Why I No Longer Use The Ordinary - The Ordinary Alternatives ✖ James Welsh

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I talk a lot about the ordinary’s now iconic peeling solution and a lot of the comments on these videos seem to have this idea that I hate the ordinary now, especially as I no longer talk about a lot of the products I used to talk about non stop from them.

But the truth is, I’ve just moved on to what I consider nicer products and nicer formulations.

So today I want to discuss the products that I used to love from the ordinary, why I don’t use them anymore and the products I prefer.

Before we get into it though, the ordinary is still an amazing brand, and just because I prefer other products, doesn’t mean they are better than what the ordinary has to offer. The ordinary is an iconic brand for a reason, good quality products that actually work at an amazing price point.
And I’d recommend the ordinary to anyone who wants amazing skincare on a budget, or just in general.

I will pre-warn a lot of the alternatives will be more expensive because….what brand isn’t more expensive than the ordinary!?

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Glossier Super Pure:

The Inkey list Niacinamide:

THE ORDINARY Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA:

Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster:

The Inkey List HA:

JORDAN SAMUEL SKIN
Hydrate Facial Serum:

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[JamesWelsh]

What’s your favourite product from The Ordinary?! Remind me what I’m missing out on haha

[jennifercarey]

The Ordinary is what convinced me to start a skincare routine! Skincare always seemed out of my price range but with The Ordinary I could afford to experiment and find out what my skin needed and didn’t need. I’ve moved on to other brands now but I credit The Ordinary for the improvements in my skin!!!

[kuro.hitsuji]

My heart dropped when I saw the title but I clicked warily with a shaking hand

[PartyAtMyIggy]

Ugh, James needs to stop apologizing for his appearance. He always looks great.

[adafihj]

Me: *just ordered 3 new ordinary products*
James: *drops this video 2 days later*
Me: it's cool my products work for my skin needs at this time

[Saraahmed-rlfg]

me opening this while i look at my collection of the ordinary:
👁👄👁

[samanthaworme]

I still can’t believe how much the Ordinary’s azelaic acid helped my skin, it’s definitely one of my hero products. but I agree that the texture is so intense! Using it at night is a must for me. Thanks for these other recs!!

[hildesmabers]

If James would make a video about "grooming and sometimes hair" id probably watch it even though i dont have a beard to groom

[olga]

I loved this vid. I wish more people would openly talk about money more. “Would I like this product at 24K/year? No, no way. At 45K/year? Yes “

[victoriahicks]

I have (had) terrible KP on the backs of my arms. I started using The Ordinary’s Gylcolic Acid on my arms daily and it has made a Huge difference. Almost completely smooth: I love it

[SamanthaMarchxo]

I have not been able to find a lot from The Ordinary that works for me. The Inkey List has been a great alternative for me though!

[IzabelaKarolina]

I’m using Ordinary since July and my skin got so much better! But I also feel like I can still upgrade my skin care routine products, so this is interesting to watch :) thank you!

[ZombieApo]

I feel like ultimately the best “pricey” complement to The Ordinary for formulation and packaging (thinking about unstable actives) it’s going to be from Paula’s Choice. I feel like it’s unfortunate that the brand is less recognized because it is truly a science driven company, with incredible formulations, and has been supporting ethical products for years. I just wish I was able to afford their products more, so I have to pick and choose otherwise it’s the Inkey List for me!

[scottmiller]

As a male in my 30’s, I’ve tried a lot of different brands for skin care, I’ve bought those products that claim to reverse aging, and I’ve bought cheap drug store creams that do nothing. The ordinary has been my solid go to for 3 years now. There isn’t a video you can make that would change my mind.

[XxBaBiBooxX]

Me: waiting on my ordinary order to be delivered
James: why I no longer use the ordinary
Me: 👁👄👁

[TheLalapopo]

James' voice is so calming, if I could just listen to him talk all day I bet my anxiety would reduce immensely.

[haleisms]

Unrelated but omg he's a byulharang, TASTE. Chungha is a queen.

[adriannapierzycka]

I swear by TO Azelaic Acid Suspension. I mix it with their moisturizer (NMF) and squalane serum to minimize that dull effect on the skin. Unfortunately Paula's Choice alternative is 5 times the price and I simply cannot afford to even consider it, otherwise I would.

[helenflanagan]

The Ordinary began my real interest in skincare, although I have veered more into Korean skincare. I would also like to hear your views on Face Theory which I’ve found to be good quality.

[imogenlucy]

So so happy to see Jordan Samuel getting some love! His cleansers are just out of this world and I have no idea why more people aren’t talking about the products!!