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The Ordinary vs OPTASE

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

The Ordinary and OPTASE are two distinct skincare collections that offer targeted solutions for varying complexions. The former is a Canadian brand known for serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while the latter is deeply loved for gentle makeup removers and carefully balanced formulas. Both options suit dry and sensitive skin best, though the first brand also caters to acne-prone, dark spot, and mature concerns with specific acid and niacinamide treatments. Ultimately, they differ through the former's ingredient-driven potency and the latter's soothing, restorative approach to calm 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 OPTASE products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular The Ordinary vs OPTASE products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or OPTASE: which is better?

The Ordinary offers a much larger selection of products on this page and is rated best for dry, dry sensitive, and sensitive skin types. OPTASE features only a single makeup remover on the page, which has a high fit for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between The Ordinary and OPTASE?

The Ordinary offers a large range of serums, toners, and moisturizers for many skin types, whereas OPTASE features a single makeup remover focused on sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or OPTASE?

The products on this page from The Ordinary include affordable and great value serums among their options, while OPTASE features only a single eye makeup remover on this page and does not highlight affordability.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The Ordinary or OPTASE?

The Ordinary is more likely to help prevent breakouts, as the products on this page feature several acne-clearing serums and a high fit level for acne-prone skin, whereas OPTASE features only a makeup remover. Hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture in the skin.

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Do either The Ordinary or OPTASE products contain added fragrances?

Every product on this page from both The Ordinary and OPTASE lists no added fragrance in its ingredients.

How does the founding year and parent company compare between The Ordinary and OPTASE?

Both The Ordinary and OPTASE were founded in 2016. However, The Ordinary is owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. while OPTASE is owned by Scope Health Group.

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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