Updated March 2023 – The Ordinary Products
The Ordinary Products
On this page, you will find all The Ordinary products and what each one of them targets.
If you’re completely new to skincare, I would highly recommend asking for a skincare routine or looking at all The Ordinary Routines here and lots of personalized routines here.
You can now build your very own skincare regimen online
How to put a skincare routine together
If you wish to put a routine together yourself, I would advise 1, maybe 2 from each category and preferably products with no or few conflicts to start. You can find more pages on this website, like How To Layer The Ordinary and The Ordinary Conflicts.
When putting a routine together, remember that you should use only one of the following products in a routine. You can use a Peptide in the morning and Acids in the evening. See The Ordinary conflicts.
- Peptides (non-copper peptides can be used with retinoids)
- Vitamin C (direct/pure)
- Retinol/Retinoid
- Direct Acid
The Ordinary Products
- Hydrators & Oils
- The Ordinary Retinols & Retinoids
- Antioxidants
- Acids
- Vitamin C
- Peptides
- More Molecules
- Cleansers, Hair Care, Sun Care & Colours
The Ordinary Hydrators & Oils
| Hydrators & Oils | Targets |
| Moroccan Argan Oil | Dehydration |
| Marula Oil | Uneven Tone Dehydration Antioxidant Support Great For Hair |
| Rose Hip Seed Oil | Dehydration Dullness Signs of Aging |
| Chia Seed Oil | Supports Healthy Skin |
| Squalane Oil | Dehydration |
| “B” Oil | Dehydration | Irritation Uneven Tone |Antioxidant Support |
| Borage Seed Oil | Redness | Sensitivity Inflammation | Dehydration |
| Hemi Squalane Oil | Supports Healthy Skin & Hair Tames Hair Frizz |
| Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil | Dehydration | Signs of Ageing Inflammation | Antioxidant Support |
| Natural Moisturising Factors | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides | Dryness |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Marine Hyaluronics | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Amino Acids | Hydration | Skin Repair |
There are 13 products in the Hydration & Oils category, with prices varying from just under £3 for the Hemi-Squalane Oil to £14.90 for the Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil.
I would recommend adding 2 or 3 of these products to your basket. My favourites are Hyaluronic Acid, Marine
The Ordinary Retinol & Retinoids
| Retinol / Retinoid | Targets |
| Granactive Retinoid 2%, 2% & 5% in Squalane | Signs of Ageing |Textural Irregularities |
| Retinol 0.2%, 0.5%, 1% in Squalane | Signs of Ageing |Textural Irregularities |
There are 3 Retinol & 3 Retinoids to choose from. Here´s a complete guide to Retinol & Retinoids. If you are new to skincare, starting with the lowest strength is recommended.
Which Ordinary Retinol is the strongest?
Which Ordinary Retinoid is the strongest?
- These should now be refrigerated.
The Ordinary Antioxidants
| Antioxidants | Targets |
| Alpha Lipoic (not available at the moment) | Dullness | Signs of Aging |
| EUK 134 | Antioxidant Support | Redness |
| Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid | Signs of Ageing Textural Irregularities |
| Pycnogenol | Skin Hydration Rebuild Skin Elasticity |
All of these antioxidants have conflicts. Pycnogenol has the fewest conflicts and would be a good one to start with. The Ordinary Pycnogenol comes in a 15ml bottle and is one of my favourite products. If you’re undecided, read about The Ordinary antioxidants and reviews here.
The Ordinary Direct Acids
| Acids | Targets |
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Dullness | Textural Irregularities |
| Alpha Lipoic (not available) | Dullness |Signs of Aging Antioxidant support |
| Azelaic Acid | Dullness | Uneven Tone Textural Irregularities Antioxidant Support |
| Glycolic Acid | Dullness | Uneven Tone Textural Irregularities |
| Lactic Acid 5% | Uneven tone Textural Irregularities Fine Lines |
| Lactic Acid 10% | Uneven tone Textural Irregularities Fine Lines |
| Salicylic Acid | Lackluster Tone Appearance of Blemishes |
| Mandelic Acid | Dullness | Uneven Tone Textural irregularities |
| Salicylic Acid Masque | Lackluster Tone | Appearance of Blemishes |
| Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution | Uneven Skin Tone | Signs of Congestion | Textural Irregularities | Dullness |
There are 9 different acids to choose from. Glycolic Acid is a toning solution. The AHA 30% and the Salicylic Acid masque are both 10-minute masques. You can read all about The Ordinary acids and reviews here, and remember that you should use only one Acid in any routine – The Ordinary Conflicts.
The Ordinary Vitamin Cs
| Vitamin C | Targets |
| *Ascorbyl Glucoside *Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate *Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Dullness | Uneven Tone Signs of Age | Antioxidant Support |
| Vitamin C Suspension 23% Vitamin C Suspension 30% | Uneven Tone | Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
| L ´Ascorbic Acid Powder Ethylated Ascorbic Acid | Uneven Tone |Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
| Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin | Hyper-pigmentation | Dark Spots Uneven Tone | Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
- There are 8 different Vitamin C products to choose from.
- If you´re new to skincare, I would advise starting with one of the derivatives (marked *).
- Find a guide to The Ordinary Vitamin Cs here.
The Ordinary More Molecules
| More Molecules | Targets |
| Alpha Arbutin | Hyper-pigmentation |Dark Spots |
| Niacinamide | Regulates Sebum Minimizes Pores |
| Niacinamide Powder | Visible shine Enlarged pores Irregular skin texture |
| Caffeine Solution | Puffiness | Dark Circles (Eyes) |
The Ordinary Peptides
| Peptides | Targets |
| Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (Buffet) | Signs of Ageing | Firming |
| Multi-Peptide + HA Serum + Copper | Signs of Ageing |Firming Skin Health |
| Multi-Peptide Eye Serum | Signs of Ageing | Dark Circles | Puffiness |
| Argireline | Signs of Ageing |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines | Wrinkles |
| NIOD CAIS Copper Amino Isolate Serum NIOD CAIL Copper Amino Isolate Lipid | Overall skin health |
Everyone should add one of these to their basket. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum + HA is probably the most popular peptide to start with. Read all about The Ordinary peptides, reviews and conflicts here.
Cleanser | Sun Cream | Hair Care
| Product |
| Squalane Cleanser* |
| Glucoside Foaming Cleanser |
| Mineral UV Filters SPF 15 with Antioxidants* |
| Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants* |
| Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density* |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors for Scalp |
| Shampoo – Sulphate 4% Cleanser |
| Conditioner – Behentrimonium Chloride 2 |
You can check The Ordinary reviews in the Deciem Chat Room if you’re wondering about any of these products. The Squalane Cleanser is great and is now available in 50ml and 150ml.
The sun creams have mixed reviews as some members have said it leaves a white cast. NIOD does a nice survival range that leaves no white cast.
The Ordinary Primers
Both primers are great and both can be worn without makeup. My favourite is the silicone primer. It works so well under my makeup leaving a pretty flawless finish and my make up lasts all day.
| Serum Foundation | Coverage Foundation |
| High-Adherence Silicone Primer | High Spreadability Fluid Primer |
The Ordinary Products For All Skin Concerns
To help you choose products for skin concerns, you may find this page helpful. The Ordinary products for all skin types and problems.
The Ordinary Regimens
You can find lots of new routines by Deciem here.
