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The Ordinary vs Environ

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

The Ordinary and Environ are distinct skincare lines created to address various complexion needs through targeted ingredients. The Canadian brand centers on accessible serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, whereas the second option is widely loved for its luxurious masks and advanced formulas. Both lines suit dry and sensitive skin, while their specific treatments address acne-prone, mature, and uneven complexions. They differ primarily in their product scope and formulation philosophy, offering tailored paths to support overall skin health.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Environ products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Environ: which is better?

The Ordinary offers a much wider range of products that Lovi rates best for dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin types, whereas Environ only features one mask on this page.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Environ?

The products on this page from The Ordinary are often mentioned by reviewers as affordable and great value serums, while Environ does not feature affordability highlights on this page.

When was The Ordinary founded compared to Environ?

The Ordinary was founded in 2016, while Environ was founded in 1990.

Do products from The Ordinary and Environ contain fragrance?

Every product on the products on this page for both The Ordinary and Environ 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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