The Ordinary skincare products can be really confusing. To make it easier, this page only lists The Ordinary products and what they target.
If you’re completely new to skincare, I would personally ask Deciem for a skincare routine or have a look at The Ordinary Routines here. If you wish to have a go at working out a regimen for 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, The Ordinary Conflicts and The Ordinary Skincare Routines.
The Ordinary Products By Categories
- 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 Aging 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
Retinols & Retinoids by The Ordinary
| 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 Retinols & 3 Retinoids to choose from. Here´s a complete guide to Retinol & Retinoids. For
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.
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 have conflicts.
If you’re undecided, read all about The Ordinary antioxidants and reviews here. The antioxidants range from just £5.50 to £8.60.
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. Read all about The Ordinary acids and reviews here. The acids have quite a few conflicts which you can read all about here.
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 * | Dullness | Uneven Tone Signs of Age | Antioxidant Support |
| Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate * | Dullness |Uneven Tone Signs of Age | Antioxidant Support |
| L ´Ascorbic Acid Powder | Uneven Tone | Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
| Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate * | Dullness | Uneven Tone Signs of Ageing | Antioxidant Support |
| Vitamin C Suspension 23% | Uneven Tone | Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
| Vitamin C Suspension 30% | Uneven Tone |Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
| 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.
- 5 are pure form which all have conflicts.
- 3 are derivatives which have no conflicts
- If you´re new to skincare, I would advise starting with one of these and make life simple for yourself. Depending on which other products you are using will depend on which vitamin c you choose with regard to their solution.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside (water-based)
- Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (oil-based)
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (emulsion)
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 |
| Caffeine Solution | Puffiness | Dark Circles (Eyes) |
These three products are
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 |
Everyone should add one of these in their basket. Buffet is probably the most popular peptide to start with along with the Buffet + Copper Peptides. Read all about The Ordinary peptides, reviews and conflicts here.
Prices vary from just £5.50 up to £28.90 for the Buffet + Copper.
The Ordinary
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 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. The hair serum has some very mixed reviews too.
The Ordinary Colours & The Ordinary Primers
| Serum Foundation | Coverage Foundation |
| High-Adherence Silicone Primer | High Spreadability Fluid Primer |
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