If you're a fan of The Ordinary, you know that prices can vary a lot from store to store in Iraq. This week (May 17–24), we’ve scanned all available retailers to find the products with the biggest cross-store price spreads — so you can save the most by comparing before you buy.
1. Eye puffiness fix with a 148.9% spread
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG - 30ml is a lightweight under-eye solution that fights puffiness and dark circles. The best price this week is just 15,000 IQD, but we found it as high as 37,328 IQD in other stores. That’s a 148.9% difference! If you buy at the cheapest store, you save over 22,000 IQD.
2. Gentle cleanser, big savings (89.5% spread)
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser - 150ml removes makeup while hydrating skin. Available at 3 stores, the price jumps from 19,000 IQD to 36,000 IQD. That’s an 89.5% spread — so check around before you grab one.
3. Hydration heroes with 76.5% difference
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The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 - 60ml and 
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum come in at a best price of 17,000 IQD, but can cost up to 30,000 IQD elsewhere. That’s a 76.5% spread. A simple click could save you 13,000 IQD per bottle.
4. Exfoliating toner with 66.7% spread
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner - 240ml is a popular AHA toner that smooths and brightens. It’s found at 6 stores, ranging from 15,000 to 25,000 IQD. The 66.7% spread means you could pay 10,000 IQD more if you don’t compare.
5. Lactic acid serum for sensitive skin (66.1% spread)
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + Hyaluronic Acid 2% gently exfoliates without irritation. Best price 15,500 IQD, highest 25,750 IQD — a 66.1% difference. Worth shopping around.
6. Bright set for a complete routine (31.4% spread)
The Ordinary Bright Set for Skin Care includes cleanser, caffeine solution, vitamin C serum, and glycolic toner. The best price is 51,000 IQD, but it can cost 67,000 IQD. Saving 16,000 IQD is easy if you buy from the right store.
7. Soothing aloe serum (25% spread)
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution Serum - 30ml calms blemish-prone skin. At 24,000 IQD best vs. 30,000 IQD worst, the 25% spread still saves you 6,000 IQD.
8. Mandelic acid serum – smallest gap (15.4% spread)
The Ordinary Mandelic Acid 10% + HA - 30ml is a gentle AHA serum. Only 2 stores carry it, with prices from 13,000 to 15,000 IQD. The spread is just 15.4%, but every dinar counts.
9. Milky toner with fermented goodness (14.3% spread)
The Ordinary Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milkey Toner - 100ml hydrates and revives skin. Best price 21,000 IQD, highest 24,000 IQD — a modest 14.3% spread, but still worth checking.
This week’s lesson: The biggest spreads are on eye care and cleansers. Don’t pay more than you have to. Compare prices on TajPrice before you buy — your wallet will thank you.