Brand comparison
Paula's Choice vs The Ordinary in Malaysia (2026)
Paula's Choice is from United States with 25 products listed in Malaysia; The Ordinary is from Canada with 24. The clearest difference is range: Paula's Choice leans more toward acne 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.
| Paula's Choice | The Ordinary | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | United States | Canada |
| Products listed here | 25 | 24 |
| Dry / barrier | 11 | 10 |
| Anti-ageing | 9 | 7 |
| Acne | 7 | 4 |
| Pigmentation | 5 | 5 |
| Oily / pores | 4 | 2 |
| Sensitive | 2 | 3 |
Counts are products in our Malaysian catalogue whose listing names that concern. A product can appear under more than one.
Paula's Choice best sellers
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting Eksfoliasi Cecair 2% BHA Asid Salisilik - 2% BHA Salicylic Acid Liquid Exfoliator
60k+ soldCheck price on ShopeePaula's Choice Clear Pencuci Muka Gel dengan Asid Salisilik - Clear Acne Gel Cleanser for Face with Salicylic Acid
7k+ soldCheck price on ShopeePaula's Choice Eksfoliasi Badan Ringan 2% BHA Asid Salisilik - Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA Salicylic Acid
6k+ soldCheck price on ShopeePaula's Choice Skin Balancing Toner Mengecilkan Pori - Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner
4k+ soldCheck price on ShopeePaula's Choice Pelembap Perlindungan AntiKedutan Ringan HarianBerwarna SPF30-Resist SuperLight DailyWrinkleDefenseSPF 30
4k+ soldCheck price on ShopeePaula's Choice Clinical Serum Anti-Penuaan 1% Retinol+Ceramide Clinical 1% Retinol AntiAging Hydrating Treatment Serum
3k+ 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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