tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241080681767360438.post5122246494440125774..comments2024-03-28T00:20:19.015-07:00Comments on brutally honest beauty: I don't need this: Review of The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% and The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCGLyn Bhbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12081735635995970890noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241080681767360438.post-35462888335651148722017-10-04T12:03:52.093-07:002017-10-04T12:03:52.093-07:00The VitC doesn't bother me (I use it at night)...The VitC doesn't bother me (I use it at night), and I really like the niacinamide, lactic acid, retinoid, and HA. Next time I re-up, I think I'm going to try the resveratrol + ferrulic acid. <br /><br />My biggest complaint with the Ordinary is their water/gel weight serums don't layer well with each other. Obviously, part of the savings in the line is lack of r&d $ for refined, multi-active ingredient formulas, so overall I think it's worth it. I've found I can mostly just combine the ones that don't play well, anyway (HA+niacinamide is my favorite day serum right now). aliasmisskathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178735613985155548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241080681767360438.post-7703823029855488962017-09-29T12:07:20.648-07:002017-09-29T12:07:20.648-07:00Oh that's a good idea! The grittiness doesn...Oh that's a good idea! The grittiness doesn't bother me much, but that's a smart trick. Yeah, I think they were aiming for the nerdy reddit skincare people, and that was definitely successful. It just comes off a little snobby and self-righteous at times!Lyn Bhbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081735635995970890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241080681767360438.post-8355985879051510392017-09-29T12:06:08.516-07:002017-09-29T12:06:08.516-07:00Yes, I have been reading about skincare for years ...Yes, I have been reading about skincare for years and years, and I even find myself thinking, "ok, you could have explained that better." I don't assume that everyone who reads here is like me, so I was hesitant to send them to the site. <br /><br />I have the Buffet right now, which has lots of HA in it, and it's nice so far!Lyn Bhbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12081735635995970890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241080681767360438.post-11110801903805812962017-09-28T16:38:26.467-07:002017-09-28T16:38:26.467-07:00Personally i use it on a wet face so the particles...Personally i use it on a wet face so the particles dissolve on contact and there is no grittiness at all. The base is still pretty greasy i admit, not the most pleasant feeling. Right now I use it a few times a week on weekends when I'm not wearing make up or before my morning runs. <br /><br />Idk, i like the marketing style (better than glossier at any rate.) I think they only want to cater to the really geeky and skincare nerds who really know what they want. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549904797508920577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241080681767360438.post-4891308537616841692017-09-27T13:57:45.352-07:002017-09-27T13:57:45.352-07:00I hated the Vitamin C because of the gritty textur...I hated the Vitamin C because of the gritty texture. I'm pretty sure they discontinued it because they had so many complaints. I've been using the caffeine solution for a few months now and I don't know if it's changed anything, but I'm inclined to think not. Otherwise I've had good luck with their skincare! The hyaluronic acid is great and I like the lactic acid and 2% retinoid too. I've also enjoyed both the argan oil and the squalane.<br /><br />The price point makes the products really accessible, but I do agree that the technical jargon compromises that. I have a background in skincare so I can find my way around the website pretty easily, but it would be opaque for the average person. I find the associates at the Deciem stores super helpful and knowledgeable, but obviously not everyone has access to that resource. I wish they'd simplify their language in their online materials.Clementine / mydarlingclementine.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09867565608525797712noreply@blogger.com