Skincare Routine Using Only The Ordinary - Best Of The Ordinary ✖ James Welsh

[@worldlit1146]

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.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

The original co-founder is still the ceo so one of them experiences the success.

[@melindamey5231]

@@charisma-hornum-fries didn’t they just sell it?

[@Sayranosaurus]

@@melindamey5231 the original owner died

[@dee.2848]

@@charisma-hornum-fries the original owner killed hikself

[@noah9552]

@@dee.2848 his boyfriend claimed he fell on accident while drunk.

[@dreamsatnight]

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

[@cheryl3126]

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 😊

[@lianareed9183]

Vanicream daily facial moisturizer. It is affordable, good for sensitive skin. Has ceramides. I like it better than cerave.

[@alyssapersinger5911]

Same here!! It literally “cured” the dry skin on my nose and fore head and the redness on my cheeks!

[@corapollock]

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

[@souhailaanbout9288]

What product did use for the dry skin on your nose?

[@michellepingle]

Can you do ‘The Inkey List Only Skincare Routine’ next?! I like their peptide moisturizer. It’s decent for the price.

[@Bubbles_Hill]

I was going to mention this one too!!

[@shonamcewan4859]

Yes!

[@lynrosario6756]

Agreed

[@JasmineRoman7602]

I love the inky list peptide moisturizer

[@fayeh3254]

80% of my skin care is inky list ❤

[@Jam-gd4lo]

This is the content that people who want to dive in to the ordinary line want. Thanks, James!

[@neexdavis1934]

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

[@carlosmunoz7829]

I just got my first package ever from the ordinary. I don't even know where to start lol.

[@Divine.Mercy.]

​@@carlosmunoz7829 how has it been for you?

[@SamIAm10262]

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.

[@JamesWelsh]

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

[@SamIAm10262]

@@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]

@@SamIAm10262 go check on Cassandra Bankson channel. She has a pretty much videos about the ordinary.

[@karatalksaboutstuff7333]

@@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!😆

[@iwanttomakemusicthatmovesp3415]

@@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".

[@haniyahammad2961]

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

[@juliasantosmoura1298]

Ditto!!

[@leilakarimi5160]

him and hyram are the best so far!

[@jordillo777]

@@leilakarimi5160 Check out Lab Muffin Beauty Science and Liah Yoo as well.

[@fatimaaaaaaaaa]

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.

[@melissas4874]

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.

[@postalboxed]

@@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.

[@vicsolimo]

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.

[@SmileTimeEveryone]

Haha, my entire line up of products aswell! I like how you think 😂

[@cheemasaba6051]

Dear my I used ordinory nicinamide at morning or not

[@cheemasaba6051]

And may I use toner at morning?

[@shielamaesanggawa8348]

Hello

[@SaelPossible]

Hi, could you give me a routine of when you use this

[@nalsar648]

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

[@karatalksaboutstuff7333]

That toner is too strong for my face, but I love it for my body!❤️

[@strawberry_sig]

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!!

[@christina_890]

I am so convinced that there are bots that just go around disliking videos 😤

[@strawberry_sig]

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 😅

[@ItsBlackSheepVision]

The dislikes might also be by people who hate Ordinary as a brand 😂

[@aarontheabc]

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. ❤️👏

[@greyparrot8]

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.

[@melinakosmatopoulou8624]

So helpful thank you

[@marymiracle5413]

Thanks for the heads up! 😊

[@SamMKKK]

You have the most complicated relationship with the Ordinary, James. Most intriguing. 😭

[@kraftykell]

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. ❤️

[@becbrown212]

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.

[@nicoleonfeels]

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. 🤗

[@abidanger843]

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.

[@education3594]

@@abidanger843 what is that product

[@abidanger843]

@@education3594 I was saying in general lol. I buy way too many skincare to pinpoint one product.

[@education3594]

@@abidanger843 okay

[@lorenaarnette6395]

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 😂

[@jaik923]

I can't unsee it now😂

[@tammy_vip]

Haha!! Oh god neither can I 🤣🤣🤣

[@angelica534]

Oh my gosh 😂

[@allieg6401]

😂

[@TsubataLately]

Yes! The Ordinary should absolutely make a marine hyaluronics toner! Not that I need another toner, but I definitely would want that one. 😂😅😋

[@Nah-ah]

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.

[@JennTN411]

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!

[@revawiseman7517]

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 ❤️❤️

[@thevioletgirl17]

I want James to sing me a lullaby when I’m sick. The voice 🌈

[@karuvam2027]

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!

[@cheemasaba6051]

Daer with ordinory moisturizer which serum work very well at morning for oily skin

[@md55773]

Most important thing you point out to begin with is "perfection doesn't exist" !! Thank you for this message 😘 you re awesome btw

[@ellensue2377]

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

[@Sarah-qh5dj]

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 🥰

[@stina98XD]

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

[@sofiah1174]

If you haven’t tried Cerave, they have some really affordable products!

