B

the ordinary

9 products analysed, average score 83/100

serumcleansertonerexfoliant

9

Products

83/100

Avg score

A

Best

B

Lowest

Grade distribution

6
A
3
B
0
C
0
D
0
E

All the ordinary products

1
A

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

serum acnepores
2
A

Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%

serum acnerosacea
3
A

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

serum anti-agingacne
4
A

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

serum hyperpigmentation
5
A

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

serum drynessanti-aging
6
A

Squalane Cleanser

cleanser drynesssensitivity
7
B

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

toner anti-aginghyperpigmentation
8
B

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

exfoliant acnehyperpigmentation
9
B

granactive retinoid 2% emulsion

serum dryness

Our verdict on the ordinary

the ordinary scores an average of B (83/100) across 9 products analysed by SkinScore. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% is their top-rated product with a score of A (91/100). Each product is rated across five dimensions: efficacy, safety, comedogenicity, transparency, and skin-type fit. Ratings are independent and based on INCI analysis, not marketing claims.