Below, you can find all The Ordinary products listed by their categories. The chart includes what each product targets, where to use it in your routine, and The Ordinary conflicts.
Here’s a chart with all The Ordinary products you can and cannot mix. Always refer to the official The Ordinary Regimen page and the instructions on the products before using them,
The Ordinary Products, Targets, & Conflicts on one page.
Many people get very excited when they first hear about The Ordinary. They end up buying way too many products and then find out that the products conflict. To avoid this, it´s best to ask The Ordinary for a skincare regimen or build your own The Ordinary skincare routine here. This will save you time, stress, and money.
You can find lots of routines at the bottom of this page. If you wish to put your own routine together, try going for the products that have no conflicts and only buy 1 or 2 from each category.
The Ordinary Retinol & Retinoids
- whilst not always listed as conflicts, The Ordinary recommends avoiding Retinol, Pure Vitamin C and Direct Acids in the same routine.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Retinal 0.2% Emulsion | |||
| Retinoid 2% Emulsion (moderate strength) | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Signs of Ageing Dryness | PM Emulsion after water before oils/creams | Retinoids Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Retinoid 5% in Squalane (moderate strength) | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Signs of Ageing Dryness | PM Anhydrous Solution Use after water-based products and before oils/creams | Retinoids Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
| Retinol 0.2%, 0.5% & 1% in Squalane (lowest strength) | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Signs of Ageing Dryness | PM Anhydrous Solution Use after water-based products and before oils/creams | Retinoids Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C |
The Ordinary Vitamin C Products
With conflict products, avoid using them in the same routine. You can use one in the morning and one in the evening.
| Product | Target | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Vitamin C 23% | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | PM Suspension | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | PM Powder Mix with other treatments | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% Niacinamide Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Ascorbyl Tetrai- sopalmitate 20% Vitamin F | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | AM & PM Oil After water-based products | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vit C serum) | Antioxidant support Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Ageing Dullness | AM & PM Water 1st layer before oils/creams | Niacinamide Powder & Serum |
The Ordinary Acids
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Lactic Acid 5% | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Lactic Acid 10% | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Water-based Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Azelaic Acid | Uneven Skin Tone Look of Redness Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Suspension After water-based Products | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Glycolic Acid | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Directly after cleansing / before serums | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Salicylic Acid 2% | Signs of Congestion | PM Water-based after cleaning, before oils & creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Salicylic Acid Masque | Signs of Congestion Textural Irregularities Dullness | Use once or twice a week | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Salicylic Acid 2% Anhydrous Solution | Uneven Skin Tone Signs of Congestion Textural Irregularities Dullness | AM & PM | Direct Acids EUK 134 Peptides Niacinamide Powder Niacinamide Powder Vitamin C Retinol |
| AHA 30% Peeling Solution | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Use once or twice a week | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
| Mandelic Acid | Uneven Skin Tone Textural Irregularities Dullness | PM Water-based Before oils/creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% 100% Niacinamide Powder Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Retinoids |
The Ordinary Antioxidants – Products, Targets, Conflicts
- This is correct at the time of publishing. Please always check the Deciem website as information can change.
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| EUK 134 | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Direct Acids Pure/Ethylated Vitamin C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
| Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid | Antioxidant Support | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides Peptides EUK134 0.1% |
| Pycnogenol 5% | Antioxidant Support Enhances Skin Hydration Rebuilds Skin Elasticity | AM & PM (anhydrous) Before Oils / Creams | Copper Peptides |
The Ordinary Hydrators & Oils
There are no conflicts with any of these The Ordinary products.
| Product | Target | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Hydrates Smooths and plumps | AM & PM Water-based 1st Layer after cleansing | None |
| Amino Acids + B5 | Hydration Skin Repair Supports Healthy Skin | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums Before oils / Creams | None |
| Marine Hyaluronics | Hydration Repair | AM & PM Water-based 1st Layer after cleansing | None |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors | Hydrates Protects skin from moisture loss | AM & PM Last step | None |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides | Hydrates Protects skin from moisture loss | AM & PM Last step | None |
| Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan (Gel) | Hydrates Protects skin from moisture loss | AM & PM Last step | None |
| Rose Hip Seed Oil | Hydrates Dehydration Signs of Dullness | PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Marula Oil | Hydrates Radiant Tone | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Moroccan Argan Oil | Hydrates Softens Skin & Hair | PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
| Plant-Derived Squalane | Dehydration | AM & PM Oil After Water-Based Serums | None |
Peptides – The Ordinary Products, Targets & Conflicts
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% | Signs of Ageing Skin Health Firming | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% Retinoids |
| Multi-Peptide Serum + HA | Signs of Ageing Firming | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% |
| Multi-Peptide Eye Serum | Signs of Ageing Puffiness Dark Circles | AM & PM Apply a small amount to the eye contour in the morning and evening. | Apply to eye area only. Avoid contact with Direct Acids Direct Vitamin C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
| Argireline Solution | Signs of Ageing | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% |
| Matrixyl | Fine Lines Wrinkles | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% |
Other Products By The Ordinary
The Ordinary Products, Targets & Conflicts
| Product | Targets | When & Where | Conflicts |
| Squalane & Amino Acids Lip Balm | Whenever you wish | None | |
| Soothing & Barrier Support Serum | Barrier Support, Look of Redness | After Cleansing and before Oils/Creams | Vitamin Cs |
| Balance & Clarifying Serum | Signs of Congestion, Dryness, Textural Irregularities | After Cleansing and before Oils/Creams | None |
| Milky Toner | Textural Irregularities, Dryness, Uneven Skin Tone | AM & PM After Cleansing | Avoid other exfoliators in same routine |
| Aloe 2% + NAG 2% | Supports skin barrier Smooths Textural Irregularities Evens Out Skin Tone | AM & PM. Apply a couple of drops to your face after cleansing. | Direct Acids Pure Vitamin C Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid |
| Niacinamide 10% plus Zinc 1% | Regulates Sebum Minimises Pores | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | All Vitamin C |
| Alpha Arbutin | Fades Pigmentation Dark Spots | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | None |
| Caffeine Solution | Reduces Dark Circles Puffiness | AM & PM Water-based 1st layer before oils/creams | None |
Cleansers, Hair & Body
The Ordinary Products, Targets & Conflicts
Squalane Cleanser Rub a small amount between the palm of your hands until the consistency changes to a balm AM & PM None Glucoside Foaming Cleanser Apply to wet face, massage and rinse. AM & PM None Glycolipic Cream Cleanser Apply to a wet or dry face, massage and rinse. AM & PM None Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body & Hair A gentle, fragrance-free shampoo and body wash for daily use. AM & PM None Behentrimonium Chloride 2% Conditioner A lightweight, fragrance-free conditioning formula. AM & PM None Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for scalp A lightweight hydrating serum for the scalp. PM
Massage a few drops thoroughly into a clean, dry scalpNone Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density A lightweight serum for fuller, healthier-looking hair. PM
Massage a few drops thoroughly into clean, dry scalpNone Multi Peptide Lash & Brow Serum A multi-peptide for thicker, fuller, healthier lashes and brows. Use AM & PM
The Ordinary Products, Targets & Conflicts
I hope you have found The Ordinary products, targets & conflicts page useful. You may also wish to read more about How To Layer The Ordinary, The Ordinary products you can and cannot mix and The Ordinary Regimens.