[@tammystiletto]

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.

[@ChristaEvelyn]

One of my faves is The Buffet with Copper Peptides. Great option for my mid-40s anti-aging approach 💫

[@cookycutie]

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 💜

[@iwanttomakemusicthatmovesp3415]

Thank God! You still recommending The Ordinary. The only thing that I can afford with my pocket 😊

[@killthelight5384]

Same

[@libairebane]

Same

[@blaah9999]

Saaaame!!

[@totakoke]

The inkey list and a lot of korean skincare brands have a similar price point

[@iwanttomakemusicthatmovesp3415]

@@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.

[@Happytravellerkimmy]

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.

[@susanmcf1]

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.

[@sofiah1174]

The buffet is so good!

[@lillihenze7055]

sadly, the sqalane cleanser consists micro plastic last time I checked

[@paulajani4935]

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

[@gymnasticsandbeyond8771]

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 😊

[@victoriawilliams8196]

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?!)

[@shreyadevarakonda1902]

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!!

[@anetab1424]

I love the natural hydrating factors plus HA moisturizer, I can literally feel the hydration when I apply it

[@saffron5922]

I’m a fan of the cerave moisturizing cream for super dry skin (very affordable considering how huuuge a tub you can get)

[@itsonlyme4759]

I use the CeraVe in the winter and I love it. Like you say mahooosive tub at an affordable price.

[@lucifern7092]

I'm 31, and learning about skincare for the first time. I found it very intimidating, but The Ordinary has made it all feel a bit more accessible and less scary😂

[@ElizabethThrailkill]

Same! Currently just trying to stop the acne finally -_-

[@lucifern7092]

@@ElizabethThrailkill haha! Right? Why am I a 31 year old dealing with acne?

[@jodiekelly1355]

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

[@kerrytraeger6769]

I love it too. I never feel tackiness

[@sen.m7832]

Wow whenever I use it, it feels super tacky!

[@EsterOskGWaage]

Using it on damp face is the key and not using too much of it

[@ellensue2377]

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.

[@Elisallysa]

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.

[@margauxf4321]

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.

[@LucianTelleran]

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! 🙌

[@EsterOskGWaage]

Cassandra Banks has alot of good vids on this topic, what to mix and what to not mix together 😊

[@ChaChaDiaries]

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.

[@captainpablo9540]

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!!!

[@karatalksaboutstuff7333]

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.

[@sofiah1174]

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!

[@virgofairy88]

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!

[@princesspeaches8525]

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 😅

[@siennaervin2479]

I LOVE the niacinamide serum! I also use on wet skin and found that 3-4 drops is perfect, especially for under makeup

[@shaunap2259]

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 💕

[@Jhud69]

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).

[@Ebrill_Owen]

If frigging adore The Ordinary’s Marine Hyaluronics! My skin has been so much softer, bouncier and glowy-er since I’ve been using it! I’m almost done with my first bottle even and for the price I will repurchase again and again! It’s my first product by The Ordinary and I’m very intrigued to try more of their products. I also love your Princess Serenity figurine and Luna neon light! Sailor Moon forever lol

[@marcelasampaio2051]

No James, perfections DOES exist, and your skin is the living proof 🤩

[@Marjooooo]

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!

[@MsAdlerHolmes]

HEY! We are NOT ancient! K!

[@elizabethvinarski9293]

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!

[@kaihandley4277]

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

[@NexValentine]

I don't think I'm the only one who noticed, but I would like to point out the product mask popping up for the azelaic acid is listing the information for niacinamide instead! However I love this video as well, it was a nice and simple take on a few products. I could relate to the advice and am glad my impression and experience with these products is out of the ordinary (no pun intended, really.)

[@adafihj6439]

This is a great video for those confused about how to start using the Ordinary. Good job James!!!! 💜

[@JamesWelsh]

☺️💜💜💜🙏🏼

[@rinaderuiter]

Hi.. just want to say that your explanation is amazingly so calm and relax me. . Another KZbinr skincare explanation sometimes got me headache cz the sounds is so intense. Glad that you’re exist. Lucky to have you as my skincare influencer. Love from Indonesia❤️😘

[@Shana113]

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.

[@Cvettie]

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.

