middle of my own lil 8 week test on Frownies (not sure if you've heard of them or not, am curious of your thoughts) and now am like, do I have to do this everyday for 6 months....Probably, I guess!! I wish these companies would maybe be a little more honest and say 3 months or 6 months, not a few week!! Neutrogena, grrrr. Don't they don't they know how much we get our hopes up!!! I digress :-) As far as this ordinary challenge. I think it's a lot of products everyday to see that little of a difference, I didn't see much of one from your pics :-( sorry. I think you gave it more than a fair chance girl!!! Excited to see the next challenge!!

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Ang Tiegs - I haven’t heard of Frownies...how’s your test going? Are you seeing anything? And I know...I feel you and am shaking my head as I write you back...why is it so hard for these companies to just say what they mean. Even if they say...”Hey, it’s going to take you a lifetime before you see any results” that would be better than what they promising now. At least our hopes would be set real low, which would make us even that much more happy when we did see results in a couple of weeks.

[@angtiegs2194]

Happy Saturday! :-) I'm 43 and my biggest problem is the "11s", they're deep.. If the test helps the rest of my forehead great too! The test is going good I think, I did take a before pic, like your always do ;-) And after the 3rd or 4th week Ive seen improvement. (every night put them on and sleep with them til morning.) However now i am about to start week 11and hmm ????? Do I go to the once a week like the others after 3 months, oh wait lol I have 2 weeks to go til that. Maybe a miracle will happen. I think the problem to is without makeup is one thing, they look better.... when you put makeup on, creases etc... Sorry for the book, have a great weekend :-)

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Ang Tiegs - Dont even talk about the 11’s...you can wedge a dime in mine. Sadly...while I do see improvements in my forehead...my 11 still looks the same :( So glad you took before pics...comparing before a and afters is really the only way I can ever tell that something worked. Keep me posted...curious to know how your 11 is holding up :)

[@winendesertrose]

@@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri Im just checking in and ty for recommending Roc products. I decided to give retinol another try. A combo of the liquid serum and the cream helped soften mine after 2 years of slacking off on skin care. In one week. They were getting bad. Take that Neutragena(tho I still like you for basic moisturizing) and Jen G.

[@amandapicazo2]

I heard starting retinoids you can get zits in the beginning

[@christirowland858]

Hello Friend!! I've had all the products you're using. But...I don't use all them together like you did. I also use my "vampire blood" 3 times a week. I could tell a difference on you. You're for head wrinkles... Was 💯% improved. It was noticeable. On you "cat scratch" side....two of those were lighter. Your skin looks smoother as well. I will say this....we've spent a life time damaging our skin. Its gonna take longer (sometimes less/more) than 3-4 weeks for it to disappear... Or fade. For me...it works. I was using all this in October last year...so I've had a little more time. Don't put so much pressure on it working so quickly. I feel like it would be fun ( because it is affordable) to do it maybe for 6 months. We all test it...& do updates (like this video). 🤷 love you my friend💟💟

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Christi Rowland - Ok...ok...you made me feel a little better about it. I do agree...my forehead does look smoother, but not gonna lie (and I know I did put a lot of pressure on the products)...I was hoping to see more. I actually gave all my left overs to a gal and work...so I’m in to the next “miracle in a jar”. But I like your idea, so maybe in a while...we can revisit Ordinary again :)

[@user-cathysbd1]

i love the Argirelie. i use it each night, it tightens my skin, temporarily. i bought it ages ago and decided to start using it at last! I’m 60 this year eeeeek. xxxx

[@ladyyaya6782]

Your jawline looks a little bit firmer, forhead looks smoother too, over all your front face shot looks improved. I really like the products, unfortunately i didn't do a before and after however i dont feel so bad when i look into the scary magnefying mirror. I think the retinoid 5% is a game changer though. Im going to continue and see what happens.

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Lady YaYa - I love that your not a scared to look in the magnifying mirror anymore :) Take a before pic right now...Then at least you’ll have something to compare to once you finish using them. And then let me know the results.

[@ladyyaya6782]

@@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri Okay Lovies

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Lady YaYa - And dont forget to send me a link to your last video.

[@dorcasgilbert1575]

I think your before picture looked better. I’m glad you mentioned it. I haven’t ever used ordinary & I don’t think I will

[@dorcasgilbert1575]

But I do use matrixyal but not everyday & it’s not the ordinary

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Dorcas Gilbert - I know...it was kind of a bummer. Especially since I thought I saw great improvement the first time I tested it. I wish it worked better, cause it's just so darn affordable.

