Review (5/5): Happiness all around.
I tried curology but found it really harsh and didn't like the things I read about the company. I also didn't like that it's difficult to cancel and sometimes they just ship and say whoops sorry we already sent your new supply. I didn't have the time or patience to talk to some derm at curology and keep using myself as a guinea pig for their adjustments to the custom product. Anyway.... I've always found zinc helpful for my skin and niacinamide was in one of my curology products so I thought, hey for like 7 bucks, lets try The Ordinary. After using this morning and night for a few weeks, I'm like WHOA. I'm in my late 30's, have had hormonal breakouts for like 2 decades, recently stopped taking birth control and my chin/jawline has been going hormonally bananas. A few cystic and white heads galore. To be honest, nothing upsets me like a bad blemish. It makes me want to wear a mask like phantom of the opera. Super self conscious about it. Since using the Ordinary my chin area has calmed down, is a lot less irritated and red. The spots that seemed ready to go have diminished and lessened. This product is so simple, gentle yet quite effective. I was tired of all the acne things that dry the crap out of my face. I'll definitely keep this in my skincare forever. I love it, I love the price. I'd pay many more dollars to keep my skin clear but I am really super into the affordability. Happiness all around.