The Ordinary is launching six new products – here’s how to get exclusive access to the first drop

As ever, The Ordinary is also introducing a lesser-known ingredient to our beauty vocabulary. “Glucoside surfactants are naturally-derived, non-ionic mild surfactants that are commonly used in formulations that require gentleness – for example, baby care and sensitive skincare products,” says Prudvi Kaka, Chief Scientific Officer at The Ordinary & DECIEM. “The two glucoside surfactants included in our Glucoside Foaming Cleanser are decyl-and coco-glucoside, which function as the cleansing components within the formula to effectively remove surface level impurities while also maintaining the skin’s moisture barrier.”

According to Prudvi, you can also use the Squalane Cleanser and Glucoside Foaming Cleanser in tandem as part of your night time double cleansing regime as both have very different textures. The Squalane Cleanser is more of a balm and works perfectly for the first cleansing step, which “usually consists of an oil-like or oil-based cleanser to gently remove makeup, sunscreen, and dirt”, says Prudvi. 

The second cleanse typically involves “using a water-based cleanser to remove any residual oil and leave the face feeling clean and refreshed,” says Prudvi, noting that the Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is perfect for this and will also “strengthen the skin’s barrier, improve the look of skin clarity and texture, and promote skin radiance and suppleness with continued use.”

With five more product drops on the horizon, 2023 is already shaping up for extraordinary skin.