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The Ordinary vs Silka

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

The Ordinary and Silka are distinct skincare lines, with the Canadian brand founded in 2016 offering serums, moisturizers, cleansers, toners, and more, while the latter is beloved for thoughtful serums and effective formulas. Both brands provide specific solutions, as the former features hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, acne, dark spots, and mature skin, whereas Silka suits balanced, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive skin best with standouts like Papaya Soap. They differ mainly in their ingredient focus and targeted skin profiles, yet both deliver reliable care for daily routines.

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

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Silka products

The Ordinary vs Silka serums and treatments

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Silka: which is better?

The Ordinary offers a much wider range of products that Lovi rates as Superior or High for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily skin, while Silka only features a single soap with lower fit levels. Niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

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What is the difference between The Ordinary and Silka?

The Ordinary offers a large range of fragrance-free serums, cleansers, and moisturizers that fit dry and oily skin best, while Silka features only a papaya soap on this page that fits sensitive and dark-spot skin on average. The Ordinary products on this page often help clear acne and smooth texture, whereas Silka focuses on basic cleansing.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Silka?

The products on this page from The Ordinary are noted for being affordable and providing great value, whereas Silka is not described that way.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or Silka?

The products on this page from The Ordinary provide multiple targeted options for breakout-prone skin, whereas Silka features only a papaya soap that may not suit easily irritated complexions.

When were The Ordinary and Silka founded and who owns them?

The Ordinary was founded in Canada in 2016 and is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Silka was founded in 2001 and is owned by Cosmetique Asia Corporation.

What are some of the frequently mentioned complaints about The Ordinary according to reviewers?

Reviewers frequently mention complaints such as other complaints, along with sometimes noting sticky or tacky finishes and pilling issues with the products on this page.

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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