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The Ordinary vs Yepoda

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

The Ordinary and Yepoda are two distinct skincare lines known for distinct approaches to daily care, with the Canadian brand focusing on targeted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while the German brand offers thoughtfully composed cleansers and serums. Both brands suit sensitive and combination skin well, though the former features specialized formulations for acne-prone, dark spot, and mature concerns, and the latter emphasizes gentle, soothing daily support. These two lines differ primarily in their ingredient philosophy and product range, offering readers varied paths to achieving their skin goals.

The Ordinary is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2016 and owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021.

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Yepoda is a German skincare brand founded in 2020 and owned by Verlinvest since 2026.

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This page compares some of the most popular The Ordinary and Yepoda products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular The Ordinary vs Yepoda products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Yepoda: which is better?

The products on this page from The Ordinary fit sensitive skin, combination skin, and skin with dark spots best, whereas Yepoda has a much smaller product selection here with varied fit levels depending on the skin type.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and Yepoda?

The Ordinary offers a large range of products featuring active ingredients that Lovi rates with high to superior fit levels for sensitive, combination, and dark spot-prone skin, whereas Yepoda currently has a much smaller selection on this page. Both brands formulate their products without fragrance.

The Ordinary or Yepoda: which cleanser is better?

The Ordinary offers a wider range of cleansers with high Lovi fit levels across diverse skin types, such as the Glycolipid Cream Cleanser and Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, compared to Yepoda's single cleanser option.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Yepoda?

The products on this page from The Ordinary are often mentioned by reviewers as affordable and great value serums.

When were The Ordinary and Yepoda founded and which companies own them?

The Ordinary was founded in Canada in 2016 and has been owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. since 2021. Yepoda was founded in Germany in 2020 and is owned by Verlinvest.

Which brand offers a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry skin using Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA?

The Ordinary offers a Lovi fit level of Superior for dry skin using Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA.

Do either The Ordinary or Yepoda products contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product on this page for both The Ordinary and Yepoda lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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