The Ordinary products listed by their categories and includes what skin concerns they targets, where to use them in your routine as well as The Ordinary Conflicts.
You can find a chart with all The Ordinary products you can and cannot mix. Please always refer to the official The Ordinary regimen page and the instructions on the products before using them
Many people get very excited when they first hear about The Ordinary and end up buying way too many products and then find out that they conflict. To avoid this, it´s best to ask Deciem for a regimen or build your own routine here. This will save you time, stress, and money.
You can find lots of routines at the bottom of this page. If you wish to put your own routine together, try going for the products that have no conflicts and only buy 1 maybe 2 from each category.
The Ordinary Retinols & Retinoids
- whilst not always listed as conflicts, The Ordinary recommends avoiding Retinol, Pure Vitamin C and Direct Acids in the same routine.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Retinoid 2% Emulsion (moderate strength) | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Signs of Ageing Dryness | PM Emulsion after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Retinoid 2% & 5% in Squalane (moderate strength) | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Signs of Ageing Dryness | PM Anhydrous Solution Use after water-based products and before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Retinol 0.2%, 0.5% & 1% in Squalane (lowest strength) | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Signs of Ageing Dryness | PM Anhydrous Solution Use after water-based products and before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
The Ordinary Vitamin C Products
With conflict products, avoid using them in the same routine. You can use one in the morning and one in the evening.
| Product | Target | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | AM & PM (anhydrous) after water before oils/creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | AM & PM (anhydrous) after water before oils/creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Vitamin C 23% | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | PM Suspension | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | PM Suspension | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | PM Powder Mix with other treatments | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Ascorbyl Tetrai- sopalmitate 20% Vitamin F | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | AM & PM Oil After water-based products | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vit C serum) | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vit C Cream) | Antioxidant support, Uneven Skin Tone, Signs of Aging, Dullness | AM & PM Emulsion After water-based products | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
The Ordinary Acids
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Lactic Acid 5% | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Lactic Acid 10% | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Azelaic Acid | Uneven Skin Tone Look of Redness Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Suspension After water-based Products | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid – currently unavailable | Lacklustre skin Signs of ageing | PM Use Alone 2/3 times a week | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Glycolic Acid | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Directly after cleansing / before serums | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Salicylic Acid 2% | Signs of Congestion | PM Water-based after cleaning, before oils & creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Salicylic Acid Masque | Signs of Congestion Textural Irregularities Dullness | Use once or twice a week | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution | Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Congestion Textural Irregularities Dullness | AM & PM | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Use once or twice a week | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Mandelic Acid | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Water-based Before oils/creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
The Ordinary Antioxidants
- This is correct at the time of publishing. Please always check the Deciem website as information can change.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| EUK 134 | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
| Resveratrol | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% |
| Pycnogenol 5% | Antioxidant Support Enhances Skin Hydration Rebuilds Skin Elasticity | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides |
The Ordinary Hydrators & Oils
There are no conflicts with any of these products.
| Product | Target | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydrates Smooths and plumps | AM & PM Water-based 1st Layer after cleansing | None |
| Marine Hyaluronics | Hydration Repair | AM & PM Water-based 1st Layer after cleansing | None |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors | Hydrates Protects skin from moisture loss | AM & PM Last step | None |
| Borage Oil | Redness Sensitivity Inflammation Dehydration Supports Healthy Skin | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Rose Hip Seed Oil | Hydrates Dehydration Signs of Dullness | PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil | Dehydration Signs of Ageing Inflammation Antioxidant Support | PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Marula Oil | Hydrates Radiant Tone | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Moroccan Argan Oil | Hydrates Softens Skin & Hair | PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Plant-Derived Squalane | Dehydration | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Hemi-Squalane | Supports Healthy Skin & Hair Tames Hair Frizz | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Amino Acids + B5 | Hydration Skin Repair Supports Healthy Skin | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums Before oils / Creams | None |
| High Spreadability Primer | Hydrates Dewy Look | AM & PM Last step before makeup | None |
| High Adherence Silicone Primer | Blurs Hydrates Reduces the look of pores | AM & PM Last step before makeup | None |
Peptides
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Buffet + Copper Peptides | Signs of Ageing Skin Health Firming | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% Retinoids |
| Buffet | Signs of Ageing Firming | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% |
| Argireline Solution | Signs of Ageing | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines Wrinkles | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% |
Other Molecules
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Niacinamide 10% plus Zinc 1% | Regulates Sebum Minimises Pores | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | All Vitamin C |
| Niacinamide Powder | Visible shine Enlarged pores Irregular skin texture | Mix with water-based products/peptides with a pH between 5.1 – 7 | Vitamin C Direct Acids Products with a pH less than 5 |
| Alpha Arbutin | Fades Pigmentation Dark Spots | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | None |
| Caffeine Solution | Reduces Dark Circles Puffiness | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | None |
The Ordinary Skincare Routines & Regimens
- The Ordinary Regimens
- General Signs of Ageing Regimen
- Pigmentation Regimen
- Dehydration Regimen
- Look of Blemishes & Congestion
- Rosacea Regimen
- Oily Skin Regimen
- Sensitive Skin Routine
- Personalised routines sent to the Facebook Group members
