How did the ordinary work for you?

Shoebox1926

Hi everyone im 28 and beginning to get crows feet I just noticed in the last couple of days, only a few months ago I was looking at my face in the mirror and remember noticing the zero lines at the sides of my eyes, it feels like I woke up one day and there they were, ive also got nose to mouth lines and deep(ish) lines under my eyes, they wearnt there 2 years ago but all of a sudden my skin has aged dramatically. I hardly drink, no kids, im a light smoker but have always looked after my skin, my family all have very good skin (theyre smokers too) so genetics 'should' be on my side. I used a hyaloronic(sp?) acid by vichy and I swear it made my skin age quicker as when using it lines became deeper and more lines appeared so I always felt I needed to use more of it. Now im reluctant to use skin products but im thinking of trying a Retin A and Vitamin C cream. Has anyone noticed positive changes in their skin with the ordinary and what would you recommend? My skin would be normal/dry and sensitive.

Sorry for the long winded post, I didnt think id start seeing wrinkles and lines until my 30's and never imagined it would happen this rapidly

x

Percyxoxo

Shoebox1926 wrote: »

Hi everyone im 28 and beginning to get crows feet I just noticed in the last couple of days, only a few months ago I was looking at my face in the mirror and remember noticing the zero lines at the sides of my eyes, it feels like I woke up one day and there they were, ive also got nose to mouth lines and deep(ish) lines under my eyes, they wearnt there 2 years ago but all of a sudden my skin has aged dramatically. I hardly drink, no kids, im a light smoker but have always looked after my skin, my family all have very good skin (theyre smokers too) so genetics 'should' be on my side. I used a hyaloronic(sp?) acid by vichy and I swear it made my skin age quicker as when using it lines became deeper and more lines appeared so I always felt I needed to use more of it. Now im reluctant to use skin products but im thinking of trying a Retin A and Vitamin C cream. Has anyone noticed positive changes in their skin with the ordinary and what would you recommend? My skin would be normal/dry and sensitive.

Sorry for the long winded post, I didnt think id start seeing wrinkles and lines until my 30's and never imagined it would happen this rapidly

x

So I am currently using the Ordinary for about 3 weeks, have dehydrated skin and some fine lines.
In the AM after facewash I use:

Buffet, Hyaluronic acid and the caffine solution (this is used on eyes only) I also use a moisturiser from Image with SFD 30 and an separate eye cream.

In the PM after facewash I use:

The glycolic toner, Buffet, Retinotid, Rosehip Oil and an Image night cream.

My skin has definitely improved in terms of feel and it has become less dry and smooth. But not so much on fine lines around the eyes. Overall I really like it and would recommend it. I would suggest you try some products and get a good moisturiser with a high SPF (especially if using glycolic and retinoid at night) and a good specialised eyecream for fine lines.

SozBbz

I've had some of their products for a little while now, and there are definitely some I would reorder.

I'd buy the Hyaluronic Acid, the Vitamin C (controversial) the Retinoid, the Niacidamide and the Rosehip oil again. They seem to be adding new stuff all the time so I'll probably end up trying some new bits also.

I'm unconvinced by the Alpha Arbuten, Buffet, the Silicone primer and the Caffine Solution. Not that I didnt like them as such, I was just less impressed.

Shoebox1926

Thanks everyone ill defintily try them out. The rosehip oil sounds really nice