Here are all The Ordinary products listed by their categories and including what skin concerns they target when to use them, where to add in your routine and also conflicts.
You can find a chart with all The Ordinary products you can and cannot mix. Please always refer to the official Deciem regimen page and instructions on the products before using them
Many people get very excited when they first hear about The Ordinary and end up buying too many products that conflict. To avoid this, it´s best to ask Deciem for a regimen that will save you time, stress, and money. You can find lots of routines at the bottom of this page. If you do want to put your own routine together, try going for the products which have no conflicts and only buy 1 maybe 2 from each category.
The Ordinary Retinols & Retinoids
- whilst not listed as conflicts, Deciem recommend to avoid Retinol, Pure Vitamin C and Direct Acids in the same routine.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Retinoid 2% Emulsion (moderate strength) | Signs of Ageing Textural Irregularities | PM Emulsion after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Retinoid 2% & 5% in Squalane (moderate strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Retinol 0.2%, 0.5% & 1% in Squalane (lowest strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
The Ordinary Vitamin C Products
With products that conflict. Avoid using 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 | Signs of Ageing antioxidant support Uneven tone | AM & PM (anhydrous) after water before oils/creams | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
| Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin | Hyper-pigmentation Dark Spots Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) after water before oils/creams | Niacinamide EUK 134 Peptides Direct Acids Retinoids |
| Vitamin C 23% | Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | PM Suspension | Niacinamide EUK 134 Peptides Direct Acids Retinoids |
| Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone | Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | PM Suspension | Niacinamide EUK 134 Peptides Direct Acids Retinoids |
| 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder | Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | PM Powder Mix with other treatments | Niacinamide EUK 134 Peptides Direct Acids Retinoids |
| Ascorbyl Tetrai- sopalmitate 20% Vitamin F | Dullness Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | AM & PM Oil After water-based products | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vit C serum) | Dullness Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vit C Cream) | Dullness Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | AM & PM Emulsion After water-based products | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
The Ordinary Acids
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Lactic Acid 5% | Uneven tone Textural Irregularities fine lines | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Lactic Acid 10% | Uneven tone Textural Irregularities fine lines. | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Azelaic Acid | Brightens Evens skin tone | PM Suspension After water-based Products | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid – currently unavailable | Lackluster skin Signs of ageing | PM Use Alone 2/3 times a week | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Glycolic Acid | Brightens skin Radiant even tone | PM Directly after cleansing / before serums | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Salicylic Acid 2% (being reformulated) | Fights acne Evens skin tone | PM Water-based after cleaning, before oils & creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Salicylic Acid Masque | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol | ||
| Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Niacinamide Powder Vtiamin C Retinol | ||
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Lackluckster tone Textural Irregularities Blemishes | PM Water-based Masque Use Alone. Patch test! | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| Mandelic Acid | Dullness Uneven Tone Textural Irregularities | PM Water-based Before oils/creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
The Ordinary Antioxidants
- Please always read the instructions as conflicts may be updated from time to time.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| EUK 134 | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C Copper Peptides |
| Resveratrol | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Buffet + Copper Peptide, NIOD CAIS, NIOD CAIL |
| Pycnogenol 5% | Antioxidant Support Enhances Skin Hydration Rebuilds Skin Elasticity | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Buffet + Copper Peptides, NIOD CAIS, NIOD CAIL |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid – currently unavailable | Lackluster skin Signs of ageing | PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 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 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 Vitamin C LAA/ELAA Antioxidants Retinoids |
| Buffet | Signs of Ageing Firming | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
| Argireline Solution | Signs of Ageing | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines Wrinkles | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vit C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
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 | 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
- Textural Irregularities Regimen
- Rosacea Regimen
- Oily Skin Regimen
- Sensitive Skin Routine
- Personalised routines in the Facebook Group, NIOD & Hylamide routines
