We often throw around the phrase "breaking the internet," and some might say "reckless abandon," but back in September, The Ordinary by Deciem honestly broke the internet with their ultra-affordable serum range—or At least that's Reddit. The brand stood out for its ethos of investing in research and eliminating markups, and while their debut shook up the industry, the rollout was slow. Make amends? The Ordinary's new line of exfoliants launches on Friday, and it's a really interesting set of acid-based products.
A quick refresher: Acids have moved on from their double-badass past, with sophisticated formulas and variations ranging from plumping hyaluronic acid to reshaping alpha hydroxyl (AHA) to clearing beta hydroxyl (BHA) acid. AKA, get clear skin in record time—they're the force behind most of your favorite skin products, from Sunday Riley's Good Genes to Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant to Biologique Recherche's P50 Lotion. Great value for money, but usually you pay a lot . Not so with The Ordinary's new series, which is their typical angelic approach. None were over $10. Acid itself, let us understand this.
Sunday Riley Good Genes, $158, Sephora; Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliator, $29, Paula's Choice; Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, $27, Shop Rescue Spa
It's not that The Ordinary hasn't had exfoliants before, as their lactic acid formula and retinol are a favorite.
Glycolic 7% Toner, $9, Deciem
But in the wide world of acid, there's something different that works best for everyone—although at this price, it's easy to slather your face with all that acid. I mean, I wouldn't. Don't do this, it will be bad. how to choose? If you want an AHA toner that's as soothing and exfoliating as Pixi's Glow Tonic, look no further than the 7% Glycolic Acid Toner. Fun spray bottle props.
Pixi Glow Tonic, $15, Target
2% salicylic acid solution, $5, Deciem
BHA Salicylic Acid is a master exfoliant that's often recognized for its teenage hero status, but it's really here to stay. According to the brand, it's combined with soothing witch hazel to help exfoliate the lining of pores to increase skin clarity.
Aha 30% + Bha 2% Exfoliating Solution, $8, Deciem
Big Kahuna. I'm personally most excited about The Ordinary's take on all these "instant facials." Similar to Drunk Elephant's acclaimed TLC Sukari Babyfacial, which relies on 25% AHA and 2% BHA to give skin an instant glow (and achieve it), The Ordinary's version contains 27% AHA.
So, yes. Order your stripping solution today.
Image: Courtesy of the brand
