
These routines have been put together by Deciem and shared by the Deciem Addicts in the Independent Facebook Group The Ordinary & Deciem Chat Room. These personalized Deciem skincare routines will give you a really good idea of products you can and cannot use together and you may even find one suitable for you and your skin. Please remember that this is just a guide and what works for one person may not work for you.
You can find more The Ordinary Regimens including the brand new Deciem routines for congestion, hydration, antioxidant along with general signs of ageing, rosacea, textural irregularities, pigmentation, oily and sensitive skin.
Personalised The Ordinary Routines
Please note that Deciem now advise not to use Niacinamide with any of their Vitamin C products including derivatives.
Routine 1 Skin Type & Concerns
- Hormonal Acne
- Mixed dry to oily
- Hyperpigmentation
- Go to this routine now
Routine 2 Skin Type & Concerns
- Dehydration / dry skin
- Acne only in certain areas
- Dullness
- Redness
- Got to this routine
Routine 3 Skin Type & Concerns
- Combination Skin
- Sensitive Skin
- Prone to spots
- Prone to blackheads
- Large pores
- Uneven skin tone
- Signs of ageing
- Go to this routine
Routine 4 Skin Type & Concerns
- Dry
- Sensitive
- Skin becomes flakey
- Red and itchy
- Go to this routine
Routine 5 Skin Type & Concerns
- Dry
- Large pores
- Acne
- Uneven skin tone
- Go to this routine
More Deciem Routines
Routine 6 Skin Type & Concerns
- Dry skin
- Large pores
- Acne scars & blemishes
- Dullness
- Redness (not rosacea)
- Go to this routine
Routine 7 Skin Type & Concerns
- Dry
- Textural Irregularities
- Dark Spots
- Occasional Acne
- Go to this routine
Routine 8 Skin Type & Concerns
- Acne-prone
- Combination
- Acne scarring
- Textural irregularities
- Sebum production
- Go to this routine
Routine 9 Skin Type & Concerns
- Dry
- Uneven Tone
- UnevenTexture
- Go to this routine
Routine 10 Skin Type & Concerns
- UnevenTone
- Acne-Prone
- Go to this routine
Routine 11 Skin Type & Concerns
- Oily Skin
- Acne scarring
- Hyperpigmentation
- Go to this routine
Routine 12 Skin Type & Concerns
- Oily Skin
- Rosacea type 2
- Dark circles under eyes
- Fine lines
- Go to this routine
Deciem Routines
Deciem recently launched a brand new LIVE CHAT service on their website where you can video chat with staff from all the shops to discuss your skincare and routines. Just go to their website and wait for the chatbox to appear.
Routine 1
hormonal acne | mixed dry to oily | hyper-pigmentation
Morning Routine | Evening Routine | Evening Routine 1/2 times a week |
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Niacinamide (more molecules) Alpha Arbutin (more molecules) Natural Moisturising Factors (hydrators) Mineral UV Filters SPF 15 or 30 with Antioxidants or NIOD Survival 10, 20, 30 | Niacinamide Retinol 0.2% in Squalane Rose Hip Seed Oil | AHA 30% + BHA 2% Rose Hip Seed Oil |
Routine 2
dehydrated/dry skin | acne only in certain areas | dullness | skin gets red
Routine 3
combination | sensitive | prone to spots | prone to blackheads | large pores | Uneven skin tone |signs of ageing
Routine 4
dry | sensitive | skin becomes flakey | red and itchy
Morning Routine | Evening Routine |
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Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors | Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmistate Marula Oil |
Routine 5
dry | large pores | acne | uneven skin tone
Morning Routine | Evening Routine |
Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Niacinamide Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Natural Moisturising Factors | Squalane Cleanser Glycolic Acid Niacinamide Marula Oil Natural Moisturising Factors |
Routine 6
dry skin | large pores | acne scars & blemishes |
dullness | redness (not rosacea)
Morning Routine | Evening Routine | Evening Routine 1 or 2 times a week |
Squalane Cleanser Ascorbyl Glucoside Niacinamide EUK 134 Sun Cream | Squalane Cleanser Niacinamide Borage Seed Oil Azelaic Acid | Squalane Cleanser AHA 30% Borage Seed Oil |
