67%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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description

ingredients

Aqua (Water), Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dimethicone, Azelaic Acid, Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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6 years ago

My skin: combination/dehydrated with hormonal and sometimes stress-related acne that I have a hard time not picking at. Now, to preface, I'm not sure exactly what combination of products I'm...

About reviewer (92 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue



3.0
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6 years ago

I'm not sure if I see any results. What I'm sure about - don't try to layer other products on this. I did and it piled up pretty badly.

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

For reference I have combo normal to dry skin, with an oily nose. I suffer from papulopustular rosacea on both cheeks that I self manage. This is a lightweight silicone based lotion that applies...

About reviewer (87 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

I’m in complete skin heaven! This is a miracle. My skin was breaking out, had red acne scars, and an uneven skin tone. In two weeks, my skin is absolutely amazing from Azelaic acid. The Ordinary...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

The first time I used this on bare, dry skin after showering at night, the skin near my eyes broke out in hives, an actual rash of irritated skin. My left eye also got kind of red. But this was my...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

Compared to Paula’s Choice Azelaic Acid, I definitely prefer The Ordinary Azelaic Acid. I have very sensitive rosacea and acne prone skin. I recently repaired my rosacea and acne by applying The...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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7 years ago

After having a baby last summer my skin went crazy. I've been battling acne, melasma, bouts of oilyness followed by dryness and an overall hormonal hot mess. I've had some success with the...

About reviewer (307 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

I wanted to like this line. It has a great marketing approach, price points, variety, and ingredients. But I had to stop using it when the Niacinamide 10% nearly ruined my skin after one use. It...

About reviewer (726 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

It calms inflammation (especially when I use it after a retinoid), it's effective and cheap but I'm not crazy about the silicony feel of it. Still, I would and have repurchased it.

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

The Ordinary, how we love you and your prices...!!! I was very curious about azelaic acid after reading tons of articles on it, however it doesn't seem to be readily available in a lot of...

About reviewer (326 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

Interesting product. I'm using it to combat hormonal acne and rosacea. I'm about 2 weeks in, and the progress is slow. Better on the acne front than the redness. I think part of the problem is...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Glory glory Hallelujah!!! This stuff is AMAZING! I use it instead of a moisturizer during the day and it is really effective at soothing my sensitive acne-prone skin. The texture is weird, it's as...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

I love, love, love this product! I have combination skin with a pretty oily t-zone, redness, and slight discoloration. This product has made a big difference in only a short amount of time already....

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

I've repurchased this. The price is great, but only lasts 2 months, so factor that in to the cost. This is levels my skin feeling smooth, not tight, but very dry and matte. Of course I use...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium Brown, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I use it as a primer for my oily and rough skin and it's better than any primer I've tried! It smooths skin and blurs pores, feeling like a silicon based product. I'm not sure to be honest if it's...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


1.0
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7 years ago

Awful :( had high hopes for this after loving some of the ordinary products already and following and trusting Wayne Goss. However this just irritated my skin, made it red, dry and itchy. Also...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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7 years ago

I have re-purchased this, I do think it’s making a difference. My face looks brighter, my dark spots have diminished. Be aware when using this it has a very matte finish … I actually only use it...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairOther

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

The Ordinary was purchased by Estee Lauder, so it will be interesting to see if prices go up and if the formulas will change. Azelaic Acid is a good antioxidant to use if you have dull or acne...

About reviewer (705 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

Have had mild rosacea since I cld remember. Bought it via Hush app after reading reviews here and over at SkincareAddiction thread in Reddit. As soon as the product arrived, I eagerly dabbed it...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

Straight to the point and utterly effective. Use it only at night, every night, mixed with a richer moisturizer and it works wonders to refine and brighten. Cannot be used around eyes as it dries...

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown