How To Save Money On The Ordinary Skincare With This Simple Hack
Run to stock up on your skincare faves.
Let’s face it, skincare and makeup isn’t always cheap so if there’s an opportunity to grab products for less we’re all over it.
If you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your beauty & skincare essentials cheaper and more cost-effective you’ve come to the right place as we’ve found you an easy way to save money on The Ordinary so you can stock up on your faves and try some new products from your wishlist too.
How to save money on The Ordinary
We’re pretty obsessed with The Ordinary for affordable skincare that actually delivers results and doesn’t hurt our wallets. We’ve analysed what students are buying using their student discount codes The Ordinary remains a steady favourite brand among our users* so we know that you love The Ordinary skincare too.
While it’s already a pretty affordable brand, there’s a simple hack that can help you save even more money on The Ordinary and that’s thanks to our student discount at Boots. Thanks to our Boots student discount you can stock up on your fave skincare and beauty and save money!
So, next time you’re shopping for your skincare don’t forget to use your Boots student discount to help you treat yourself without breaking the bank.
The most popular The Ordinary products for students
Our research has shown The Ordinary skincare products that students can’t stop buying* and come back for again and again.
Here are the most popular The Ordinary products with students— but don’t let this limit you when you’re shopping, as skincare is different for everyone!
What skincare products do I need?
If you’re a skincare newbie you might be wondering what you need to use all of these products for. We know it can be tricky to work out what’s best for your skin and what you actually need to be using each day, so here’s a handy summary of what these different ingredients can do for your skin.
- Niacinamide– A form of vitamin B3 that can help to brighten skin, reduce the appearance of pores and minimise redness and hyperpigmentation
- Salicylic acid– A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that can help to exfoliate and unclog pores, reduce acne inflammation, control oil production, fade dark spots and improve skin texture
- Glycolic acid– An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that can help to reduce acne, unclog pores, moisturise skin, smooth fine lines and combat sun damage
- Hyaluronic acid– A substance naturally found in the body but used in skincare to smooth skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines
- Squalane– A saturated oil that can help to improve skin hydration and moisturise for softer skin
- Alpha-Arbutin– A plant-based or synthetic ingredient that can help to brighten skin, fade dark spots and promote a more even skin tone
- Azelaic Acid– An organic compound that has anti-inflammatory properties and can help to decrease pigmentation and acne scars, reduce redness and even out skin tones
Skincare is different for everyone, you don’t need a ten-step routine every morning but if you find one or two holy grail products that work for you you’ll probably be good to go.
If you’re still unsure we recommend heading to TikTok as there are plenty of reviews and tutorials on how to layer your skincare!
How to use your Boots student discount
You can use your Boots student discount both online and in-store. To redeem your discount you’ll need to be a Boots Advantage Card member and you can sign up for this online or in-store. Being an Advantage Card member already has loads of perks such as exclusive discounts and the ability to collect points and use them to pay, and when you link your Advantage Card to your Student Beans account you’ll have even more opportunities to save.
Once you have an Advantage Card you’ll need to link it to your Student Beans account in order to get your student discount. To do this you can ask a staff member in-store while checking out and once your accounts have been linked you can use our Boots student discount to save money whenever you shop at Boots both online and in-store.
For more skincare tips check out our guide to the skincare that students love from LOOKFANTASTIC and where you shop makeup & skincare dupes on a budget.
Unlock even more with Student Beans
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- Sign up to a Student Beans account now or login to start saving on the biggest and best brands.
- Download the Student Beans app to unlock exclusive app-only discounts to make student life a little bit more affordable.
*Based on students who bought The Ordinary products from Boots using a Student Beans code
