The Ordinary Fakes – How to tell if The Ordinary is Fake

There are counterfeit The Ordinary products! The Ordinary is so cheap, so why would anyone create counterfeit products? More importantly, why would anyone buy them?

There are quite a few fake The Ordinary products around. Some are really good, and some are so bad you can´t believe people even question if it is fake.

To avoid counterfeit products, always purchase through authorised The Ordinary or NIOD stockists. The Ordinary ships worldwide with free delivery on orders over 25€$ 30$AUD to most countries. Some countries have a minimum spend of 250$ for free delivery.

On this page, you will find…

• How to avoid buying fakes of The Ordinary
• Why do people buy fakes?
• Where are most of The Ordinary fakes are sold
• Photos of The Ordinary Fakes
• The Ordinary original box
• The Ordinary original bottle
• Original The Ordinary boxes Can Be Different
• Unboxing The Ordinary
• Where to buy The Ordinary

How do you avoid buying Ordinary Counterfeit Products?

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

• The Ordinary & NIOD ship to practically every country, and delivery is free to most countries on orders of 25€$ 30$AUD.
• For some countries, the minimum spend is $250$ with free shipping. Either share the cost with a friend or pay the shipping fee. This way, you know you are receiving authentic products.
• There are over 100 authorised online retailers around the world.
• If a product is out of stock, sign up for notifications on The Ordinary or NIOD websites or ask people for a dupe from other brands.
• If you’re desperate for a product, please DO NOT buy from Amazon, eBay or Shopee. Members of the Facebook Group purchased from these sites and were highly concerned about the product’s authenticity.

Photos of The Ordinary Fakes

The Ordinary bottle sizes

• The Ordinary does not sell samples! I have seen people selling The Ordinary samples in little 5ml bottles. These are NOT authentic products.

• The Ordinary serums are mainly sold in 30ml bottles. Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, and Buffet are available in 30ml and 60ml bottles. Only The Ordinary Pycnogenol comes in a small 15ml bottle.

• If you see The Ordinary packaged in any way different from what you see on the Deciem website, it’s fake.

Photos of authentic The Ordinary products bought from The Ordinary

The Ordinary Boxes

The original boxes are good quality cardboard. Apart from the corners/seams of the box, it is pretty hard to tear. The feeling of the box is smooth and has almost a velvety texture.

The Ordinary Box

You’re probably thinking, why are they banging the box against a table? Well, it shows you how rigid the original The 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, so even authentic products can sometimes differ. Another way to check if the Ordinary product you have 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, which has been purchased directly from Deciem. The best place to buy The Ordinary is directly from The Ordinary. There are also over 100 online retailers around the world.

Where to buy authentic The Ordinary

Buy direct from The Ordinary or one of the authorised stockists mentioned on their website. The official website is www.theordinary.com.

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