Okay, we need to talk about The Ordinary’s Slowvember sale. Because if you’ve been eyeing their ridiculously affordable skincare (we’re talking $6 serums that actually work), now’s the time to stock up on everything.

🐌 What You Need to Know About Slowvember 🐌

Here’s the deal: The Ordinary is having their Slowvember sale through December 7th, and honestly, the math is kind of incredible. Every single product is 23% off – no exclusions, no codes needed. But here’s where it gets extra good: their curated collections are always 10% off, and during Slowvember, those discounts stack. So you’re getting 23% off PLUS an additional 10% off when you buy a collection. That’s serious savings on products that are already wallet-friendly to begin with.

Oh, and free shipping? Yes please!

Pro tip: When you add a collection to your cart, that extra 10% discount shows up automatically at checkout. No code hunting required!

🛍️ The Collections Worth Grabbing 🛍️

Not sure where to start? Let’s walk through the collections that are absolutely worth your money.

🤍 The Most Loved Collection 🤍

Can’t decide where to start with The Ordinary? This trio is basically their greatest hits album, and it’s perfect for skincare newbies or anyone who wants to try their cult faves.

Targets: Signs of Aging, Dullness, Dark Circles, Textural Irregularities, Puffiness, Signs of Congestion, Visible Shine, Dryness

What’s Inside:

• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – The blemish-fighter that brightens, smooths, and strengthens your skin barrier over time
• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 with Ceramides – Multi-weight hyaluronic acid that hydrates every layer of your skin while plumping and smoothing
• Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG – Your under-eye hero for depuffing and tackling dark circles

The Savings Breakdown:

• Full price: $25.10
• With Slowvember stacking: $17.39 | Savings: $7.71

✨ The Smooth Skin Collection ✨

If TikTok has taught us anything, it’s that everyone’s obsessed with The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid Toner (seriously, it’s gone viral multiple times). This collection bundles it with two other texture-smoothing heroes for extra soft skin.

Targets: Dullness, Uneven Skin Tone, Textural Irregularities, Signs of Congestion, Visible Shine, Dryness, Cleansing

What’s Inside:

• Squalane Cleanser – Removes makeup and impurities while keeping your moisture barrier happy
• Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner – The viral favorite that exfoliates, brightens, and smooths texture with daily use
• Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – Balances excess oil and helps reduce congestion

The Savings Breakdown:

• Full price: $25.20
• With Slowvember stacking: $17.48 | Savings: $7.72

🛡️ The Barrier Support Collection 🛡️

Your skin feeling angry, red, or just plain over it? This collection is like a security team for your moisture barrier, and right now you can snag it for way less than usual.

Targets: Signs of Aging, Look of Redness, Barrier Support, Dryness, Cleansing

What’s Inside:

• Glycolipid Cream Cleanser – Gentle, non-stripping formula that removes makeup while maintaining hydration
• Soothing & Barrier Support Serum – The star player that recovers your skin barrier in 2 hours and delivers an 86% hydration boost
• Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 with Ceramides – Strengthens barrier while plumping and smoothing skin
• Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramide – Their most nourishing moisturizer for all-day hydration

The Savings Breakdown:

• Full price: $61.90
• With Slowvember stacking: $42.89 | Savings: $19.01 (the highest savings on any of the collections!) 

🌸 The Sensitive Skin Collection 🌸

Sensitive skin sisters, this one’s for you! This gentle trio smooths texture and supports your skin barrier without any irritation drama.

Targets: Look of Redness, Barrier Support, Uneven Skin Tone, Dryness

What’s Inside:

• Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner – Gentle exfoliating toner that gives all-day hydration and encourages brighter, smoother skin
• Soothing & Barrier Support Serum – Eight key technologies to repair barrier, soothe discomfort, and reduce redness
• Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA – Daily moisturizer that strengthens barrier with immediate and all-day hydration

The Savings Breakdown:

• Full price: $37.70
• With Slowvember stacking: $26.14 | Savings: $11.56

💪 The Multi-Peptide Collection 💪

Peptides are having a major moment right now, and this duo tackles aging concerns across your face and eye area. If you’re looking for firmer, smoother skin, this is your move.

Targets: Signs of Aging, Crow’s Feet, Dark Circles, Puffiness, Dryness

What’s Inside:

• Multi-Peptide + HA Serum – Four peptide technologies plus hyaluronic acid to smooth, firm, and improve elasticity
• Multi-Peptide Eye Serum – Targets crow’s feet, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, and under-eye bags

The Savings Breakdown:

• Full price: $44.90
• With Slowvember stacking: $31.14 | Savings: $13.76

🧴 The Body Care Collection 🧴

With a 4.7-star rating (their highest-rated collection!), this body care trio is clearly doing something right. It tackles acne, uneven tone, and dryness from neck to toes.

Targets: Signs of Aging, Dryness

What’s Inside:

• Salicylic Acid 0.5% Body Serum – Treats body acne and gives you clearer, smoother skin
• Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion – Evens skin tone and reduces the look of dark spots
• Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion – Lightweight, all-day hydration that strengthens your skin barrier

The Savings Breakdown:

• Full price: $44.00
• With Slowvember stacking: $30.52 | Savings: $13.48

🔎 More Collections to Explore 🔍

The Ordinary has six additional collections during Slowvember, all with that stackable discount magic:

• The Eye, Lash & Brow Collection – Everything for your eye area, lashes, and brows
• The Hydration Collection – Deep moisture for thirsty skin
• The Hair & Scalp Collection – Haircare with the same science-backed approach
• The Vitamin C & A Collection – Brightening and retinol powerhouses
• The Antioxidant Collection – Environmental protection formulas
• The Uneven Skin Tone Collection – For targeting hyperpigmentation and dark spots

🛒 Stock Up Smart 🛒 

If you weren’t familiar with The Ordinary before Slowvember, they’ve got a massive cult following for a reason. They’re all about simple, effective, science-backed formulas at prices that don’t make you wince. And the beauty of this sale? You’re getting serious savings on products that are already crazy affordable. 

Slowvember runs through December 7, so you’ve got time to think through what your skin actually needs (no frantic Black Friday panic required). Whether you’re stocking up on favorites or finally trying that serum everyone keeps talking about, the math works in your favor. Happy shopping!

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