At The Ordinary, science is at the heart of everything we do. Our approach is built on a commitment to transparency, effectiveness, and high-quality formulations. We believe that skincare excellence comes from a thoughtful understanding of scientific principles, and a careful approach to every decision—whether it's selecting ingredients, developing formulas, or designing packaging.

Our aim is to empower our community with clear, accessible information about the science behind our products, offering effective and accessible solutions that meet your skincare needs-without compromise on quality.

We embrace the complexity of simplistic design and celebrate the abnormal.

We place a strong emphasis on scientific research. Each ingredient is carefully studied to ensure optimal efficacy, while also being considerate in our formulation design. At The Ordinary, we focus on what truly works—active ingredients that are researched and selected to deliver targeted benefits.

We aim to make skincare more authentic, by putting ingredients at the forefront of our naming and product education. We aim to demystify skincare by being clear about what ingredients are in our products and what skincare concern(s) they address.

Our journey starts in the lab, where we explore new ideas, ingredients, and technologies that inspire our product formulations.

Each formula is uniquely curated by our in-house team, with clinical testing to prove the efficacy and safety of our formulations. We rely on a combination of peer-reviewed published literature and substantiated data from our suppliers, to ensure each product meets our rigorous standards. Our formulations go through multiple assessments—including quality, microbiology, and regulatory reviews—before reaching the manufacturing stage.

While sustainability is a key element in our development considerations, it is a journey of compromises. We continually look for opportunities to prioritize circularity and eco-friendly processes to be mindful of our product footprint.

We are proud of our in-house team of over 150 scientists, whose expertise spans a variety of disciplines, from cosmetic science to biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology and toxicology.

Together, they drive our efforts in Research & Development, Clinical Research, Scientific Communications, Sustainability, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance. This cross-disciplinary approach ensures that every product we create is grounded in science, safety, and integrity.

We’re committed to delivering products that reflect our values—thoughtful, effective, and innovative. As we continue to evolve, we remain focused on shaping the future of skincare, grounded in science and driven by purpose.

Welcome to The Ordinary—where science is in our DNA.