This is your heads-up on a brand-new product! Say hello to the very first essence by The Ordinary – The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence is available now!
The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence is the 2nd new product to be released this year. This new essence went live at 9am EST on the 25th February. The first new product of the year was Growth Factors 15%.
Your 15-Second Guide To The New Essence
- It is a hydrating essence that primes for skincare penetration
- This will come in a 100ml bottle
- Apply morning and evening if you wish
- Use directly after cleansing and before your serums, after Milky Toner if using.
- Conflicts: Avoid Retinoids and Acids in the same regimen.
- The main ingredients are Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Caproyl Prolinate, Glycogen
- Price: 13.50€ | 10.60 GBP | 15.90 CAD | 12.00 USD
- Buy it here
Take a look at the Multi-Active Delivery Essence
This is one of the first samples I received in September 2024, when I was invited to The Ordinary HQ. It was one of the most remarkable events, including a look at all the brand-new products coming in 2025. The Essence will come in a 100ml bottle. It´s incredibly lightweight and leaves skin feeling soft, silky, and hydrated. You would use it directly after cleansing and before applying your serums.
What does The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence do?
It´s a hydrating and conditioning essence that primes your skin for the absorption of the active ingredient and is proven to double the penetration of The Ordinary Niacinamide after one hour.
This conditioning formula provides immediate hydration and softness, leaving the skin smoother. Its lightweight, water-based texture helps strengthen the skin barrier with just one use while keeping skin nourished throughout the day for a radiant glow.
When will the new Essence by The Ordinary launch?
This launched on teh 25th February at 9am EST.
How much will the new essence cost by The Ordinary?
The prices are now up on the website. Price: 13.50€ | 10.60 GBP | 15.90 CAD | 12.00 USD
What size is the new Multi-Active Delivery Essence?
This is a 100ml bottle.
Are there conflicts?
Avoid direct acids & retinol/retinoids in the same routine.
How to use The Ordinary Delivery Essence
Apply after cleansing and before applying your serums.
My Personal Views So Far
I only have a tiny amount in a small sample bottle to try, and I have been using this for about 4 days now, so it´s not a full review. What I can tell you is that when I apply directly after cleansing, my skin feels soft, smooth, and hydrated. I´ve been applying my serums, and I feel they are absorbing better because I often get those dreaded “bits,” but I´ve noticed this isn´t happening. I do chop and change products as I´m always trying things out, so maybe it´s just a coincidence – let´s see! I can´t wait to get a whole bottle to give this a go.
How To Layer The Ordinary Essence
If you´re wondering in which order to apply The Ordinary Multi-Active Essence, it would be applied directly after cleansing. However, if you´re using the Milky Toner, you would apply this after.
The Ordinary Glass Skin Regimen Incorporating The New Essence
A brand new skincare regimen has been added to The Ordinary website. It´s the Glass Skin Regimen.
In this order, you would apply the following;
- Glycolipid Cream Cleanser
- Milky Toner – apply a few drops with a cotton pad or fingers
- Multi-Active Delivery Essence – apply a few drops to the face
- Niacinamide – 2 or 3 drops is all you need. Pat and massage until absorbed
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides. Seal all your products in with a pea-size of this moisturiser.
Now, if you know The Ordinary, you´ll know that sometimes their answers can contradict. In the regimen, you can see they have put the Milky Toner before the essence. On Instagram, someone posted:
“Am I correct in assuming I would apply it after the milky toner?”
“T.O It should be your first step after cleansing.”
“But the product listing on your website states that it should come after the milky toner.”
“Either works just fine, depending on your preference.”
Ingredients
Main Ingredients includes 4 powerful technologies that boost hydration and help the penetration of your other skincare products.
- 10% Glycerin – this is a humectant. Great for elasticity and hydration.
- 5% Propanediol – this is what helps increase the delivery of key ingredients
- Sodium Caproyl Prolinate – this is an amino acid derivative and hydrates
- Glycogen – this is a polysaccharide that energizes skin.
AQUA/WATER/EAU, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM CAPROYL PROLINATE, GLYCOGEN, GELLAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN
FAQS About The Multi-Delivery Essence
Some of the FAQs have been asked and answered by The Ordinary on social media. TO = The Ordinary
Are there any conflicts? TO. says it is best to avoid direct acids and retinoids/retinol.
Can the essence be used on the scalp? TO says it´s only been tested for the face.
Could this be used in the same routine at GF15%? TO says yes, it can.
If using Copper Peptides with the essence, what comes first? TO Essence will come first.
Multi-Active Delivery Essence before or after Hyaluronic Acid? Before.
Does this replace the glycolic acid? TO. No, it doesn´t. The essence doesn’t offer any direct acid/exfoliating properties. It focuses on dehydration and dryness while helping improve the penetration of subsequent skincare ingredients.
Can this be used before Vitamin C? TO. Yes, it can.
What is in this essence that makes other skincare penetrate deeper? TO. It contains a specific combination of four active technologies, effectively boosting skin hydration to increase the penetration of skincare ingredients. This includes Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Caproyl Prolinate.
What´s the difference between this essence and the milky toner? The Milky Toner gently exfoliates and smooths skin whilst the essence boosts hydration with humectants like glycerin to increase the penetration of your other skincare ingredients.
Would the essence come before or after the milky toner? The essence would come after the milky toner.
Videos of the new essence
Here are some more videos by Skincare Influencers. This is Sam By The Counter.
