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The Ordinary vs FOREO

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

The Ordinary and FOREO are distinct skincare lines offering targeted solutions for daily routines. The Canadian brand centers its serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners on hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane to suit dry and sensitive skin, while the Swedish company blends advanced moisturizers with nourishing formulas to suit all skin types best. Both names differ primarily in their approach, with the former utilizing specific acids and vitamins for targeted concerns and the latter elevating daily care through thoughtful design and glowing user appreciation.

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 FOREO products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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The Ordinary vs FOREO moisturizers

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or FOREO: which is better?

The Ordinary offers a much wider selection of targeted treatments and cleansers, whereas FOREO features just one moisturizer on this page. Lovi rates The Ordinary as having a High fit for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and FOREO?

The Ordinary offers a large range of specialized serums, toners, and cleansers best suited for dry skin, sensitive skin, and skin with dark spots, while FOREO features just a single moisturizer on this page. The Ordinary products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

The Ordinary or FOREO: which moisturizer is better?

The Ordinary offers a wider range of high-performing moisturizers and hydrators specifically tailored for dry skin, including options like Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA and Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan. FOREO provides SUPERCHARGED SERUM 2.0, which also achieves a high fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or FOREO?

The Ordinary is more affordable, offering products on this page noted by reviewers for being affordable and great value serums.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or FOREO?

The products on this page from The Ordinary include acne-clearing serums and treatments with High or Superior Lovi fit levels for acne-prone skin, whereas FOREO features only one moisturizer on this page. Niacinamide helps reduce blemishes and regulate sebum production.

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When were The Ordinary and FOREO founded?

The Ordinary was founded in 2016 in Canada, while FOREO was founded in 2013.

Which brand has more products listed on the page, The Ordinary or FOREO?

The Ordinary has many more products listed on this comparison page than FOREO, which only features a single moisturizer.

Do either The Ordinary or FOREO products contain fragrance?

Every product on the page from both The Ordinary and FOREO 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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