How to figure out if your The Ordinary product is real or fake. Counterfeit The Ordinary products are all over the internet. Have you got yourself a dud? Here are some pointers to help you find out.
Head to the Deciem- Find Us page for approved sellers and to check if they deliver direct to your country, click the map in the top right corner of the screen.
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Does Deciem Ship to My Country?
Deciem itself ships to many destinations, 258 at the moment of writing-
Genuine The Ordinary Sellers
These are the ones on Deciem’s site (this page doesn’t open on all devices, so I’ve put the list here)-
Canada– Well.ca, Curlique Beauty, Socialite, Sephora, Hudson’s Bay
UK– Boots, Face the Future, ASOS, Cult Beauty, Beauty Bay, Grooming Clinic, QVC, Fenwick, Harvey Nichols, Oxygen Boutique, Pretty Little Thing, Look Fantastic, FeelUnique
USA– Look Fantastic, Sephora, Pretty Little Thing, New-London-Chelsea, Skin Store
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution– a dark red viscous liquid. The legendary red peel (aka AHA 30% BHA 2% Peeling Solution) is often copied as it is one of The Ordinary’s most popular products. I think some of the counterfeit products have a red dye added to give it that red colour, which can stain the skin. The Ordinary’s peel will not stain your skin, your face may be a little pink after use but that is from the inflammation it causes (it’s a strong product). It has a true red tone as opposed to pink- Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%– has a white colour and silicone feel
NMF + HA– white cream, all the tubes I’ve had have had a bit of a lumpy texture, there is some variability to this lumpiness, sometimes you’ll get a tube that comes out smoother 100% Squalane– clear runny oil, UV bottle
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%– a clear water based gel serum, clear bottle, comes in 30 and 60mls, you might get some white crust residue at the neck of the bottle where it dries- Buffet– a slightly cloudy water/gel serum with a tacky texture on application
Is Your The Ordinary a Fake? How to Tell From the Packaging
I’ll say it again, the only way to know if your product is safe is if you buy it from a reputable source. Over on my The Ordinary subreddit we have a lot of posts asking if this or that dropper looks right or whether the batch number should match. If you want a second opinion about your product, head to our Fake To? thread.
The box– The card box should have a sort of velvety feel to it rather than shiny and glossy.
The text– Deciem has some variations to it’s packaging, so your genuine product may well not match a photo you find on the net. There are subtle differences in wording, units of volume and positioning of the text. Below is an example- these boxes are both real Deciem, you can see differences in the boldness of the text and font. Sometimes it says U.S. after the fl oz. If you see this on your product, it’s not necessarily a copy. This is why it’s so difficult to spot.
 100vw, 640px” data-recalc-dims=”1″><figcaption>Fake The Ordinary Guide</figcaption></figure><p>I moderate two very busy The Ordinary forums and “Is this a fake” posts are on the rise. The best way to ensure your product is real is to order directly from Deciem themselves. But that’s not so easy if you live somewhere that Deciem doesn’t ship to or if your favourite product isn’t available for whatever reason. I’ve put together a guide to help you get that genuine TO.</p><p>Important note! If you think the product you have is fake, don’t use it. Who knows what is in there. At best it won’t work and dodgy ingredients could actually cause skin rashes and allergies. I’ve put together this guide to the best of my knowledge but skincare companies do change their packaging and forgers get better every day. The best advice I can give you is to ONLY BUY FROM DECIEM ITSELF OR ONE OF IT’S APPROVED SELLERS it’s the only way to be safe.<br />If you buy a fake, there’s no way to know what you’re putting on your face. Their processes won’t be sanitary, the chemicals could be harmful. There won’t be any actives. Plus you will be lining the pockets of criminals. If you buy from an unapproved sellers, even if you get the genuine product who the hell knows how it was stored or for how long.</p><p>This article is meant as a guide for anyone who suspects they may have bought a dodgy product. If you are entering into the world of The Ordinary, you may be interested in some of my <a href=)
other TO content, or Deciem Chatroom on Facebook.
Euk 134 0.1% – oily consistency, brown colour, brown UV bottle, 
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%– has a white colour and silicone feel
100% Squalane– clear runny oil, UV bottle 
Buffet– a slightly cloudy water/gel serum with a tacky texture on application
 100vw, 640px” data-recalc-dims=”1″><figcaption>Genuine The Ordinary Cap and Pipette</figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>The pipette</strong>– The bulb of the pipette on real products is soft and white or white/grey. I have read reports that fake The Ordinary products come with a firmer bulb that can appear more yellow white. There will be a small gap between the bulb and the cap on an original productThe glass portion is quite sturdy.</li><li><strong>The silver stripe</strong>– There is a silver stripe that runs around the box. It’s not grey, it has a metallic sheen to it when you hold it up to the light.</li></ul><figure class=)
 100vw, 640px” data-recalc-dims=”1″><figcaption>Fake The Ordinary Tube- the colour and the batch number</figcaption></figure></li><li><strong>The batch number</strong>– Deciem products have a little code printed on the bottle and the box. They will be either bright blue or grey and the codes should match.</li></ul><figure class=)
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