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# Ingredient-Focused Skincare Books
Ingredients by The Ordinary Helps Consumers Understand Formulas

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-10-15 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ingredients-by-the-ordinary
References: [cosmeticsbusiness](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/the-ordinary-launches-first-book-ingredients) & [theordinary](https://theordinary.com/en-gb/ingredients-book-100735.html)

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[The Ordinary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ordinary-white-papers) has officially released its first-ever physical product that's not a beauty formulation, Ingredients, and it's the brand's first-ever book, designed to simplify skincare education for consumers.

The Ordinary is known for [affordable, ingredient-focused formulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boots-modern-chemistry) like the best-selling 'GF 15% Solution' and the 'Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%,' and understanding the what, when, and why behind each skincare product is foundational to getting the most out of the brand's quality, results-driven offerings.

With Ingredients, consumers can flip through the pages of the hardcover coffee table book to discover the best ingredients for [common skin concerns like acne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powdertocream-concentrate) and sensitivity, and challenge their beliefs about certain ingredients and claims that are widely accepted and perpetuated by the beauty industry at large.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 8.2/10
- Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 53%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Educational Skincare Publications:** A growing consumer interest in ingredient literacy is driving demand for educational materials that demystify complex skincare formulations.
- **Transparency in Beauty Products:** There is an increasing emphasis on transparency within the beauty industry, encouraging brands to offer detailed information about the active components in their products.
- **Individualized Skincare Regimens:** Personalized skincare approaches are gaining traction as consumers seek tailored solutions addressing specific skin concerns informed by the latest ingredient knowledge.

### Where This Applies

- **Publishing:** The convergence of beauty and publishing industries presents innovative opportunities for informative content aimed at skincare education.
- **Cosmetic Manufacturing:** Evolving consumer preferences for transparency and specificity are prompting manufacturers to refine product offerings to align with educated consumer bases.
- **E-learning Platforms:** Integrating academic rigor with consumer-friendly content, e-learning platforms could enter the beauty education space by offering digital courses that expand on ingredient-focused subjects.

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