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The Ordinary

109 products in the catalog · theordinary.com (visit site, opens in a new tab)

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avg. across 107 rated products · one axis, not the card composite: 60
products the raters split on

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The Ordinary
Matrixyl 10% + HA
GoodOverall · your weights
949055
Data Robust · 17/17
5 raters · broadly agree
Weakest on Labor
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Matrixyl 10% + HA (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Matrixyl 10% + HA (2019 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

949055

Data Robust · 17/17

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Buffet' + Copper Peptides 1% (2018 formulation)

The Ordinary

Buffet' + Copper Peptides 1% (2018 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

929055

Data Robust · 49/49

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Buffet' Multi-Technology Peptide Serum (2018 formulation)

The Ordinary

Buffet' Multi-Technology Peptide Serum (2018 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

889055

Data Robust · 51/51

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Buffet" Multi Technology Peptide Serum

The Ordinary

Buffet" Multi Technology Peptide Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

889055

Data Robust · 51/51

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F (2019 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

10055

Data Robust · 7/7

4 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% A Targeted Plumping Serum

The Ordinary

92% + Pal-Isoleucine 1% A Targeted Plumping Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

10055

Data Robust · 7/7

4 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Argireline Solution 10%

The Ordinary

Argireline Solution 10%

GoodOverall · your weights

9955

Data Robust · 11/11

4 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Amino Acids + B5 (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Amino Acids + B5 (2019 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

9655

Data Robust · 26/26

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Amino Acids + B5 - A Concentrated Hydration Support Formula

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Amino Acids + B5 - A Concentrated Hydration Support Formula

GoodOverall · your weights

9655

Data Robust · 26/26

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Balancing & Clarifying Serum

The Ordinary

Balancing & Clarifying Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

9655

Data Robust · 24/24

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent100
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Resveratrol 3 Percent Plus Ferulic Acid 3 Percent

The Ordinary

Resveratrol 3 Percent Plus Ferulic Acid 3 Percent

GoodOverall · your weights

9455

Data Robust · 18/18

4 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 12/12

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrators & Oils

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrators & Oils

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 17/17

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (2019 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 17/17

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum with Vitamin C and Ginseng

The Ordinary

Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum with Vitamin C and Ginseng

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 21/21

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

The Ordinary

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 23/23

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Serum, Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution

The Ordinary

Serum, Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution

GoodOverall · your weights

9055

Data Robust · 18/18

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

The Ordinary

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

9055

Data Robust · 44/45

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent87
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Marine Hyaluronics (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Marine Hyaluronics (2019 formulation)

FairOverall · your weights

7755

raters split 70–98

Data Robust · 33/33

6 raters · split 70–98 on ingredient safety

Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment70
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%

The Ordinary

Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%

FairOverall · your weights

7455

raters split 65–100

Data Robust · 12/12

5 raters · split 65–100 on ingredient safety

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% (2019 formulation)

FairOverall · your weights

6555

raters split 55–100

Data Robust · 15/15

5 raters · split 55–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent55
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment60
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent88
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55