The Ordinary and Paula’s Choice

[Summer23]

I’m currently using a few different Paula’s choice products which are really good, however, some of the Ordinary products seem very similar and are a fraction of the price. The ordinary get excellent reviews, one of the products they don’t currently offer is a moisturiser with a high SPF which is required after using retinol products. Has anyone switched? Interested to hear some reviews.

I've never been wowed by the ordinary. One of their vitamin C products brought me out in dreadful spots which took about 6 weeks to clear and everything else I used I genuinely couldn't see a difference.

I don't exclusively use Paula's Choice but have never had any problems witb tbe formulations.

Thanks Polly. I’ve read some similar reviews. I’ve never had a problem with any of the Paula’s Choice products I’ve used either so will probably stick to them.

I use TO. 5% retinoid at night and the buffet in the mornings. I use a 50 spf (La Roche Possay or watery essence) I'm happy with them all and think my skin looks fresher since I started back in January.

I don't rate the ordinary at all. Never seen any discernable difference to my skin with it. PC is much better.