If you, like me, struggle with acne, here are the best products for acne from The Ordinary:
5 Best Ordinary Products for Acne
- Best Overall: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Best Acne-Fighting Mask: The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
- Best Non-Clogging Hydrator: The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
- Best Gentle Cleanser: The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Best Exfoliator: The Ordinary Peeling Solution AHA 30% + BHA 2%
1. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Best for Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
- Item Form: Serum
- Item Sizes: 30mL or 60mL
- Active Ingredients: Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Reduces the appearance of skin blemishes and signs of congestion, visibly brightens skin tone, Zinc PCA: Visibly regulates excess sebum activity.
2. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
- Best for Skin Type: Normal, Combination, Oily
- Item Form: Mask
- Item Sizes: 50mL or 100mL
- Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid: Removes dead skin cells on the surface of oily and blemish-prone skin, revealing more radiant skin beneath
3. The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
- Best for Skin Type: All Skin Types
- Item Form: Oil
- Item Sizes: 30mL
- Active Ingredients: Squalane: An exceptional hydrator that can prevent ongoing loss of hydration.
4. The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Best for Skin Type: All Skin Types
- Item Form: Balm-like cleanser
- Item Sizes: 50mL or 150mL
- Active Ingredients: Squalane: An exceptional hydrator that can prevent ongoing loss of hydration.
5. The Ordinary Peeling Solution AHA 30% + BHA 2%
- Best for Skin Type: Normal, Combination, Oily
- Item Form: Liquid
- Item Sizes: 30mL
- Active Ingredients: Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin, Lactic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin, Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates inside the pores to reduce congestion