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

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The Ordinary
Mandelic Acid 10% (2019 formulation)
GoodOverall · your weights
9255
Data Robust · 13/13
5 raters · broadly agree
Weakest on Labor
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

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Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2% Liquid

The Ordinary

Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2% Liquid

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 15/15

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Lactic Acid 10% + HA

The Ordinary

Lactic Acid 10% + HA

GoodOverall · your weights

925573

Data Robust · 16/16

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent100
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55
Greenlens Packaging ScanIndependent73

The Ordinary

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 12/12

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

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

Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner

The Ordinary

Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 13/13

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
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

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
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

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

Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides

The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 53/53

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

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

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

The Ordinary

Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 45/45

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

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

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion

The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion

GoodOverall · your weights

9255

Data Robust · 44/44

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

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

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Ha Surface Hydration Formula

The Ordinary

Natural Moisturizing Factors + Ha Surface Hydration Formula

GoodOverall · your weights

749055

raters split 65–98

Data Robust · 46/46

7 raters · split 65–98 on ingredient safety

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment65
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
EU Microplastics RestrictionGovernment90
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 Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
IARC MonographsGovernment82
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
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 Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent87
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

GoodOverall · your weights

8955

Data Robust · 9/9

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (2019 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

8955

Data Robust · 19/19

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

The Ordinary

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

GoodOverall · your weights

8955

Data Robust · 19/19

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Salycylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

The Ordinary

Salycylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

GoodOverall · your weights

8955

Data Robust · 9/9

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Caffeine solution

The Ordinary

Caffeine solution

GoodOverall · your weights

855573

raters split 80–100

Data Robust · 24/27

8 raters · split 80–100 on ingredient safety

Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent97
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)Government80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent100
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55
Greenlens Packaging ScanIndependent73

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

The Ordinary

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

GoodOverall · your weights

946455

Data Robust · 11/11

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent94
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent90
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Open Beauty FactsNonprofit64
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum

The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum

GoodOverall · your weights

8755

Data Robust · 30/30

5 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density (2019 formulation)

The Ordinary

Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density (2019 formulation)

GoodOverall · your weights

8655

Data Robust · 36/36

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55

Multi Peptide Serum, Fragrance Free

The Ordinary

Multi Peptide Serum, Fragrance Free

GoodOverall · your weights

8655

Data Robust · 36/36

6 raters · broadly agree

Weakest on Labor

ANSES Endocrine DisruptorsGovernment80
Greenlens Tolerance ScreenIndependent88
Greenlens Ingredient ScanIndependent80
Health Canada Ingredient HotlistGovernment85
Greenlens Precautionary ScreenIndependent98
Cruelty-Free CertificationNonprofit55