The Ordinary

We have developed this guide to offer suggestions on how to combine multiple formulations from The Ordinary in a single regimen. In general terms, water formulations should be applied before oil formulations and we recommend using a maximum of three serum formulations in a single regimen.

The table below offers a summary on how our formulations can be combined into a regimen:

Regimen Guide

Formulations by Category

  • Antioxidants
  • Cleansers
  • Direct Acids
  • Hair Care
  • Hydrators and Oils
  • More Molecules
  • Peptides
  • Retinoids
  • Vitamin C
ProductTargetsFormatRegimen StepConflictsTime of Use

Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%

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Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities Anhydrous Solution Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides, Peptides, EUK134 0.1% AM and PM

Pycnogenol 5%

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Antioxidant Support, Enhance Skin Hydration, Rebuild Skin Elasticity Anhydrous Solution Before Oils/Cream, After Water-Based Serums Copper Peptides AM and PM

Squalane Cleanser

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Makeup Removal Balm-like Before Creams/Oils/Serums - AM and PM

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

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Dullness, Textural Irregularities Water-Based Serum Use as a masque and rinse off Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder 1-2 times a week, Ideally PM

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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Dullness, Uneven Tone, Textural Irregularities Water-Based Serum After cleansing, before serums Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
Ideally PM

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

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Uneven tone, Textural Irregularities, Fine Lines Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
Ideally PM

Lactic Acid 10% + HA

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Uneven tone, Textural Irregularities, Fine Lines Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
Ideally PM

Mandelic Acid 10% + HA

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Dullness, Uneven Tone, Textural irregularities Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
Ideally PM

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

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Lackluster Tone, Textural Irregularities Paste-like Use as a masque and rinse off Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
1-2 times a week, Ideally PM

Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

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Lackluster Tone, Appearance of Blemishes Water-Based Serum After cleansing, before creams Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
PM

Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution

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Lackluster Tone, Appearance of Blemishes Anhydrous Serum Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Peptides, 100% Niacinamide Powder

Alternate use with other Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids
AM and PM

Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density

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Visible hair thickness, density & fullness Water-Based Serum Apply a few drops, or as needed, and massage into clean, dry scalp thoroughly. This formula is a leave on/in treatment. - PM

100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil

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Dehydration Oil After Water-Based Serums - AM and PM

100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

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Dehydration, Dullness, Signs of Aging Oil After Water-Based Serums - AM and PM

100% Organic Virgin Chia Seed Oil

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Supports Healthy Skin Oil After Water-Based Serums - AM and PM

100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil

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Supports Healthy Hair, Tames Hair Frizz, Uneven Tone, Dehydration, Supports Healthy Skin, Antioxidant support Oil After Water-Based Serums - AM and PM

100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil

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Dehydration, Signs of Aging, Inflammation, Antioxidant Support, Supports Healthy Skin Oil After Water-Based Serums - Mix with other treatments - AM and PM

100% Plant-Derived Squalane

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Dehydration Pure Molecule After Water-Based Serums - AM and PM

Amino Acids + B5

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Hydration, Skin Repair, Supports Healthy Skin Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams - AM and PM

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5

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Hydration, Skin Repair Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams - AM and PM

Marine Hyaluronics

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Hydration, Skin Repair Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams - AM and PM

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

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Hydration, Skin Repair Emulsion Last step of skincare as a moisturizer (before makeup primer) - AM and PM

Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA

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Hyper-pigmentation, Dark Spots Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams - AM and PM

Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG

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Puffiness, Dark Circles Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams - AM and PM

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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Regulates Sebum, Minimizes Pores Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA/Derivatives AM and PM

Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1%

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Signs of Aging, Firming Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Products containing Direct Acids, pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA), Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%.

Alternate use with Retinoids
AM and PM

Argireline Solution 10%

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Signs of Aging Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Products containing Direct Acids, pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA), Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%. AM and PM

Matrixyl 10% + HA

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Fine Lines, Wrinkles Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Products containing Direct Acids, pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA), Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%. AM and PM

Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane

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Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities Anhydrous Solution Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids.
PM Only

Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion

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Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities Emulsion Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids.
PM Only

Retinol 0.2% in Squalane

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Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities Anhydrous Solution Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids.
PM Only

Retinol 0.5% in Squalane

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Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities Anhydrous Solution Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids.
PM Only

Retinol 1% in Squalane

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Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities Anhydrous Solution Before Oils/Creams Copper Peptides

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, Retinoids.
PM Only

100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder

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Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support Powder Mix with other treatments Copper Peptides, Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Niacinamide, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C

Alternate use with Direct Acids, other Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, and Retinoids
Ideally PM

Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%

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Hyper-pigmentation, Dark Spots, Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support Anhydrous Solution After Water-Based Serums Copper Peptides, Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Niacinamide

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, and Retinoids
AM and PM

Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%

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Dullness, Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support Water-Based Serum Before Oils/Creams Niacinamide AM and PM

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F

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Dullness, Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support Oil Solution After Water-Based Serums Niacinamide AM and PM

Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%

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Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support Suspension After Water-Based Serums Copper Peptides, Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Niacinamide

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, and Retinoids
Ideally PM

Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%

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Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support Suspension After Water-Based Serums Copper Peptides, Peptides, EUK134 0.1%, Niacinamide

Alternate use with Direct Acids, Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C, and Retinoids
Ideally PM