This is the third installment in my The Ordinary overview, you can find the first post here and second one here.

Talking about acids in the skincare context sounds scary, but they are among the most useful ingredients out there. Acids are generally good for exfoliation, although there are exceptions (like the hydrating hyaluronic acid) and they have other benefits, too. The Ordinary and acids have a somewhat strange relationship, as the founder isn’t a fan (as with retinoids, he thinks there are better alternatives) and initially only launched two acid serums. I assume the brand succumbed to market pressure: skincare nerds LOVE acids* and as they are the core target group of The Ordinary, they listened.

I use acids every day, usually both morning and evening. As I’ve said before, my skin likes them and isn’t easily irritated. Keep that in mind when you read the overview below.