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Dorcas Gilbert - What's the brand? Maybe I'll give it a try.

[@dorcasgilbert1575]

Can you do the Clinique moisture surge. Eye & face cream. I have extremely dry skin & I’ve tried everything, believe me. I just bought it and it has made a big difference. Plus the moisturizing night mask. I am extremely surprised. My face looks so much plumper. Plus, I am 58 & I have seen a big change. I also have every expression line like you do

[@amandapicazo2]

You're so relatable. Love your reactions. But SUNSCREEN

[@paulawilson5472]

Yay! I’ve been wanting to try The Ordinary! Gotta watch your other video on it. Currently have a Neutrogena hydrogel face mask on...don’t think it’s doing much but it feels nice. Happy Saturday!!

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Paula Wilson - Well...I think you know how I feel about Neutrogena :) Did you get the PlayStation hooked up in your room yet?

[@teresatillery7501]

Okay, so I feel kind of bad about this, but I did try! Our Ulta doesn't carry 'The Ordinary' products and I went to Sephora and they offer them 'online only', so I didn't get them! Instead, I have been giving the 'Andalou' a go! I liked the night cream so well, that I went back (I found it discounted at Marshall's) and got the day cream! I've also been using a niacinamide eye gel underneath my eyes and on my 11's! I can't really tell if it is diminishing any fine lines or wrinkles, but my skin does feel softer and more hydrated! There are a couple of other beauty stores on the other side of town, so if I get over there and they have 'The Ordinary'', I may try the 'Buffet' and the Vampire blood!

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Teresa Tillery - Don’t feel bad...you gave it your best shot :) I’m glad you are liking the Andalou products. I do want to try out more of them...they carry a ton of different ones at the Grocery Outlet. I’ll start collecting them at little at a time every time I go grocery shopping and test out the full line once I have it all :)

[@carolm.4623]

Since your going to ulta anyways, pick up the buffet....its worth its weight in gold

[@carolm.4623]

Ok lol you got the buffet, I typed this while watching, just got to the part you got it. I use ordinary products and swear by them. I also use retin a, which I told you before. I am 57 and turn low to mid 40’s men’s heads. No lie. I do not look my age.

[@carolm.4623]

Go to the website, it tells you the order to put on the face. Also the part where it says before creams, that would be before the moisturizing creams....heavy creams. Retinoids are always last before the heavy cream.

[@carolm.4623]

Also, give it more than three weeks hon, It took about a year for me to see results from prescription retin a. I love ordinary but also have been using for a couple of years. It works, trust me. It takes time but it works.

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Carol Muehlbauer - I did end up getting the buffet...but only tested it out for about 2 weeks (during the 3 week test). And have now passed it along to a co-worker so that she can try it out.

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Carol Muehlbauer - I figured you were commenting while watching :) You’re to funny. And props to you...I wish I could turn any one’s head at this point :)

[@marolieperez6291]

Theres only been a difference when u used the red light therapy and now this ! Its the peptides, retinoids and peeling solution that helps. Use sunscreen

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Marolie Perez - Oh my gosh...I love that you love the red light therapy! I is one of my top things. I really saw the biggest difference with that. The Ordinary products, sadly...not so much.

[@isabellaloxley7711]

I’m with you in this one Sheri. Tried it all and it really didn’t make any difference and you’re right that it doesn’t smell but actually it does smell, and not in a nice way (which frankly is a deterrent to using it). I know what you mean about the “balling” issue after a few hours too. It’s the same with that Prai Neck & Décolleté cream - after a few hours you can kind of rub it off in little balls. Eww. However, your 2 week trial worked so maybe the answer is it works - but only to a point. So really it’s a 👎🏻 Glad you did this though Sheri, it really pushed me to try it otherwise I would have always wondered. (You know the founder of The Ordinary products was murdered right? How awful is that.) (Probably by a disgruntled anti-wrinkle-seeking woman 😠)

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Isabella Loxley - A. I love that we are trying out the same things and that we are both getting the same results. B. John and I thought the same thing...maybe Ordinary can only do so much before it goes into a holding pattern of sorts. Ordinary’s new slogan...”We can only do what we can do and then you’re on your own” :)

[@aleta75]

I used ordinary year ago I think it was niacinamide , buffet and the peeling one .. You are right it dosn't work with me too .. . with your picture befor and after I saw befor was better than after .. don't konw if i'm right but i think its matrixyl withe retinoid maybe ?! looks it works but not with buffet and niacinamide 😟.. well .. don't know .. maybe You shuld tray the first grope again 😉

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Areej Ahmad - I agree...I think my before picture looked a little better than my after picture as well. Maybe the products did all they could do within those first two weeks and then every week after was just a holding pattern. I am kinda glad that you found them to work/not work the same for you. Sort of confirms that they may just be all hype...which is sad...I really wanted them to work. :(

[@mrs.bartlett6047]

Is the cleanser good for dry or combination skin?

