On this page, you will find all The Ordinary products and what each one of them target. If you’re completely new to skincare, I would highly recommend asking Deciem for a skincare routine or have a look at all The Ordinary Routines here and lots of personalized routines here.
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. You can find more pages within this website like How To Layer The Ordinary and The Ordinary Conflicts.
When putting a routine together, bear in mind that you should use only one of the following products. You can alternate these am/pm or different days. See The Ordinary conflicts.
- Peptide (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
| Product | 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 |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Marine Hyaluronics | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Amino Acids | Hydration | Skin Repair |
There are 13 different products in the Hydration & Oils category with prices varying from just £2.75 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. Some of my personal
The Ordinary Retinol & Retinoids
| Products | 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?
- Prices range from just £4.20 to £11.90
- Always use an SPF and avoid direct sunlight.
- These should now be refrigerated.
The Ordinary Antioxidants
| Product | 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 |
You have 4 The Ordinary Antioxidants to choose from. All of these have conflicts. Pycnogenol has the fewest conflicts and would therefore be a good one to start with. If you’re undecided, read all about The Ordinary antioxidants and reviews here. The antioxidants range from just £5.50 to £8.60.
The Ordinary Direct Acids
| Product | Targets |
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Dullness | Textural Irregularities |
| Alpha Lipoic | 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 |
There are 9 different acids to choose from. The 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 bear in mind you should use only one acid in any routine – The Ordinary Conflicts.
The acids start at just £4.20 for the Salicylic Acid up to £6.80 for the Glycolic Acid.
The Ordinary Vitamin Cs
| Product | 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.
- Prices vary from just £4.90 up to £18
The Ordinary More Molecules
| Product | 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) |
- These three products are
water – based solutions and would go directly after cleansing. - Prices vary from just £5 to £7.
The Ordinary Peptides
| Product | Targets |
| Buffet | Signs of Ageing | Firming |
| Buffet + Copper | Signs of Ageing |Firming Skin Health |
| Argireline | Signs of Ageing |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines | Wrinkles |
| Hylamide Sub Q Skin | Fine Lines | Wrinkles | Dynamic Lines | Textural Irregularities |
| 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 Buffet is probably the most popular peptide to start with. Read all about The Ordinary peptides, reviews and conflicts here.
Prices vary from just £5.50 up to £28.90 for the Buffet + Copper.
Cleanser | Sun Cream | Hair Care
| Product |
| Squalane Cleanser* |
| Mineral UV Filters SPF 15 with Antioxidants* |
| Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants* |
| Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density* |
If you’re wondering about any of these products, you can check The Ordinary reviews in the Deciem Chat Room. The Squalane Cleanser is a great cleanser 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 survival range which is really nice and leaves no white cast.
The Ordinary Colours & The Ordinary Primers
Read all about The Ordinary Colours here with reviews of the coverage and serum foundation plus colour matches. The primers are great too. My personal
| Serum Foundation | Coverage Foundation |
| High-Adherence Silicone Primer | High Spreadability Fluid Primer |
The Ordinary Products For All Skin Concerns
To help you choose products by skin concerns, you may find this page useful. The Ordinary products for all skin types and concerns.
The Ordinary Regimens
You can find lots of new routines by Deciem here.
