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Believe the hype, folks. The aptly named Concealer is available in 36 shades (even more than the foundations) that are broken down by four undertones: neutral, yellow, red, and pink. The precise nozzle makes it easy to squeeze out the perfect amount of product that you need every time — no more, no less. The ordinary serum I finally started seeing a small improvement a couple of years ago when a coworker recommended InstaNatural's Age Defying and SkinClearing serum to me. At around 20 bucks, it's one of the more affordable serums out there, and with its stellar reviews and botanicals-forward ingredients list, I figured I had nothing to lose. I found that when I religiously applied it every night after washing my face, I did start to see a reduction in the frequency and duration of my Monster Jam zits.
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When it comes to skin, The Ordinary knows what it's talking about. The brand's science-driven approach targets every area, from pigmentation to anti-ageing. Scroll The Ordinary skincare to find its famous retinol serum that helps improve fine lines or check out The Ordinary's Niacinamide that's built to banish blemishes – and we can confirm the reviews don't lie, so what are you waiting for? If a brighter complexion is your vibe then hit up the Peeling Solution for a peel that'll leave you glowing. Meanwhile, the Hyaluronic Acid serum is your go-to for major hydration *saves to favourites*. Theordinary.serum The AHAs (which stands for alpha-hydroxy acids) exfoliate the top layer of your skin, resulting in a brighter complexion, whilst the BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) go below the skin’s surface to clear congestion. You can read more about this in our guide to The truth about the acids lurking in your skincare.
THE ORDINARY Concealer, £4.90, Cult Beauty
Part of a great skincare routine is knowing which order to use your products. I get questions on this all the time, so I thought I’d share how I would combine these five products to create a daily skincare routine so you can understand better how to use them. 17 Best Alpha Hydroxy Products for Smoother, Softer Skin But alas, it wasn't enough, and the brand cited low sales as the reason for the foundation and concealer being discontinued.
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The Ordinary Bundle of Niacina... How to choose your The Ordinary products? I also have a blog post called Skincare for Beginners that outlines the five steps to build your own skincare routine! I think it’s super helpful, not just for beginners, but for anyone who wants to revisit their skin care regime!