[@melissathompson9700]

For years I've tried different things, I dread to think how much I spent! usually ending up donating them once my face inevitably broke out. A random aesthetician on Facebook called me out for a product I posted and at first I was like 👁👄👁 but she advised me to start using the ordinary cleanser and moisturiser instead and to try Paula's choice BHA once a week, it was a god send, she probably has no idea how much of a difference to my life she made - not having sore skin is so nice 😂 currently my routine is extremely basic I cleanse, moisturise and then once a week do the BHA and I'm petrified to change it because even things from the inky list that I've tried or other Paula's choice stuff has set my skin off. At one point I was struggling to get hold of the cleanser anywhere and I was literally cutting up the old tubes to scrape it out because there is nothing else I've ever found that doesn't upset my skin 😂 I think because there isn't loads of ingredients (which I know is what some people want) it's very good for people people sensitive skin and I'm SO grateful for it 💘

[@0023courtneyleigh]

Your background aesthetic is a pastel neon dream ✨

[@DanielleNicoleMakeup]

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

[@ambersmith2612]

I love elf's aha. It's helped my skin so much

[@anetab1424]

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

[@Ars1995lan]

OMG JAMES WTH! I was panicking about how to use The Ordinary or what to order and what not to, and then today *boom* this video drops.

[@melindamey5231]

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.

[@tatianarod8194]

Laneige carries amazing moisturizers. Their products are very affordable also!👌🏽

[@Jennifer-ns9ym]

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.

[@Sarah-nk4zh]

I love the COSRX snail 92 all in one cream!

[@user-ll8oh5ed8x]

Omg when your hair was wet and brushed back I thought it was Marcus for a moment! Or was it just me? That feeling of affirmation when you are already using the products James mentions and likes ❤️❤️❤️

[@mohamedelassar5351]

i like the vanicream daily facial moisturizer

[@cristinaaraujo7998]

I LOVE my The Ordinary Niacinamide at night before retinol. It has been a life saver! 4 times a week and boom! No more hyperpigmentation, my skin is soft and balanced. LOVE IT! PS: James you look very handsome!

[@kerrytraeger6769]

The absolute best is Buffet with copper. Love it..

[@karatalksaboutstuff7333]

You cannot find quality oils at a lower price than you'll get from TO. They're my go-to for hair and face oils!

[@annemowdy391]

Yes! Their rosehip oil did amazing things for my dry, distressed skin. I swear it's helping fade a chin scar, too.

[@rayneeday814]

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 😬

[@rubysresource]

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.

[@Fefe92fefE]

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 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@iamshruthithegreat]

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 !

[@sofiah1174]

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

[@youcantstopmelovinmyself1077]

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

[@Fefe92fefE]

@@youcantstopmelovinmyself1077 i would say around 3 to 6 months, using it every night. In my case I used a whole pipette for each arm

[@youcantstopmelovinmyself1077]

@@Fefe92fefE okay thank you 💜

[@MarcOnell1205]

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.

[@bridgetbean79]

Finally someone to review the 2 products I bought today! I’ve been looking them both up now and your video is the first I found reviewing both. I got the Azelaic Acid and the Aloha Arbutun. Here’s hoping they change my post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. My dark soots have never gone away but I’ve never tried skincare products in them to help yet so this will be something new 🤪

[@joranvancoillie8133]

Hi, any updates about this? Did they help / reduce your hyperpigmentation?

[@teletubbiestunetwister9570]

Affordable moisturizer... E.L.F. Holy Hydration! Face Cream... It's so nice. I use less of it than I expected. And I usually prefer gel moisturizers so that I don't feel slick afterwards but this ELF one never leaves me feeling slick.

[@user-vj9iw6cv7m]

I rmb when the ordinary first launched and I first came across them on the same day. My skin was terrible and I saw that they had really cheap products. Using my remaining money, which wasn’t much, I bought a few products and started using them. I used the products everyday for a week and my skin improved by like 1000x. Literally my past face was hell and now it’s heaven. I was so happy I found my brand and no one will know about them but some tiktokers started using them too :/

[@sila1415]

I don’t have sensitive skin but my skin absolutely hated The Ordinary - Niacinamide 10% and Zinc 1%. I was so upset I even tried to put it in three different places on my body to be absolutely sure. My skin was red with itchy small bumps 😔 I hope they come out with a formula with a lower percentage.

[@andreaoconnor6055]

You could be allergic! It’s meant to be known for people not reacting to it so it’s v odd you reacted so bad

[@sila1415]

@@andreaoconnor6055 I have niacinamide in some of my other products and haven’t reacted to them. I don’t think it’s the ingredient but the high concentration that bothers my skin. But it sucks that it doesn’t work for me when I ’ve only heard good things about the product 😆

[@premelakala7152]

Did you ever find an alternative that worked for your skin? I found I had the same problem with that too :(

[@sila1415]

@@premelakala7152 I’ve just started using a new product but I don’t know if it works yet. I’m trying out the Some by Mi - Yuja Niacin 30 Days a Blemish Care Serum. But if you have sensitive skin I wouldn’t recommend it and personally if I had known it smelled like a citrus tree plantation then I wouldn’t have bought it. So as of right now I don’t have a product that both works for my skin and give a solution to the pigmentation problem. But keep me posted if you find a solution 😃

[@sila1415]

@@premelakala7152 Just saw someone in the comments mentioning Arbutin (The Ordinary) as a solution for pigmentation for people with sensitive skin.

