All The Ordinary Products listed by their categories including their targets, when and where to use them, plus all The Ordinary products that conflict. You can find chart with just The Ordinary products that conflict here and a quick starter guide to The Ordinary here.
To save a lot of time, money and stress you can buy one of The Ordinary Regimens here or ask Deciem for a regimen too.
You can refer to this page to help understand how to layer The Ordinary. You will see that it´s not straight forward as there are some exceptions to the rule of layering. If in doubt, you can always ask Deciem.
ANHY = Anhydrous (solution)
Water = Where it says 1st layer, you can use up to 3 of these at the start of your regimen straight after cleansing.
The Ordinary Retinols & Retinoids
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Retinoid 2% Emulsion | Signs of Aging Textural Irregu- larities | PM Emulsion after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products |
| Retinoid 2% in Squalane | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products |
| Retinoid 5% in Squalane | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products |
| Retinol 0.2% in Squalane | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products |
| Retinol 0.5% in Squalane | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products |
| Retinol 1% in Squalane | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products |
The Ordinary Vitamin C Products
| Product | Target | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution | Signs of Ageing antioxidant support Uneven tone | AM & PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Niacinamide EUK 134 |
| Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin | Hyper-pig- mentation Dark Spots Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Niacinamide EUK 134 |
| Vitamin C 23% | Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | PM Suspension (Deciem say last step) | Niacinamide EUK 134 |
| Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone | Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | PM Suspension (Deciem say last step) | Niacinamide EUK 134 |
| Ascorbyl Tetrai- sopalmitate 20% Vitamin F | Dullness Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | AM & PM Oil After water based products | None |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vit C serum) | Dullness Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils / creams | None |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vit C Cream) | Dullness Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | AM & PM Emulsion After water based products | None |
| 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder | Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | PM Powder Mix with other treatments | Niacinamide EUK 134 Direct Acids |
The Ordinary Acids
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Lactic Acid 5% | Uneven tone Textural Irregu- larities fine lines | PM Water 1st Layer Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Lactic Acid 10% | Uneven tone Textural Irregu- larities fine lines. | PM Water 1st Layer Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Azelaic Acid | Brightens Evens skintone | PM Suspension After Water Based Products | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | Lackluster skin Signs of ageing | PM Use Alone 2/3 Times A week | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Glycolic Acid | Brightens skin Radiant even tone | PM Directly after cleansing – before serums | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Salicylic Acid 2% | Flights acne Evens skintone | PM Water Based 1st layer after cleansing | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Lackluckster tone Textural Irregu- larities Blemishes | PM Water Based Masque Use Alone | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Mandelic Acid | Dullness Uneven Tone Textural Irregu- larities | PM Water Based Before oils/creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
The Ordinary Antioxidants
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| EUK 134 | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | L´Ascorbic Acid Ethylated Ascorbic Acid Buffet + Copper Peptides |
| Resveratrol | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | Buffet + Copper Peptide |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | Lackluster skin Signs of ageing | PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 (peptides) Buffet Buffet + Copper Matrixyl Argireline |
| Pycnogenol 5% | Antioxidant Support Enhances Skin Hydration Rebuilds Skin Elasticity | AM & PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | None |
The Ordinary Hydration
| Product | Target | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydrates Smooths and plumps | AM & PM Water 1st Layer after cleansing | None |
| Marine Hyaluronics | Hydration Repair | AM & PM Water 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 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vit C L´Ascorbic Acid Ethylated Ascorbic Acid EUK 134 Alpha Lipoic Acid Resveratrol + Ferulic Acid |
| Buffet | Signs of Ageing Firming | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vit C L ´Ascorbic Acid Ethylated Ascorbic Acid |
| Argireline Solution | Signs of Ageing | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vit C L ´Ascorbic Acid Ethylated Ascorbic Acid |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines Wrinkles | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vit C L ´Ascorbic Acid Ethylated Ascorbic Acid |
Other Molecules
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Niacinamide 10% plus Zinc 1% | Regulates Sebum Minimises Pores | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Pure Vit C Ethylated Ascorbic Acid L´Ascorbic Acid Powder Vit C 23% & 30% Ascorbic Acid & Alpha Arbutin |
| Alpha Arbutin | Fades Pigmen- tation Dark Spots | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | None |
| Caffeine Solution | Reduces Dark Circles Puffiness | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | None |
Conflicting Products – Remember, if you have products that conflict, avoid using them in the same routine. You one in the morning and one in the evening.
