Guide
How to build your skincare regiment with The Ordinary
Choosing the right skincare is a science. Learn how to build the perfect skincare regimen for you based on your skin concerns. Explore more below.
The basic routine
Let's start with a basic routine for anyone who wants to stick to the absolute must-haves in a simple yet effective skincare regimen with focus on cleansing, moisturizing and protecting the skin.
Morning
- Step 1: Cleanse– Squalane Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment– Multi Antioxidant Radiance Serum
- Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Step 4: SPF– UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Night
- Step 1: Cleanse– Squalane Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment– Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
- Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
The routine for dry / dehydrated skin
If you struggle with dry or dehydrated skin, a regimen of hydrating solutions to nourish, plump, and strengthen the skin barrier is the way to go.
Morning
- Step 1: Cleanse– Cream Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment– Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
- Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
- Step 4: SPF– UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Night
- Step 1: Cleanse– Cream Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment
- 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
- Soothing & Barrier Support Serum - Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
The routine for oily skin
If your skin feels greasy or oily go for targeted formulations suitable for oily skin in order to smooth texture, reduce pore visibility and reduce excess oil. If your skin is extremely oily, you can skip the morning moisturizer and go straight to the SPF.
Morning
- Step 1: Cleanse– Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment– Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
- Step 4: SPF– UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Night
- Step 1: Cleanse– Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment
- Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
The routine for aging skin
You can support aging skin by boosting it with more volume and radiance! Go for advanced formulations to target multiple signs of aging by firming skin, visibly minimizing wrinkles, and boosting elasticity.
Morning
- Step 1: Cleanse– Squalane Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment– Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum
- Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
- Step 4: SPF– UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Night
- Step 1: Cleanse– Squalane Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment
- GF 15% Solution Serum
- Argireline Solution 10%
- Retinal 0.2% Emulsion - Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides
The routine for acne prone skin
If your skin is prone to breakouts go for formulations that minimize congestion and excess oil. Remember to always protect your skin with sunscreen and don’t exfoliate your skin on a daily basis and never on the same night as using retinal.
Morning
- Step 1: Cleanse– Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment– Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
- Step 4: SPF– UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Night
- Step 1: Cleanse– Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
- Step 2: Treatment
- Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Retinal 0.2% Emulsion - Step 3: Moisturize– Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Products to add to target pigmentation
To minimize dark spots and pigmentation add formulations to brighten skin appearance and reduce the look of spots.
Products to add to target sensitive skin
If your skin is sensitive, try adding formulations that visibly soothe the skin and repair the skin barrier. Avoid over exfoliating and be cautious with retinol.
Products to add to enhance radiance
Add a touch of glow and radiance to your skin with exfoliating and brightening formulations that enchance luminosity.
The routine for your body
Add a body care regimen with serums and body lotion to smooth, brighten and hydrate the skin on your body.