The Ordinary is one of the most counterfeited skincare brands in the world — and Morocco is no exception.
Thousands of customers in Morocco search every month for ways to verify their products, spot fakes, and find trustworthy sources. Whether you bought yours from a parapharmacie, an online marketplace, or a reseller, this guide will help you know for certain whether your bottle is the real deal.
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Authenticity checking
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Step-by-step verification
The 4-Step Authenticity Check
These steps work for every The Ordinary product — niacinamide, glycolic acid, Volufiline, and more.
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Find the Batch Code
Look on the bottom or side of your product for a stamped or printed code — usually 4 to 8 characters long (for example: 3B1D or 4JL4). This is your primary authentication key. Don’t confuse it with the barcode number.
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Check It on CheckCosmetic.net
Go to checkcosmetic.net and enter your batch code along with « The Ordinary » or « DECIEM » as the brand. This free tool will tell you the manufacturing date, the estimated expiry, and whether the code pattern is consistent with genuine DECIEM products.
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Inspect the Packaging
Authentic The Ordinary products have clean, minimalist black-and-white packaging. The font is perfectly uniform. There are no smudges, blurry text, or color inconsistencies. The ingredient list on a fake is often missing ingredients, misspelled, or printed at a different size.
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Buy Only from Verified Resellers
The safest option is to buy directly from DECIEM’s official website (deciem.com) with international shipping, or from official Moroccan distributors. Buying from unverified online resellers or informal markets carries significant risk of receiving a counterfeit product.
A batch code alone doesn’t guarantee authenticity — counterfeiters sometimes copy real codes. Always combine the batch check with a careful physical inspection of the product and its packaging.
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Spot the fake
Red Flags: Signs Your Product May Be Counterfeit
These are the most common warning signs reported by customers who received fake The Ordinary products in Morocco:
- The price is significantly lower than the official DECIEM retail price
- The batch code doesn’t return a result on checkcosmetic.net — or shows an expired date from years ago
- The packaging font looks slightly different, bold, or has uneven spacing
- The product has an unusual smell — too strong, chemical, or completely odorless when the real version has a mild scent
- The texture is different — too watery, too thick, or separated
- No ingredient list, incomplete ingredient list, or misspelled INCI names
- The seller cannot provide proof of purchase from an authorized distributor
- The product is sold in a bulk lot with many other brands at a market stall
Where The Ordinary is from
Is The Ordinary Canadian or American?
This is one of the most searched questions by Moroccan customers — and the answer matters for understanding where your product should be manufactured.
The Ordinary is a brand by DECIEM, a Canadian company founded in Toronto, Ontario. Their products are manufactured in Canada. If your packaging says « Made in China » or any other country, that is a strong indicator of a counterfeit.
DECIEM also has offices and operations in the UK, but all The Ordinary products are produced in Canada. The official website is deciem.com, not any third-party domain.
Watch out
Some fake websites use domain names that closely mimic the official site. Always double-check the URL. The only official website is deciem.com.
Most searched products in Morocco
Spotlight: Volufiline & the Top Products Moroccan Customers Are Buying
Most verified product
Volufiline™ 1% (The Ordinary)
This is the most searched The Ordinary product unique to Morocco, with a click-through rate of over 30% on verification queries — meaning customers who search for it are highly intent on purchasing. Volufiline is a patented ingredient that targets volume in specific areas. Fakes are common. Always verify the batch code and check that the product lists « Volufiline™ (Sarsasapogenin, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Water) » in the ingredient list.
Other top products Moroccan customers are verifying and purchasing:
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% — most counterfeited product globally; check for the exact % on the label
- Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA — popular for brightening and hyperpigmentation; verify the 2% concentration
- Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution — also used for scalp care; widely searched in Morocco
- Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density — high search volume in Morocco for scalp and hair use
- Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum — customers frequently check for prostaglandin content; the original is prostaglandin-free
Buying in Morocco
Where to Buy The Ordinary in Morocco Safely
The Ordinary does not have an official standalone store in Morocco. However, several trusted parapharmacies and authorized online distributors carry the brand. When buying in person or online, ask the seller for their supplier invoice or authorization document from DECIEM.
If you’re purchasing online and the seller has no reviews, no return policy, and cannot tell you who their supplier is — walk away. The risk of receiving a counterfeit is too high.
For the highest confidence, ordering directly from deciem.com with international delivery to Morocco remains the safest route, even accounting for shipping time.
Price note
The official retail price for most The Ordinary serums is between $6–$20 USD. If a seller in Morocco is pricing significantly below the equivalent in dirhams, that’s a red flag. Cheap does not mean a bargain — it may mean counterfeit.
Popular use case
Using The Ordinary Glycolic Acid on Your Scalp
One of the most popular topics searched by Moroccan customers is whether The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution can be used on the scalp — for dandruff, oily scalp, or hair growth stimulation.
The short answer: yes, it can be used on the scalp, but with care. Apply it to a dry scalp, leave it for no more than 10–20 minutes, and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave it overnight — prolonged contact can cause irritation. Use it once a week maximum to start.
Customers have also reported using it for scalp psoriasis with positive results, though this should be discussed with a dermatologist first. If your product is counterfeit, applying it to your scalp could cause serious irritation — another reason why authenticity verification matters.
