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Everyone and their Mum have heard about Deciem’s ‘The Ordinary’ skincare range by now, and I must be the last blogger to write about them. I bought myself several of their products a few months ago, but I wanted to try them all out properly before writing a review.
These products are incredibly cheap, but that does not reflect their quality by any means. You’ll need to do a bit of reading before choosing what you want, creating the perfect routine for your skin type. Deciem have lots of information on their website to help you!
Deciem The Ordinary Skincare Review
I like how simple these skincare products are: I want to know exactly what chemicals I’m using. The Ordinary is completely vegan and cruelty-free! Plus they don’t charge an extortionate amount like lots of other skincare brands.
I’m lucky enough to have never suffered from acne (except for the occasional hormone-related spots), so I focused on moisturising products for my dry skin. I have a few lines on my forehead that I despise, probably due to squinting with my poor eyesight, so I also picked up a product to help with that as well.
What products did I choose?
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG, £5.80
If you’re looking for something that works literally instantly, go for this. It helps so much with puffy eyes! I don’t have dark circles, so I can’t say if it works for them.
Argireline Solution 10%, £5.50
This contains Argireline Peptide Complex, which is apparently proven to ‘improve the appearance of facial areas prone to developing dynamic folds, including around the eyes and in the forehead area’.
I haven’t noticed much of a difference yet, but perhaps I need to use it more regularly. Deciem recommends using it twice daily, and so far I’ve just been using it in the mornings.
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil, £5.90
This is a daily support formula for hair and skin. Deciem’s organic argan oil is completely unrefined. Not much else to say here, we all know what argan oil is!
High-Adherence Silicone Primer, £3.90
This primer uses ‘adaptive silicones’, which create a matte, hydrating and blurring look. It works very well with makeup adherence. The formula can also be used alone as a non-greasy hydrator to reduce the look of pores. It’s certainly the best primer I’ve ever used!
100% Plant-Derived Squalane, £5.50
This is a lightweight solution to support skin hydration, derived from plants! Pretty cool, huh? I’ve never tried Squalane before, but now I’m a huge fan. It’s a great way to keep my dry skin hydrated without using thick and heavy moisturisers.
Retinol 1%, £5.80
You’ve probably heard of Retinol, it’s become very popular in anti-ageing skincare. It helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, photo damage and general ageing.
Retinol is irritating to the skin, so Deciem recommends using this sparingly. A few times a week in the evening does the job! Make sure you wear UV protection during the day, especially if you use retinol products.
Fountain, The Happy Molecule, £20
Okay so this one is pretty expensive, but I was curious and couldn’t help myself.
Fountain is a range of liquid molecules, which you consume as a dietary supplement. There are several varieties of Fountain, including beauty, energy, hair, and even one called geek! (I should give that a go).
I decided to go for The Happy Molecule, which is described as: “a concentrated beauty and lifestyle supplement with a very happy GABA carrot complex and our Hyaluronic Acid matrix to keep you happy and counteract the effects of chronic and short-term stress.” As I’m a person who suffers from stress and a chronic autoimmune disease, I figured this would be the best option for me.
A little goes a long way, because you dilute it with water. It’ll last me a long time, and if I notice any difference with regular use, I’ll make sure to update this post.
At the moment, I’ve just been using it when I feel a bit down or unwell. I can always do with extra vitamins to feel better, and the results have been great so far.
I drank a shot of it once (while hungover) without diluting, and the flavour was really strong. I wouldn’t recommend doing that! Oh, and if you don’t like pineapple flavours, this one isn’t for you.
My Deciem The Ordinary Skincare Routine
After washing my face in the morning with my Magnitone brush and Paula’s Choice face wash, I use my Body Shop tea-tree toner.
I follow this with the Deciem products: the Argireline solution on my forehead, the Squalane on my dry patches, and sometimes the Caffeine solution under my eyes if I’m tired.
I mainly use the Argan oil for my hair, but sometimes I use it on my face as well… not if I’m going out though because it looks greasy AF!
I’ve been using the Retinol 1% two or three times per week before bed, and the High-Adherence Primer whenever I wear makeup.
I occasionally use the Corsx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid to help with my pores as well. Sebaceous filaments are such a hassle!
I ordered some Deciem products for my Mum too. She’s been using the Advanced Retinoid 2%, Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%, High-Adherence Silicone Primer, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and the Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG.
Do The Ordinary Skincare Products Work?
Personally, these are the best skincare products I’ve tried.
I 100% recommend Deciem’s The Ordinary, and I look forward to trying out more of their range. They’ve recently come out with some foundations with a huge array of shades, and I’m eager to try the serum one. It’s only £5.70! I’m planning to head down to their shop in the Old Spitalfield’s Market to see what shade I should pick up.
What do I recommend most from The Ordinary?
Many people have raved about the Caffeine solution, and I’ll have to agree with them there! It’s pretty damn good at instantly making you look more awake in the morning. I think the Retinol helps a lot too, but I think I’ll need to use it for at least several months before seeing a significant improvement.
I’ll have to give the Argireline a bit more use, as I haven’t noticed any effects yet, but the Squalane has been helping with my dry patches!
I hope this Deciem The Ordinary Skincare Review helped if you’ve been considering trying out their products.
Have you tried The Ordinary Skincare range by Deciem yet?
Thanks for reading!
I have really sensitive skin and rosacea so I usually have to pay a lot of money for skincare products that won’t irritate my skin. I’ve heard a lot of great things about this brand though, and their products are super cheap, so I think I’ll try them out!
Valerie
It sounds like a great brand and I’m always wanting to try out new skincare especially the more natural and cruelty free options so I’ll have to check them out xoxo