The Ordinary Reviews 

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3.9

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Looking at 705 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers truly love the simple, high-quality skincare products and find it extremely easy to navigate the website to build their daily routines. Consumers frequently mention that these effective formulas deliver fantastic results and consistently offer great value for money. However, some people mentioned experiencing slow shipping times or frustrating issues with packages arriving late. A few reviewers also noted receiving an overwhelming number of annoying automated repeat emails after placing their orders. Some reviewers were not happy with the extreme difficulty of reaching customer support when trying to resolve problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple and to the point! I have been using the Ordinary Company for a few years now. I appreciate that I have a resource for simple, basic ingredients I can use on my skin... no frills, no extra che... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy online shopping, totally amazing product and quick shipping. Packaging is lovely, comes in branded tissue isomer and boxed securely. The Hyaluronic acid + B5 is absolutely fantastic. After 6-12 m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's so easy to order from The Ordinary and the products have done wonders for my skin. I usually only use squalene cleanser in the colder months but it is excellent for the dry Canadian winters. The... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used a lot of other skincare products/companies. But honestly nothing compares to The Ordinary. Website is super easy to use, giving you all the information and more on each product, they helped... See more

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  1. Cosmetic Products Manufacturer
  2. Cosmetics Store

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

airs warm, good sensory feel, all in all a love :)

purchase process is very smooth, shipping cost is minimal which is appreciated as i am out in the middle of the woods.

for the foundation itself, i really like it. skin prep is important, a good moisturized base-primer- all that good stuff.

the shade i got was 1.1p which airs on the yellower side which is the only reason i did a 4 star rating instead. while i still love it, i do have to color correct a bit with a lavender shade.

this is not a dealbreaker for me, but if you are needing a cool shade so void of warmth it is more purple-gray than pink, and you don't want to shade correct at all? this isn't for you.

formula feels nice, it does sit well once you've blended everything, and it really does feel refreshing for people with sensory problems (like myself, autism gang) who cannot stand a heavy feeling ANYTHING on the face. and for that price? wowza.

really glad i found it, so long as it is on the market i am a forever customer.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re so glad to hear about your experience and, most importantly, that you’re loving our Serum Foundation!

Your note around the undertone is really helpful, and we’ll be sure to pass that feedback along to our team. Should you require any further guidance, you can view our Shade Guide available on the product page, or our Product Expert team are always happy to assist. Please do feel free to reach out to them via our Contact Page: www.theordinary.com/contact

We really appreciate your continued support, and hope to hear from you soon! <3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My skin looks better than ever

My skin looks better than ever.
Aged 60.

10 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We love to hear this! <3

We're so happy that our products have helped your skin look and feel its best.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been happy with The ordinary since…

I've been happy with The ordinary since the day i started it. The routines they make up for you are personlised and work so well. My skin has improved, no doubt about that. And at such a reasonable cost too. Fabulous delivery time aswell. 100% reccomend.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

This means so much to us!

We’re so happy to hear that our products have been working well for your skin and that you’ve seen such a positive difference.

Thank you for being part of our community. <3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful resources and great prices.

Loved all of the resources to help me decide what was best for my skin and what I was trying to target.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We love to hear this!

So glad our resources helped you find what felt right for your skin.<3

Thanks for taking the time to share!

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love your product

I absolutely love your product, but your shipping is terrible. It took nearly 2 weeks to get here. I ran out of stuff waiting. I will be ordering from Amazon going forward.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback. We’re so happy to hear that you love our products, but we’re sorry to hear about the delay with your order.

We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait nearly two weeks, especially after running out of your products in the meantime.

We really appreciate you sharing your experience with us and hope we can provide a smoother experience in the future.

-Customer Happiness

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Products and order

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We’re so glad to hear you’re loving our products!

Thank you for sharing. <3

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product. Easy to order and fast shipping. Giving 4/5 stars only because the amount of emails I received about shipping. Although, I only had 1 package ship, I received 18 emails that it was out for delivery.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're so sorry to hear that you received duplicate emails. This is certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we understand how frustrating this may be.

