Multi-Active Delivery Essence — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 10, 2026
10% glycerin essence for hydration and slip; plays well under serums.
What the community says
A watery first-step essence built around 10% glycerin, propanediol, and glycogen. People use it when their skin feels tight or they want a little more slip before serums. It’s not a heavy hydrator, so very dry skin may still need moisturizer.
What this means for you
Backed by 8 threads from r/40plusskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 10 mentions across 8 threads
The Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/40plusskincare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“or the Ordinary Multi-Active Delivery Essence for Hydration.”
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“What is skin flooding?”
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“Hydration is key.”
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“The Ordinary Multi-Essence to absorb products better”
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“In this exact order:”
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“Exact products I use now (YMMV!)”
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“Then I apply either The Ordinary Multi Active Delivery Essence or Garnier Hyaluron Barrier Repair Liquid Care”
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“I don't always use them, it depends”
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“Then I apply either The Ordinary Multi Active Delivery Essence...”
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“I have the ordinary essence”
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“* I will add some serums and toners once my skin settles in”
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“but now I am just keeping it ultra simple”
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“AM”
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“- The ordinary multi active delivery essence”
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“Current routine:”
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“I was looking at getting The Ordinary Multi Active Delivery Essence, is this a good option?”
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“If so, how would I incorporate this into my routine”
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“I assume I likely need another hydrating product since my skin gets a bit dry during the day.”
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