Clinical Formulations
with Integrity.
The
Ordinary - Pakistan
Regimen Guide
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:
Use in the AM
Use in the PM
For eyes
Avoid Contact with Eyes
UV Protection Recommended
EUK 134 0.1%
| Targets | Antioxidant Support, Redness |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with highly acidic treatments, Pure Vitamin C (EAA/LAA), and Buffet + Copper Peptides 1%. |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Pycnogenol 5%
| Targets | Antioxidant Support, Enhance Skin Hydration, Rebuild Skin Elasticity |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Cream, After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with Buffet + Copper Peptides 1% |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Squalane Cleanser
| Targets | Makeup Removal |
| Format | Balm-like |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
| Targets | Dullness, Textural Irregularities |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Use as a masque and rinse off |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides |
| Time of Use | 1-2 times a week, Ideally PM |
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
| Targets | Dullness, Uneven Tone, Textural Irregularities, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Suspension |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides. |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
| Targets | Dullness, Uneven Tone, Textural Irregularities |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | After cleansing, before serums |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides. |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Lactic Acid 5% + HA
| Targets | Uneven tone, Textural Irregularities, Fine Lines |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides. |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
| Targets | Uneven tone, Textural Irregularities, Fine Lines |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides. |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
| Targets | Dullness, Uneven Tone, Textural irregularities |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides. |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
| Targets | Lackluster Tone, Textural Irregularities |
| Format | Paste-like |
| Regimen Step | Use as a masque and rinse off |
| Conflicts | Other strong acids,EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides |
| Time of Use | 1-2 times a week, Ideally PM |
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
| Targets | Lackluster Tone, Appearance of Blemishes |
| Format | After cleansing, before creams |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides. |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
| Targets | Visible hair thickness, density & fullness |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Apply a few drops, or as needed, and massage into clean, dry scalp thoroughly. This formula is a leave on/in treatment. |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | PM |
"B" Oil
| Targets | Dehydration, Signs of Irritation, Uneven Tone, Antioxidant Support, Supports Healthy Skin |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Borage Seed Oil
| Targets | Redness, Sensitivity, Inflammation, Dehydration, Supports Healthy Skin |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil
| Targets | Dehydration |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
| Targets | Dehydration, Dullness, Signs of Aging |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
100% Organic Virgin Chia Seed Oil
| Targets | Supports Healthy Skin |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil
| Targets | Supports Healthy Hair, Tames Hair Frizz, Uneven Tone, Dehydration, Supports Healthy Skin, Antioxidant support |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
100% Organic Virgin Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil
| Targets | Dehydration, Signs of Aging, Inflammation, Antioxidant Support, Supports Healthy Skin |
| Format | Oil |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums - Mix with other treatments |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
| Targets | Dehydration |
| Format | Pure Molecule |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Amino Acids + B5
| Targets | Hydration, Skin Repair, Supports Healthy Skin |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
| Targets | Hydration, Skin Repair |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Marine Hyaluronics
| Targets | Hydration, Skin Repair |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
| Targets | Hydration, Skin Repair |
| Format | Emulsion |
| Regimen Step | Last step of skincare as a moisturizer (before makeup primer) |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
100% Plant-Derived Hemi-Squalane
| Targets | Supports Healthy Skin, Supports Healthy Hair, Tames Hair Frizz |
| Format | Pure Molecule |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA
| Targets | Hyper-pigmentation, Dark Spots |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG
| Targets | Puffiness, Dark Circles |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
| Targets | Regulates Sebum, Minimizes Pores |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Pure Vitamin C (ELAA/LAA) |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
"Buffet"
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Firming |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Products containing Direct Acids, pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA). |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
“Buffet” + Copper Peptides 1%
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Firming, Skin Health |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Products containing Direct Acids, Pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA) and Strong Antioxidants |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Argireline Solution 10%
| Targets | Signs of Aging |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Products containing Direct Acids, pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA). |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Matrixyl 10% + HA
| Targets | Fine Lines, Wrinkles |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Products containing Direct Acids, pure Vitamin C (LAA/ELAA). |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with other retinoid treatments. |
| Time of Use | PM Only |
Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural Irregularities |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with other retinoid treatments. |
| Time of Use | PM Only |
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion (Previously Advanced Retinoid 2%)
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural irregularities |
| Format | Emulsion |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with other retinoid treatments. |
| Time of Use | PM Only |
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural irregularities |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with other retinoid treatments. |
| Time of Use | PM Only |
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural irregularities |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with other retinoid treatments. |
| Time of Use | PM Only |
Retinol 1% in Squalane
| Targets | Signs of Aging, Textural irregularities |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | Do not use with other retinoid treatments. |
| Time of Use | PM Only |
Mineral UV Filters SPF 15 with Antioxidants
| Targets | SPF 15 Protection, Antioxidant Support, Dehydration, Signs of Irritation |
| Format | Emulsion |
| Regimen Step | Last step in skincare regimen, before makeup |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM |
Mineral UV Filters SPF 30 with Antioxidants
| Targets | SPF 30 Protection, Antioxidant Support, Dehydration, Signs of Irritation |
| Format | Emulsion |
| Regimen Step | Last step in skincare regimen, before makeup |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM |
100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
| Targets | Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Powder |
| Regimen Step | Mix with other treatments |
| Conflicts | Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% + EUK 134 0.1% + highly acidic treatments + Peptides |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Arbutin 2%
| Targets | Hyper-pigmentation, Dark Spots, Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | Niacinamide + EUK 134 |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%
| Targets | Dullness, Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Water-Based Serum |
| Regimen Step | Before Oils/Creams |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F
| Targets | Dullness, Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Oil Solution |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 15% Solution
| Targets | Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Anhydrous Solution |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% + EUK 134 0.1% + Peptides |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
| Targets | Dullness, Uneven Tone, Signs of Aging, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Emulsion |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | - |
| Time of Use | AM and PM |
Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2%
| Targets | Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Suspension |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | Niacinamide + EUK 134 |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone
| Targets | Uneven Tone, Signs of Age, Antioxidant Support |
| Format | Suspension |
| Regimen Step | After Water-Based Serums |
| Conflicts | Niacinamide + EUK 134 |
| Time of Use | Ideally PM |
Example Regimens
Example regimen for general signs of age:
AM
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5
PM
100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
Always avoid unprotected solar exposure.
Example regimen for pigmentation issues:
AM
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10%
PM
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
Note:Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for added support.
Always avoid unprotected solar exposure.
Example regimen for dehydration:
AM
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
PM
100% Plant-Derived Squalane
Note: Alternatively,100% Plant-Derived Squalane in the PM.
Always avoid unprotected solar exposure.
Example regimen for signs of congestion & the look of blemishes:
AM
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
PM
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Note: For non-comedogenic surface hydration, apply 100% Plant-Derived Squalane as the last step in the AM and PM.
Always avoid unprotected solar exposure.
Example regimen for textural irregularities:
AM
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
PM
5% in Squalane
Note: AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution can be applied as a masque up to twice per week in the PM.
Always avoid unprotected solar exposure.