An honest review of a skincare routine complimentary from The Ordinary.

Get unready with me as part of my nighttime skincare routine using the iconic Originals from The Ordinary, which includes the following:

• Squalane Cleanser
• Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum.

Plus, an added complimentary gift of the Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan from The Ordinary!

Initial Thoughts

I see The Ordinary skincare range in shops all the time and have always been very curious about the brand, so having this opportunity is absolutely brilliant.

The packaging and branding are clean, clear, and bold. For me, it really stands out on the shop shelves.

Skincare Routine

My 5 step evening skincare routine using The Ordinary gifted products:

• I used the Squalane Cleanser to remove my makeup. I applied it to my hands to warm up, then massaged it into a dry face and rinsed off.
• To give my skin that final clean, I applied the Foaming Cleanser to wet skin, massaging into a lather and then rinse off.
• While my skin was a bit damp, I applied a few drops of the Hyaluronic Acid Serum to my fingertips and massaged into my skin.
• Once the Hyaluronic Acid Serum has soaked in, I then applied the Niacinamide Serum in the same way (without the dampness).
• After a few minutes, I then finished it all off by applying the Natural Moisturizing Factors.

Clinical Results

[Clinical results for our Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 showed a significant boost in skin hydration in 1 week. The results also showed significant barrier support, noticeable smoother skin and less visible wrinkles in as little as 4 weeks. Independent efficacy study tested on 34 participants over 28 days (4 weeks)].

[Clinical results for our Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% showed significant skin barrier support in 1 week with continued results in 4 weeks and 8 weeks. The results also showed noticeably smoother skin in 8 weeks and brighter skin in 4 weeks. Tested on 35 participants over 56 days (8 weeks)].

Final Thoughts

I love Squalane Cleanser for removing makeup. It melts nicely into your skin, but without being too loose that it seeps into your eyes, making your eyes blurry. Combined with the Foaming Cleanser, this duo did a great job of making my skin feel clean without drying it out.

The serums were great, and I had no reactions when using them daily. They both soaked into the skin fairly quickly, even despite the Hyaluronic Acid Serum being applied to damp skin.

The Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan moisturiser worked really well as part of this routine.

This all made my skin feel smoother and more hydrated, without feeling greasy. It’s definitely ideal for someone who suffers from combination / oily skin.