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Does anyone use Ulta's "The Ordinary"?

wenfen — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:25:48 GMT

I just got an email praising Ulta's "The Ordinary" line of products & have never heard of them. Does anyone use these items & if so, which ones & your feedback please.

I'm interested in all items, but would appreciate comments about their serums: Retinol, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid & Hyaluronic Acid.TIA

Re: Does anyone use Ulta's "The Ordinary"?

SilleeMee — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:39:02 GMT

The Ordinary is a company all by itself, not exclusive to Ulta or anyone else.

I have used a few of their products and I found them to be excellent. But recently they have been sold to EL and that means I won't be buying the brand any longer.

I've used their Buffet serum (peptides, I love it), Niacinamide serum (it's good), Glycolic Peel (too strong for me).

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Brisky — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:44:11 GMT

Well, yes I do. Like the marula oil and the lactic acid 10%+Ha. I also bought the natural moisturizer factor+ HA.. So far so good. I love how inexpensive this line is.
I guess it has already been sold to Estee Lauder. They could make changes after that.🤨
So far for me, I like everything I have bought!

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goldensrbest — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:01:08 GMT

I tried some of their products several years ago, i feel for a person younger than say 55, this line would be good.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:15:46 GMT

@wenfen - I love The Ordinary's products. I order them directly from their website - not Ulta. Prices are more than reasonable. Love their Niacinamide and their Glycolic Peel.

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Drythe — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:22:15 GMT

I also order directly from them. The “buffet’ is great for me, and so is the Vit. C (MAP).

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 21:07:36 GMT

I use a few products from The Ordinary. Ulta does not carry the full line. You’re better off buying direct from The Ordinary/Deciem.

What I use:

Buffet Serum

Caffeine Serum

Niacinamide Serum

Hair Peptides Serum

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ToniG1 — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:15:55 GMT

ULTA is like all chain stiores they come out with their own brands but cheapen it to compete and it lacks in quality. I usually never buy store brands

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 03:40:50 GMT

@ToniG1 wrote:
ULTA is like all chain stiores they come out with their own brands but cheapen it to compete and it lacks in quality. I usually never buy store brands

The Ordinary is not an Ulta store brand.

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chiclet — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:54:19 GMT

I use the Niacinimide.

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wenfen — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:35:58 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinchThanks everyone! While I love Skinn's Age Reset serum, their prices have gotten insane. I was looking for another lower price Niacinamide & or peptide serum products & thanks to JLF & others I think I've found what I was looking for!.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:36:14 GMT

I use The Ordinary Rosehip Seed Oil. I love it. I put it on over the top of my nighttime moisturizer.

I have tried their concealer and didn't like it at all. Those are the only products I've tried.

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SandySparkles — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:47:41 GMT

I too, have heard the hype regarding this product line and have wanted to give it a try, so I am thankful to have stumbled across this thread. The feedback is quite interesting.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:29:09 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@JeanLouiseFinch

Can you tell me what the Hair Peptides Serum does for your hair and what kind of issues did you have that made you try it? Thanks

Hi @monicakm

my husband and I both have experienced age related thinning. Nothing happens overnight, and consistency is key, but each of us are seeing new hair growth since we began using the hair peptides serum.

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rnmom — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 11:09:23 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
I haven't read the other replies but I'm sure by now you know it's not Ulta's brand. And YES, I use about 5 of their products every single day...morning and night. L.O.V.E. The Ordinary! They are responsible for my new and highly improved face and hands...everything I put on my face also goes on the back of my hands Tone and texture...I wish I'd taken a before and after picture but I had no idea the transformation was going to be so crazy good.

@monicakm - Can you tell me which products that you have used that help with your skin tone? I tried one of their products for tone but it was in an oil base and I couldn't stand it. I think it was Vit C and Alpha Arbutin.

I've used a couple other of their serums that were water based and I like how they absorb quickly, but I couldn't handle the oil base, made my face feel greasy all night.

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LTT1 — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:53:39 GMT

@wenfen

I ordered and used their Azelaic Acid but I got too low a dose to be effective.

Now I call Isomers Labs and ask them to formulate their "B Calm Anti Redness Serum with Azelaic Acid" for me and use this.

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rnmom — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:18:51 GMT

@monicakm wrote:
@rnmom

I start out with an essence. Toners are becoming more essence-like. Essences are for hydration. The one I use is like water (Tatcha and Time Revolution). WHILE MY FACE IS STILL DAMP, I apply TO's Hyaluronic Acid. Next is TO's Buffet. This one helps with tone. Then Niacinamide. This also helps with tone. The HA, Buffet and Niacinamide are all a serum but not oily. Next is Granactive. It's a dry oil(ish) product. Absorbs quickly. Then moisturizer and Rose Hip Seed Oil. When I'm out of the RHSO, I'm going to change to Marula Oil.

I keep wanting to try some other TO products that are raved about but what I'm using is working so I guess I won't rock the boat.

@monicakm - Thank you so much for such a detailed response! I missed it earlier and just now went and found it. Next time I need to order something from Ulta I will definitely look at these.

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Swedishmiss — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:38:13 GMT

I am so disappointed this company sold out to Estée Lauder. I will be no longer be purchasing.

I have used (and loved) the Matrixyl, Niacinamide, Buffet, Rosehip Oil, and Lactic Acid. These products really made a difference in the overall evenness and “glow” to my skin. I also recently purchased the hair serum (too early to tell if that would have worked for me).

The only real disappointment for me was the caffeine solution. It was too drying (especially under the eyes where it is supposed to help with puffiness).

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rnmom — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:50:33 GMT

@Swedishmiss - Hopefully it won't be ruined like so many brands are that are bought out by these big corporations. There is another line at Sephora called Inky List that seems similar, I've thought about checking them out too. Have you tried any of their products?

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Swedishmiss — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:05:56 GMT

@rnmom - I have heard about Inky List and I will have to check them out also. (Fortunately, I have a little time since I stocked up on The Ordinary back in November when the website had a good sale). Are there any specific products you are interested in trying?