[@pphire6060]

Beauty bay rich moisturizer, Elf holy hydration (!), and good molecules priming moisturizer! In order from most glowy/dewy to most matte

[@thesunflowerwarrior1]

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

[@KM-jx6im]

I poured my marine hyaluronics into a cleaned out mist bottle and use straight after cleansing before other hydrating serums. It works great for me like that as it already has the texture of a toner/mist 👌🏼

[@micleacristina1615]

I recently started using The Ordinary. So far , so good 👍 After summer I want to use retinol. I hope everything goes well. As a mosturizer I am using Neutral. Super cheap and I have both day cream and night cream but I am using them depending on how dry my skin feels. It gives me a good hidration, my skin feels good. I really like this cream for my face.

[@akavienne]

I use the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Niacinamide Double Repair Face Moisturizer (too long of a name). I really like this because while they don't say the exact percentage, based on where it's at in the ingredient list, the niacinamide is probably at 3-5%. So it's basically a good moisturizer that leaves my skin feeling soft and refreshed without causing excess oil. I also like the Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer. The niacinamide isn't as high, but it also has allantoin, caffeine, panthenol and licorice root. It's a very nice and soothing moisturizer that's lightweight, but still delivers moisture.

[@kingpuppet5881]

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.

[@virgofairy88]

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.

[@misa2010]

COSRX Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream made wonders for my skin ❤️

[@annakucerkova2132]

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).

[@sonjastumpf]

I am 54 and I can truly say I love the oil moisturizers in the brown bottles. My skin just sucks them up. I haven't found one yet that I do not like.

[@GenXfrom75]

I use the Alpha Arbutin, too. My tone has really evened out. Sun spots have really lightened! It took about four to five weeks but it worked wonderfully!

[@CassieBelleDesigns]

I love the Body Shop aloe vera moisturizer, affordable and very gentle

[@catik2000]

Thank you so much for sharing this affordable routine! Watching from Colombia where skincare is really expensive and even the Ordinary is pretty difficult to find and pricey.

[@jodiekelly1355]

I agree about the squalane cleanser, it's definitely not good at removing makeup but it's a nice gentle cleanser

[@paulinapellowska6199]

I also hate their moisturisers - my skin can tolerate honestly anything but their moisturiser made me break out and clogged my pores. I recently started using The Inkey list B,C and E moisturiser and really like it. Costs like 5 quid 👌🏻♥️

[@Miss.Lavender90]

I’m personally absolutely loving the Beauty Bay skincare line (thank you so much James for your videos about them!) I feel like you can create a good well-rounded skincare regime without needing 20,000 different products. Still a sucker for The Ordinary’s AHA/BHA vampire face mask though =p

[@clivemargeriney3966]

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.

[@hibaliaquat6509]

I LOVE glycolic acid toning solution. It's just amazing ugh. My skin doesn't burn or irritates it's just great for my skin. ❤️❤️

[@Soso-ou2mz]

The ordinary has an amazing toner called Glycolic toning something 7% it’s really good you should try it!

[@sicksadw0rld]

pretty sure he has. but he probably won’t use it because it’s an exfoliating toner and not hydrating so it’s not particularly good for everyday use.

[@minatozakiharuka3036]

@@sicksadw0rld he uses an exfoliating toner like cosrx one on alternate days .

[@sicksadw0rld]

@@minatozakiharuka3036 yes which is why i said the ordinary one isn’t good for everyday use. exfoliating toners aren’t supposed to be used daily. and in the video he mentioned wanting a hydrating toner which the ordinary don’t have.

[@minatozakiharuka3036]

@@sicksadw0rld yes . I wish they had . It would be so good

[@kathrynchadwick]

I like the Ordinary for making ingredients sound less scary! 😂 love this video as it is such an affordable and easy to find brand. Quick question, why do you put your prices in dollars when you live in and are from England 🤔

[@sisterursuline]

Love this. I’m a huge fan of TO myself but I’d love to branch into multi-ingredient serums - I just struggle to find anything as affordable as TO! Would love a video of alternative formulated serums vs single ingredient ones!

[@thoughtsonpurpose]

Simple's 'Hydrating Light Moisturiser' is the best "cheap" moisturiser I've found! It is HOT where I live, and this is the only thing I've found that will sink into the skin super fast and not feel like I'm wearing a layer of product that I'm just going to sweat off in 10 minutes. In Australia it's usually under AUD10.