The Ordinary is anything but
I always consider price when shopping for skincare—or pretty much anything else for that matter. If a price is too high, I look for a lower-cost alternative, and if a price is too low, I’m skeptical that it will actually do anything for my skin. Such has been the case with The Ordinary. This expansive range of almost-always-sold-out, clinical-looking skincare products has been on my radar for quite some time, but with so many options under $10 I’ve always been a bit hesitant.
When I ran out of my last glycolic acid toner, I figured it was the perfect time to try the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution. First things first, the $8.70 bargain price tag does not reflect this toner’s quality. It provides a fair share of tingle (so I know it’s working) and it absorbs/dries quickly so I can move on to my serum or essence of choice for the day. Additional ingredients include Tasmanian pepperberry, aloe vera and ginseng root for extra radiance-revealing and skin soothing. Although I really enjoy a pump dispenser for my toners (I saved one a while back I so I can decant any product into it if I desire), this one has a nozzle that’s convenient enough since I can just keep it open so it’s ready to rock when I have a reusable cotton pad in hand.
Exfoliating toners are one product I rarely splurge on, and there really isn’t a need to. The past wallet-friendly few I’ve used include Pixi Beauty’s Glow Tonic ($29 for a BIG bottle) and Versed Weekend Glow Daily Brightening Solution ($18). I will admit I’m still dying to try Biologique Recherche’s P50 Lotion, but I can’t bring myself to spend over $100 on it. I’d rather save my money and potentially get an entirely new skincare routine from The Ordinary and its slightly more expensive sister brand Niod.
