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The Ordinary vs Bio-Oil

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

The Ordinary and Bio-Oil are two distinct skincare lines known for providing targeted moisture and barrier support. The Ordinary offers versatile serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners built around hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane, while the brand is beloved for its specialized product types and expertly blended formulas that nourish the skin. Both choices suit dry skin best, though the first brand also fits dry sensitive skin, and the second brand additionally suits mature and uneven skin types. They differ primarily in their ingredient profiles and specific formulations, as the Canadian brand relies on single-active science for concerns like acne and dark spots, while the oil brand delivers balanced daily hydration through a singular, comforting blend.

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

Popular The Ordinary vs Bio-Oil products

Questions and answers

The Ordinary or Bio-Oil: which is better?

The products on this page from The Ordinary generally offer a better fit across more skin types than Bio-Oil, which often carries caution or warning ratings for oily and acne-prone skin. Additionally, niacinamide helps reduce cutaneous pigmentation and suppresses melanosome transfer.

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What is the difference between The Ordinary and Bio-Oil?

The products on this page by The Ordinary are fragrance-free and feature targeted ingredients like hyaluronic acid and squalane, whereas Bio-Oil offers a single skincare oil that contains fragrance. Lovi rates The Ordinary as a High fit for dry skin, while Bio-Oil is an Average fit for dry skin.

Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

Which is more affordable, The Ordinary or Bio-Oil?

The products on this page from The Ordinary are frequently noted by reviewers for being affordable and providing great value.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products, The Ordinary or Bio-Oil?

The Ordinary has more fragrance-free products, as every product on its page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, whereas Bio-Oil has fragrance in its Skincare Oil.

When was each brand founded and who currently owns them?

The Ordinary was founded in 2016 in Canada and is currently owned by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Bio-Oil was founded in 1987 and is currently owned by Union-Swiss (Pty) Ltd.

How does the fit level for dry skin compare between The Ordinary's Skincare products and Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil?

The products on this page from The Ordinary generally fit dry skin well, with Lovi fit levels ranging from average to superior across their range. In contrast, Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil has an average fit level for dry skin.

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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