
* These Deciem Personalised Routines were shared by the members of the Facebook Group quite a while ago, and since then, The Ordinary conflicts have been updated.
These personalised skincare routines have been put together by Deciem and kindly shared by the Deciem Addicts in the Facebook Group. These routines will give you a really good idea of products you can and cannot use together, and maybe you’ll find one perfect for you and your skin. You can build your own skincare routine here.
You can find more The Ordinary Regimens for general signs of ageing/anti-ageing, rosacea, textural irregularities, pigmentation, oily and sensitive skin.
Build Your Own Skincare Routine
Routine 1 Skin Type / Concerns Hormonal Acne Mixed dry to oily Hyperpigmentation Go to this routine now | Routine 6 Skin Type / Concerns dry skin large pores acne scars & blemishes dullness redness (not rosacea) Go to this routine |
Routine 2 Skin Type / Concerns Dehydration / dry skin Acne only in certain areas Dullness Redness Got to this routine | Routine 7 Skin Type / Concerns dry textural irregularities dark spots occasional acne Go to this routine |
Routine 3 Skin Type / Concerns Combination Sensitive Prone to spots Prone to blackheads Large pores Uneven skin tone Signs of ageing Go to this routine | Routine 8 Skin Type / Concerns acne-prone combination acne scarring textural irregularities sebum production Go to this routine |
Routine 4 Skin Type / Concerns Dry Sensitive Skin becomes flakey Red and itchy Go to this routine | Routine 9 Skin Type / Concerns dry uneven Tone uneven texture Go to this routine |
Routine 5 Skin Type / Concerns Dry Large pores Acne Uneven skin tone Go to this routine | Routine 10 Skin Type / Concerns uneven tone acne-prone Go to this routine |
Deciem Personalised Routines
Routine 1
The Ordinary Routine for hormonal acne | mixed dry to oily | hyper-pigmentation
Morning Routine | Evening Routine | Evening Routine 1/2 times a week |
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Niacinamide Alpha Arbutin Natural Moisturising Factors 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
The Ordinary for dehydrated/dry skin | acne only in certain areas | dullness | skin gets red
Morning Routine | Evening Routine | Evening Routine 1 or 2 times a week |
Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid 2% Ascorbyl Glucoside Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Ascorbyl Glucoside Chia Seed Oil Azelaic Acid Suspension | Squalane Cleanser AHA 30% + BHA Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Ascorbyl Glucoside Chia Seed Oil |
Routine 3
The Ordinary for combination | sensitive | prone to spots | prone to blackheads | large pores | Uneven skin tone |signs of ageing
Routine 4
The Ordinary for 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
The Ordinary for dry | large pores | acne | uneven skin tone
*Deciem now advises not to use Niacinamide with their vitamin c products. You can alternate morning/evening
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
The Ordinary for dry skin | large pores | acne scars & blemishes | dullness | redness (not rosacea)
*Deciem now advises not to use Niacinamide with their vitamin c products. You can alternate morning/evening
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
The Ordinary for 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
The Ordinary for 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 Niacinamide Azelaic Acid Natural Moisturizing Factors SPF | Squalane Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid Alpha Arbutin Niacinamide Azelaic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors | Salicylic Acid Masque Hyaluronic Acid Natural Moisturising Factors |
Routine 9 – Deciem Personalised Routines
The Ordinary for 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 Moisturizing Factors |
Routine 10 – Deciem Personalised Routines
The Ordinary for 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 |
A 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
If you wish to target some pigmentation, you could add NIOD MG Modulating Glucosides. Cleanse and use NIOD CAIL Copper Amino Isolate Lipid for a simple evening routine.
There are many combinations and don’t forget that you can ask Deciem for a NIOD routine. Check the NIOD Cheat Sheet here.

Other products you could swap for NIOD
- Hyaluronic Acid & Marine Hyaluronics – NIOD MMHC
- The Ordinary Vitamin Cs – NIOD Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid Network
- Squalane Cleanser – NIOD LVCE
- The Ordinary Sun Creams – Survival 10, 20, 30
- For more information on NIOD, check The Beginner´s Guide to NIOD and the NIOD Cheat Sheet here.