Brand comparison
Minimalist vs The Ordinary in Malaysia (2026)
Minimalist is from India with 24 products listed in Malaysia; The Ordinary is from Canada with 24. The clearest difference is range: Minimalist leans more toward men products than The Ordinary does. We have not tested either brand and this page does not pick a winner.
What this compares.Availability in Malaysia and what each brand’s local range is built around — counted from their own listings, not from their marketing. It is not a review, and “which is better” depends on your skin, which is a question for a doctor rather than a directory.
| Minimalist | The Ordinary | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | India | Canada |
| Products listed here | 24 | 24 |
| Dry / barrier | 10 | 10 |
| Pigmentation | 10 | 5 |
| Acne | 9 | 4 |
| Anti-ageing | 5 | 7 |
| Sensitive | 6 | 3 |
| Oily / pores | 5 | 2 |
| Men | 6 | 0 |
| Combination | 1 | 0 |
Counts are products in our Malaysian catalogue whose listing names that concern. A product can appear under more than one.
Minimalist best sellers
Minimalist 10% Vitamin B5 ( Panthenol ) Oil Free Lightweight Face Moisturizer with Zinc For Oily & Acne Prone Skin | 50g
30k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeMinimalist 0.1% Retinal Anti Aging Face Serum with Oleyl Adapalenate (0.5%) & Bakuchiol | Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeMinimalist 2% Salicylic Acid + LHA Cleanser For Oily Acne Prone Skin | Oil & Acne Control Gentle Non Drying Face Wash
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeMinimalist Multivitamin SPF 50 PA++++ Sunscreen | With Niacinamide & Panthenol | 0 White Cast | In Vivo tested in US
9k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeMinimalist Dry Skin Face Moisturizer | 5% Marula Oil with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E for Deep Nourishment & Hydration
8k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeMinimalist 0.3% Retinol Anti Aging Face Serum with Bakuchiol, Coenzyme Q 10 & Squalane | Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
7k+ soldCheck price on Shopee
The Ordinary best sellers
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - 100mL / 240mL | Smooth Skin, AHA Toner
70k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - 30mL /60mL| Oil Control, Acne-Prone Skin, Brightening
60k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA - 30mL/ 60mL | Brightening and Dark Spot Serum
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Eye Serum - 30 mL | Targets Dark Circle and Puffiness
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - 30mL/60mL | Hydrating, Lightweight Serum, With Ceramides
10k+ soldCheck price on ShopeeThe Ordinary Multi Peptide Serum for Hair Density - 30mL / 60mL | For Thicker, Fuller-Looking Hair
10k+ soldCheck price on Shopee
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