How do you avoid buying Ordinary Counterfeit Products?

Quite simply, only buy from The Ordinary or authorised stockists of The Ordinary.

Photos of The Ordinary Fakes

The Ordinary Bottle Sizes

Photos of authentic The Ordinary products bought from The Ordinary

The Ordinary Boxes

The original boxes are made of good-quality cardboard. Apart from the corners/seams, the box is pretty hard to tear. It feels smooth and has an almost velvety texture.

The Ordinary Box

You’re probably thinking, why are they banging the box against a table? Well because it shows you how rigid the original Ordinary boxes are. This one has been squeezed, so you can see how it creases. The sound may help you understand how strong the card is. Some of the fake boxes are really thin and rip easily.

The Ordinary Products - texture and smell

The Ordinary often updates its formulas; even authentic products can sometimes differ. Another way to check if your Ordinary product is genuine is by its colour, texture, and smell. If you are unsure whether a product is authentic, my advice is not to use it. You do not know what´s inside, where, or how long it has been sitting around.

The Ordinary Authentic Products Differ

Both of these Marine Hyaluronics were purchased directly from Deciem. You will notice numerous differences. One says 1 fl oz US, the other says 1 fl oz, and the instructions on the sides are different, too. If you have purchased products directly from The Ordinary or one of the many authorised stockists, do not worry if the boxes differ slightly.

Unboxing The Ordinary

On the product review pages, you can find many videos unboxing The Ordinary, purchased directly from Deciem. The best place to buy The Ordinary is directly from The Ordinary. There are also over 100 online retailers worldwide.

Where to buy authentic The Ordinary

You can buy directly from The Ordinary or one of the authorised stockists mentioned on their website, www.theordinary.com.

The Official Ordinary Website

Deciem is the umbrella brand for The Ordinary, and the official website is www.deciem.com. Underneath Deciem are the two leading brands, The Ordinary and NIOD The official websites for these are www.theordinary.com and www.niod.com You may find websites with a URL like this; www.theordinary.us.com or www.theordinary.pk.com. These are not official sites, and they may sell products via Amazon or Shopee, or they sell directly, but there is no guarantee the products are official. If in doubt, leave it out!

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