We were made aware of a technical glitch that was promptly raised to our technical team, who worked towards a resolution as a matter of priority.

We appreciate your kind patience and understanding while this was resolved <3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service
Got my order before it was set to deliver

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We’re so glad to hear you’re happy with your shopping experience!

Thank you for sharing. <3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love the Ordinary products

I love the Ordinary products. Ordering was easy and arrived as ordered. The products are great and effective.i love the Ordinarys innovation. And I am so grateful to have found something that I can actually afford! Thank you!

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We’re so happy you’re loving the products and finding them accessible. <3

Thank you for sharing and for being part of our community!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love your products

I love your products. So effective and so very affordable. Thank you!

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for your kind feedback!

We're so happy to hear that you are loving our products. <3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product

Great product. Great service. Very happy.

4 August 2026
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Hi there,

We’re so glad to hear you’re loving our products!

Thank you for sharing. <3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

unfortunately I received 10+ emails…

unfortunately I received 10+ emails confirming my order had shipped after it had already been delivered. Then it stopped for a few days.. but sadly again received several repeat emails days later.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for your feedback, and please accept our sincerest apologies for the multiple emails. This is certainly not the experience we want you to have, and we completely understand how frustrating this must have been.

We’re pleased to let you know that the technical glitch has now been resolved. We genuinely appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked to identify and resolve the issue.

If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us here: https://theordinary.com/en-au/contact-us.html

Thank you again for taking the time to let us know, and for your patience and understanding. <3

- Customer Happiness

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

Excellent product, the whole experience from ordering online to the fast delivery was seamless. The product is great, it has made a noticeable difference in my face. Definitely, worth it.

3 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for sharing!

We’re so glad the whole experience, from ordering to delivery, was seamless, and even happier to hear you’re seeing a difference in your skin. <3

- Customer Happiness

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There’s not experience

There’s not experience, I do not get my purchase yet. Someday, maybe?

10 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are very sorry to hear that you experienced a delay in receiving your parcel.

We hope your order issue has since been resolved. Should you need help with a future order, please don't hesitate to contact us via theordinary.com/contact.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

- Customer Happiness

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

Thank you for your kind feedback. <3

We're so pleased to hear that you are happy with your shopping experience!

- Customer Happiness

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Satisfied customer

I’ve used this line for years. If you’re serious about your skin,I recommend using. Educating yourself how to use the product is essential. Take the time to understand what is appropriate for your skin. Patience is required

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We couldn’t agree more!

Thank you for sharing your experience and for being part of our community! <3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I will never and I mean NEVER use…

I will never and I mean NEVER use another product for skincare than the ordinary. I have been using them for 10 years (soon) and I love them. 🫶 would love to be in you PR 🤣💀

Seriously best skincare brand ever

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We love this!

Thank you for growing with us and for all the love <3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

0/10 experience rating in both product & delivery

We encountered two main issues with this order.
First, the product arrived damaged, with significant leakage. Only around 30% of the product remained upon arrival, and the packaging box was oily.
Second, the delivery experience with UPS was particularly difficult to manage. The initial message indicated an incorrect address and requested a change to a pick-up point. However, there was then no update for around 5 days, and UPS customer service was not reachable. The delivery instruction was subsequently changed multiple times, including a new pick-up point request and then a return to the initial address, which created confusion. The parcel was finally delivered on 17 August.
For reference, another product ordered on the same day was delivered on 4 August from another platform (from UK to France), making the delay and overall delivery experience for this order clearly unsatisfactory.

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there,

We are truly sorry to hear about the significant issues you experienced with your recent order. The damaged product and the frustrating delivery process with UPS are certainly not the experience we want for our customers. We can empathise with your disappointment and have shared this feedback with our internal teams for review.

In the meantime, could you kindly use our damanged order form so we can resolve things for you as soon as possible? https://theordinary.com/en-au/contact-form?target=OrderInquiries

We look forward to hearing from you soon <3

- Customer Happiness

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

easy checkout

4 August 2026
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Reply from The Ordinary

Hi there!

We are so happy to hear that your shopping experience was easy!

Thank you for sharing your feedback. <3

- Customer Happiness

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