Features / Ingredients

7 Things You Need To Know About The Ordinary’s Lactic Acid Serums

By Kate Sowerbutts, 26th November 2023

Known for its no-nonsense approach to beauty and affordable products, The Ordinary took the beauty world by storm when it...

By Grace Day, 22nd November 2023

Your skin barrier is the protective layer that defends your skin from external aggressors (like pollution and bacteria) and prevents...

By Tori Crowther, 18th October 2023

When we hear prebiotics and probiotics, our minds typically go straight to breakfast foods and our gut, right? But what...

By Grace Day, 10th October 2023

Salicylic acid is a key ingredient which you’ve probably seen in many cleansers, face masks, and breakout treatments. Thanks to...

By Grace Day, 22nd September 2023

When it comes to exfoliation, you have two options - physical exfoliation (for example a scrub which buffs skin) or...

By Tori Crowther, 15th September 2023

Have sensitive skin and thought you could never use AHAs as part of your skincare routine? Enter: Mandelic acid. This...

By Grace Day, 3rd September 2023

Peptides are an increasingly popular skincare ingredient - the past few years have seen a lot of research done to...

By Grace Day, 24th August 2023

There are all sorts of ways to exfoliate skin, but if you're looking for a gentler alternative to scrubbing, then...

By Kate Sowerbutts, 22nd August 2023

We all know just how good retinol can be for the skin, but for many people, it can mean a...

By Kate Sowerbutts, 6th August 2023

Squalane — whether you're already obsessed, are unsure of squalane benefits, or have never even heard of it, we're here to...