As a beauty editor I get a lot of questions from friends, like' what's the best way to treat back acne?' or 'which is the best red lipstick shade?'. When it comes to skincare questions, like 'what's the ideal skincare routine to tackle blemishes?' I find that I always end up recommending the same brand for a whole host of issues. That brand is The Ordinary.
The reason that I find myself sending my friends to The Ordinary skincare is that it's one of the best affordable skincare brands out there. It's gained an incredibly loyal customer base, because of its effective formulas that focus on specific ingredients. And because the products really do work.
Despite the fact that I am constantly trying new products out, I often find myself going back to some of my favourite products. When my skin is having a flare-up, I know which ones will be able to calm it down straight away. They're also my favourites when I travel. The packaging is compact and neat - ideal for weekends away or those pesky under 100ml rules.
There's something for every skin concern in its collection. I've rounded up my absolute favourite products that feature in my everyday skincare routine to tend to my dry, and often dehydrated, skin.
![The Ordinary "Buffet", £14.30](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UtWc8kXGaSDb4XE3DenQBR-200-100.jpg "The Ordinary "Buffet", £14.30")
Give these a try, I promise you won't be disappointed.
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