Routine 7
dry | textural irregularities | dark spots | occasional acne
Morning Routine | Evening Routine |
Alpha Arbutin Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors | Lactic Acid 5% Niacinamide 10% Hyaluronic Acid Rose Hip Seed Oil Natural Moisturising Factors |
Routine 8
acne-prone | combination | acne scarring | textural irregularities | sebum production
Morning Routine | Evening Routine | Evening Routine 1 – 2 times a week |
Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Alpha Arbutin Niacinmide Azelaic Acid Natural Moisturisng Factors SPF | Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Alpha Arbutin Niacinamide Azelaic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors | Salicylic Acid masque Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors |
Routine 9
dry | uneven Tone | uneven texture
Morning Routine | Evening Routine |
Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Alpha arbutin Natural Moisturising Factors Sunscreen | Hyaluronic Acid Lactic Acid Rose Hip Seed Oil Natural Moisturising Factors |
Routine 10
uneven tone | acne-prone
Morning Routine | Evening routine | Evening Routine 1 or 2 times a week |
Cleanse Alpha Arbutin Vitamin C 23% SPF | Cleanse Lactic acid 5% Niacinamide Alpha Arbutin | Cleanse AHA 30% Niacinamide Alpha Arbutin |
Routine 11
Oily Skin | Acne Scarring | Hyperpigmentation
Morning Routine | Evening routine |
Cleanse Hylamide Pore Control The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin Marine Hyaluronics Natural Moisturising Factors SPF | Cleanse Hylamide Pore Control Alpha Arbutin Marine Hyaluronics Natural Moisturising Factors |
Routine 12
Morning Routine | Evening routine |
Cleanse Hylamide Sub Q Eyes Hylamide Sensitive Fix Booster The Ordinary Buffet Hyaluronic Acid The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors SPF | Cleanse Hylamide Sub Q Eyes Hylamide Sensitive Fix Booster Buffet The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors |
Hylamide Routine
A Basic Hylamide Routine
Hylamide is the Deciem brand that sits right between The Ordinary and NIOD. It´s a really well-priced brand with some fantastic products. The Hylamide Core Series is a brilliant set for anyone wanting a really easy skincare routine.
- High-Efficiency Face Cleaner (cleanser)
- Sub Q Mist (hydrating mist)
- Hylamide Sub Q Skin (face serum similar to Buffet)
- Sub Q Eyes (eye serum)
A simple NIOD Routine

For a simple NIOD routine, you could try these to start.
- Low Viscosity Cleaning Ester NIOD LVCE
- Copper Amino Isolate Serum NIOD CAIS 2
- Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex NIOD MMHC2
- Fractionated Eye Contour Concentrate NIOD FECC
- Hydration Vaccine NIOD HV
There are many combinations and don’t forget that you can ask Deciem for a NIOD routine too.
Swapping The Ordinary for Hyalmide & NIOD
You can find a chart here with all the products you could switch up to between The Ordinary, Hylamide & NIOD here.
- Hylamide Sub Q Skin could replace The Ordinary Buffet or other peptides
- Sub Q Eyes could replace The Ordinary Caffeine Solution or NIOD FECC
- Hylamide High-Efficiency Face Cleaner could replace The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Low-Molecular HA you could use instead of The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, Marine Hyaluronics or NIOD MMHC2
- Hylamide C25 for The Ordinary Vitamin C
If you wish to target pigmentation you could add NIOD MG Modulating Glucosides. For a really simple NIOD evening routine, cleanse and use NIOD CAIL Copper Amino Isolate Lipid.
Swapping The Ordinary for NIOD
You can find a chart The Ordinary vs Hylamide vs NIOD here.
- Hyaluronic Acid & Marine Hyaluronics to NIOD MMHC
- The Ordinary Buffet + Copper Peptides – NIOD CAIL Copper Amino Isolate Lipid.
- The Ordinary Vitamin Cs to NIOD Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid Network
- Squalane Cleanser to NIOD LVCE
- The Ordinary Sun Creams to NIOD Survival 10, 20, 30
- For more information on NIOD, check The Beginner´s Guide to NIOD