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Mrs. Bartlett - I feel like I just have normal skin...not to dry, not to oily. Maybe a little more dry than normal. But it was fine...it didn’t make me anymore dry. I just didn’t care for it all that much in general.

[@mrs.bartlett6047]

This is Real Life With Sheri I can never seem to find a cleanser that doesn’t dry me out or break me out.Thanks for answering back! 😊

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Mrs. Bartlett - No problem. Let me know if you end up getting the Olay one and if it works for you.

[@lindasteele6323]

A little late, but maybe if you had stayed with the originals, not adding the other 2, because I did see a difference after the first 2 weeks.

[@AnnetteVanderzon]

PS about the skin stuff "balling up" yes, because it's not all sinking into your skin. May want to try a Dr. Pen. at .25 to get it into the skin :)) 💕 Sugar causes glycation and zits 💕💕💕 You lost weight between week 1 and week 3 ;) your cheekbones are more pronounced 💕

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Annette Vanderzon - I actually have one of those...just haven’t used it in a long while. Might need to get back on it. I don’t feel like I lost weight (haven’t weighed myself in a while) but I think you’re right...I was noticing my face looking, as my mom would say, “gaunt”...making me look a little more wrinklier (I think). I love your comments...you’re making me see things I hadn’t noticed...thank you for taking the time to write them.

[@michelehorne4054]

I lost it when you said dirty skin ball.?😂😅😂😅😛😝

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Michele - Well it’s true :) I couldn’t think of any other way to describe it...but I know you totally get what I mean...right? I just had the best idea...new TIRL T-shirt design...Dirty Skin Balls

[@roe204th]

It’s the blood sucking stuff

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Rosemary Lizon - I’m not sure how well the vampire blood worked or if it even did what it said it was supposed to do...but it was sure fun using it :)

[@roe204th]

I have had balls....

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Rosemary - OMG...so glad it’s not just me :)

[@AnnetteVanderzon]

Sherry! There's a large graph on The Ordinary's website that shows what not to mix with what. Please check that since you're using so many active products :))) Good Luck! (biochemist here). For example, don't use Buffet + Copper Peptides with acids, Vit C or strong antioxidants ;) . I'd call the company, or text or message them - I think they're on FB too, and see what goes on first? I think the granactive goes on first? I could be wrong, I'd ask them, they're the experts. Been a long time since I was at the university ;) Just fyi, your skin isn't made of one thing, right? Copper is catalyzer, that means it helps other things work but your skin isn't made out of pennies, right? Pennies are copper :) That's why we need lots of things 💕💕💕

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Annette Vanderzon - Well shit!...now you tell me :) No really though... thank you for the tips. I’m still learning about this stuff and like most women, am still diving right into things without doing much research at all. I wish someone would come out with something super easy (and that works)...is that too much to ask? :)

[@roe204th]

You had me until the blood. That was scary👹

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Rosemary Lizon - You’re silly...but it does look totally like blood...right? Which makes it a little scary and a little cool at the same time :)

[@marlagarner4573]

My thoughts on your B& A were the same as yours. Except in your actual video, not pics, your forehead seems softer.

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Marla Garner - I agree...I do think my forehead did look much smoother. But overall...it was kinda a miss for me.

[@theathea3064]

Just get Cera Ve ..

[@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri]

Thea Thea - You're too funny. I have put Cera Ve on the list. What, exactly, should I try?

[@theathea3064]

@@ThisisRealLifeWithSheri cleanse your skin..do not dry skin slather on Cera Ve moistuizer with hyaluronic and cerimides... you can can get the cream the purple line... night cream. Let it dry... then apply the retinol or retinoid...Retinol only at night. In the day time wear the Cera Ve and a sunscreen. My favorite is the calming one by Neutrogena. You'll thank me tomorrow when you apply your moisturizer on wet skin...just not the retinoid.