The Ordinary

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The Ordinary is all about simplification — each product the brand offers delivers you the key ingredient you want, minus the fuss (and markup). So, too, goes the company’s approach to sales: Skeptical of flash sales, it’s having a 23%-off sale all month long to instead celebrate slow shopping, because good skin care decisions take time.

To help you out, we’ve scoured the selection and curated 12 of our favorite products to incorporate into your routine. Skip the Black Friday rush — read on for our faves below, then shop the rest at The Ordinary before the sale is over.

This squalane cleanser gently gets the day’s dirt off — and provides a fresh start for when you rise and shine. 

This water-based formula is here to plump up your skin (reducing fine lines in the process) and to strengthen its barrier — you’ll see results in four weeks, so give it some time. 

The serum formerly known as “Buffet” is here for your signs of aging and skin smoothness, courtesy of amino acids and your fave, hyaluronic acid.

This easy-to-use eye serum is here to get rid of signs of tiredness (dark circles, puffiness) and aging (wrinkles).

Editor Favorite

This editor-favorite serum is here for blemish-prone skin; plus, it helps to boost your skin barrier and increase brightness. 

Consider this an SOS formula: If you’re easily prone to stressed-out, dried-out skin, this serum is here to help and hydrate by improving your skin’s barrier by 86% — immediately. 

Reader Favorite

Give your eyes a little assist in the mornings (especially after late-night holiday parties) with this reader-favorite solution that sends caffeine straight to where it counts: puffy eyes and dark circles. 

This acne-fighting solution goes on after you cleanse to help improve your skin tone and texture without as much irritation as other acids. 

This AHA solution is all about gentle exfoliation without the harshness of physical scrubs, removing dead skin without drying out the rest of it. 

Argan oil can be pricey, but this 30mm vial is the definition of “a little goes a long way,” and your hair will thank you come freezing, dry days. 

This acid peel is for advanced users only, according to the website — it’ll help clear your pores and smooth out uneven pigmentation along with clearing your skin texture.