Here are all The Ordinary products listed by their categories and includes targets, when to use them, where to add in your routine, and conflicts.
You can find a chart with just The Ordinary conflicts here and a new page with all the products you can and cannot mix. Please always refer to the official Deciem regimen page and instructions of the products before using
Many people get very excited when they first hear about The Ordinary and end up buying too many products which conflict. To avoid this, it´s best to ask Deciem for a regimen which 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 Chart
Pure Vitamin C
- There are 8 The Ordinary Vitamin Cs. 5 are pure forms of vitamin c. 3 are derivatives that have no conflicts except for The Ordinary Niacinamide Powder.
- L-ascorbic Acid Powder (conflicts)
- Ethylated Ascorbic Acid (conflicts)
- Vitamin C 23% (conflicts)
- Vitamin C 30% (conflicts)
- Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin (conflicts)
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Glucoside (no conflicts)
- Ascorbyl Glucoside (no conflicts)
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution (no conflicts)
Direct Acids
- Direct acids refer to all the acids on The Ordinary list. If you are using other brands, you need to check the ingredients.
Solutions
- Water-Based
- Anhydrous = Anhy
- Oil
- Emulsion
- Suspension
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 Aging Textural Irregu- larities | PM Emulsion after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products * |
| Retinoid 2% in Squalane (moderate strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products* |
| Retinoid 5% in Squalane (high strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products * |
| Retinol 0.2% in Squalane (lowest strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products * |
| Retinol 0.5% in Squalane (moderate strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products * |
| Retinol 1% in Squalane (high strength) | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregu- larities | PM (ANHY) after water before oils/creams | Other Retinoid Products * |
The Ordinary Vitamin C Products
*Whilst not listed as conflicts, Deciem recommend to avoid Retinol, Pure Vitamin C and Direct Acids in the same routine.
| 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 Peptides |
| 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 Peptides |
| Vitamin C 23% | Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | PM Suspension | Niacinamide EUK 134 Peptides |
| Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone | Uneven Tone Signs of Age Antioxidant Support | PM Suspension | Niacinamide EUK 134 Peptides |
| 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder | Uneven Tone Signs of Aging Antioxidant Support | PM Powder Mix with other treatments | Niacinamide EUK 134 Direct Acids Peptides |
| 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 |
The Ordinary Acids
*Whilst not listed as conflicts, Deciem recommends to avoid Retinol, Pure Vitamin C and Direct Acids in the same routine to avoid irritation.
Azelaic Acid, Vitamin C 23% & 30%. Sometimes it is mentioned that these go before Natural Moisturising Factors and sometimes it is said to go after. Lately, Deciem has been advising for these to go after. See which way works for you.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Lactic Acid 5% | Uneven tone Textural Irregu- larities fine lines | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Lactic Acid 10% | Uneven tone Textural Irregu- larities fine lines. | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Azelaic Acid | Brightens Evens skintone | PM Suspension After water-based Products | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid – currently unavailable | Lackluster skin Signs of ageing | PM Use Alone 2/3 times a week | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Glycolic Acid | Brightens skin Radiant even tone | PM Directly after cleansing / before serums | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Salicylic Acid 2% | Fights acne Evens skintone | PM Water-based after cleaning, before oils & creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Salicylic Acid Masque | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides | ||
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Lackluckster tone Textural Irregu- larities Blemishes | PM Water-based Masque Use Alone. Patch test! | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Mandelic Acid | Dullness Uneven Tone Textural Irregu- larities | PM Water-based Before oils/creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
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 (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | Pure Vitamin C Buffet + Copper Peptides |
| Resveratrol | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | Buffet + Copper Peptide |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid – currently unavailable | Lackluster skin Signs of ageing | PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides |
| Pycnogenol 5% | Antioxidant Support Enhances Skin Hydration Rebuilds Skin Elasticity | AM & PM (ANHY) Before Oils / Creams | Buffet + Copper Peptides |
The Ordinary Hydrators & Oils
| 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 Pure Vitamin C Antioxidants |
| Buffet | Signs of Ageing Firming | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Argireline Solution | Signs of Ageing | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines Wrinkles | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vit C |
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 | Pure Vitamin C (3 derivatives are fine) |
| Niacinamide Powder | Visible shine Enlarged pores Irregular skin texture | Mix with water-based products / peptides with a pH between 5.1 – 7 | Pure Vitamin C Products with a pH less than 5 |
| Alpha Arbutin | Fades Pigmen- tation 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
