The Ordinary Skincare South Africa: Review
I learned about The Ordinary skincare products in 2021 when I was pregnant with my son. For obvious reasons, my hormones were all over the place and affected my skin. It wasn’t good. At that time, nothing seemed to be helping. For the first time in my life, I had back and chest acne, which left a lot of scarring because I was breaking out a lot, and my skin was constantly dry and dull.
During my research, I found many people recommending The Ordinary products. The first two products that caught my attention were the retinol 0,5% in squalane and the niacinamide 10% + zinc 1%. I wasted no time and purchased both. Because I couldn’t use the retinol serum during the time of my pregnancy, as recommended, I decided not to risk it and opted to wait until postpartum.
The Ordinary Skincare: Product Description
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Retinol 1% in Squalane
Key Ingredients ➢ Niacinamide, Zinc PCA
Suited to ➢ All Skin Types
Format ➢ water-based Serum
Targets ➢ Dryness, Dullness, Signs of congestion, Texural Irregularities, Visible Shine
Key Ingredients ➢ Retinol, Squalane
Suited to ➢ All Skin Types
Format ➢ Anhydrous Serum ( no water )
Targets ➢ Dryness, Signs of Aging, Uneven Skin Tone, Textural Irregularities
I began my journey with the two products immediately after giving birth, and goodness, it was sure the perfect time because that was when I was also trying to crawl back to my old self again. Pregnancy ought to bring many changes in one’s life, but I sure wasn’t prepared for the change it caused on my skin.
I kept a simple routine and incorporated the two products into my everyday skincare. I knew it would take a little while to see results, and with that, I left room for patience. After 3-months of consistent use, my skin was looking better than it ever did before. My skin looks more plump, hydrated, and more radient. Since then, The Ordinary has been one of my go-to brands, and I have continued to make countless repurchases. I love all the products I have used so far, and I am glad that I have never had any bad experiences with any of their products.
Other Favorite skincare Products from The Ordinary
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
- Powerful brightening duo for uneven skin tone
- Protects the skin from the visual effects of damage caused by enviromental stressors, helping in the maintence of a more radient complexion
- Combines vitamin C and a high concentration of alpha arbutin to help clear pigmentation and balance uneven damaged skin
- Heals spots and targets signs of aging and dullness of the skin
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
- This water-based serum hydrates and plums the skin
- Helps the skin retain moisture, relesing it from dryness and dehydration
- The Hyaluronic Acid + B5 promotes skin elasticity and suppleness, while minimising the appearance of fine dry lines
- Suitable for all skin types
The Ordinary products : New additions
I recently purchased the glycolic acid 7% exfoliating toner. Though I haven’t used it yet, I have very high expectations. I’ve been seeing a lot of positive reviews about it. I read somewhere that it’s also great for your scalp and can help brighten pigmented underarms. I cannot wait to start using it!
