The Ordinary Products – What does The Ordinary do?
The Ordinary range includes over 60 products. On this page, you will find all The Ordinary products and what each one targets.
If you’re new to skincare, I highly recommend building your own skincare routine with the regimen builder or looking at all The Ordinary Skincare Routines and many Personalized Routines here.
How to put a skincare routine together
If you wish to put a routine together yourself, I would advise starting with 1, maybe 2 products from each category and preferably products with no or few conflicts. You can find more pages on this website, like How To Layer The Ordinary and The Ordinary Conflicts.
Conflicts
There are many product conflicts, which I highly recommend looking through here first: The Ordinary Conflicts. Avoid using Acids, Retinol, & Direct Vitamin C in the same routine. Peptides should not be used with Acids. Avoid Niacinamide and Vitamin C. There are a few more, so check the conflicts chart.
- Peptides
- Hydrators & Oils
- Cleansers, Hair & Body Care & Sun Care
- Acids
- Antioxidants
- The Ordinary Retinol & Retinoids
- Vitamin C
- More Molecules
The Ordinary Peptides
| Peptides | Targets |
| Multi-Peptide + HA Serum (Buffet) | Signs of Ageing | Firming |
| Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% | 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 at least one of these to their basket. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum + HA is probably the most popular peptide to start with.
The Ordinary Moisturisers
| Natural Moisturising Factors | Dryness |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides | Dryness (the richest of of all) |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + BetaGlucan | Dryness (lightweight, clear gel moisturizer) |
The Ordinary Oils
Some oils have been discontinued, and now there are just 5 oils to choose from.
Moroccan Argan Oil Dehydration Marula Oil Uneven Tone
Dehydration
Antioxidant Support
Great For HairRose Hip Seed Oil Dehydration
Dullness
Signs of Aging Rose Hip Fermented Soothes
SmoothesSqualane Oil Dehydration “B” Oil Dehydration | Irritation
Uneven Tone |Antioxidant Support
| The Ordinary Hydrating Serums | |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Hyaluronic Acid + Ceramides | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Marine Hyaluronics | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Amino Acids | Hydration | Skin Repair |
| Soothing & Barrier Support Serum | Barrier Support | Look of Redness |
There are quite a few products in the Hydration & Oils category and they vary in price in price quite a bit. There are now 3 Natural Moisturizing Factors to choose from.
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 |
| Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion Granactive Retinoid 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, 2 Retinoids and a Retinal to choose from. Here´s a complete guide to Retinol, Retinoids and Retinal. If you are new to skincare, starting with the lowest strength is recommended.
- These should now be refrigerated.
The Ordinary Antioxidants
| Antioxidants | Targets |
| 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. 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 |
| 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 |
Nine different acids are available. 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. Remember that you should use only one Acid in any routine—The Ordinary Conflicts.
The Ordinary Vitamin Cs
Some vitamin c products have been discontinued
| Vitamin C | Targets |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Dullness | Uneven Tone Signs of Age | Antioxidant Support |
| Vitamin C Suspension 23% | Uneven Tone | Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
| L ´Ascorbic Acid Powder Ethylated Ascorbic Acid | Uneven Tone |Signs of Age Antioxidant Support |
You can find a quick guide to The Ordinary Vitamin Cs here.
The Ordinary More Molecules – other products
| More Molecules | Targets |
| Caffeine Solution | Puffiness | Dark Circles (Eyes) |
| Niacinamide Powder | Visible shine Enlarged pores Irregular skin texture |
| Niacinamide | Regulates Sebum Minimizes Pores |
| Alpha Arbutin | Hyper-pigmentation |Dark Spots |
| Aloe 2% + NAG | Textural Irregularities, Uneven Skin Tone, Look of Redness |
| Soothing & Barrier Support | |
| Growth Factors | |
Cleansers | Hair Care
Hair & Scalp Care is a huge thing, and The Ordinary now has a shampoo, conditioner and 2 treatment products. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors for the Scalp and Multi-Peptide Hair Density.
We now have 3 cleansers to choose from. My personal favourite is the Glucoside Foaming Cleanser. It´s just so quick and easy to use. Removes all my make-up with no irritation, and my skin looks fresh. The other 2 are great, but this works so well on my skin.
The Ordinary Primers
Both primers are great, and both can be worn with or without makeup. My favourite is the silicone primer. It works so well under my makeup, leaving a flawless finish, and my make-up lasts all day.
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