Deciem Routines – Personalised Routines

Deciem Personalised Routines

* 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
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Routine 6 Skin Type / Concerns
dry skin
large pores
acne scars & blemishes
dullness
redness (not rosacea)
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Routine 2 Skin Type / Concerns
Dehydration / dry skin
Acne only in certain areas
Dullness
Redness
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Routine 7 Skin Type / Concerns
dry
textural irregularities
dark spots
occasional acne
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Routine 3 Skin Type / Concerns
Combination
Sensitive
Prone to spots
Prone to blackheads
Large pores
Uneven skin tone
Signs of ageing
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Routine 8 Skin Type / Concerns
acne-prone
combination
acne scarring
textural irregularities
sebum production
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Routine 4 Skin Type / Concerns
Dry
Sensitive 
Skin becomes flakey
Red and itchy
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Routine 9 Skin Type / Concerns
dry
uneven Tone
uneven texture
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Routine 5 Skin Type / Concerns
Dry
Large pores
Acne
Uneven skin tone
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Routine 10 Skin Type / Concerns
uneven tone
acne-prone
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Deciem Personalised Routines

Ask Deciem For A Regimen

Routine 1

The Ordinary Routine for hormonal acne | mixed dry to oily | hyper-pigmentation

Morning RoutineEvening RoutineEvening Routine 1/2 times a week
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

Routine 3

The Ordinary for combination | sensitive | prone to spots | prone to blackheads | large pores | Uneven skin tone |signs of ageing

Morning RoutineEvening Routine
Squalane Cleanser
Buffet
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
Natural Moisturising Factors + HA
Squalane Cleanser
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
Niacinamide 
Rose Hip Seed Oil 

Routine 4

The Ordinary for dry | sensitive  | skin becomes flakey | red and itchy

Morning RoutineEvening Routine
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 RoutineEvening 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 RoutineEvening RoutineEvening 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 RoutineEvening 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 RoutineEvening RoutineEvening 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 RoutineEvening 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 RoutineEvening routineEvening 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.

Deciem Personalised Routines

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.