How To Layer The Ordinary

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Deciem recommend layering the products from the There are some exceptions to the rule marked *
thinnest/clearest to the thickest/opaque in the following order;
Granactive Retinoid 2% After water/before oils
1. Water-Based
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate after water-based products before
2. Anhydrous
3. Oils oils/creams
4. Emulsions Sun Creams Last step before makeup
5. Suspensions Primers After skincare/before makeup

This is just a guide. Some people prefer to layer their products slightly
differently depending on the products/brands they use and what works for
their skin.

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Water-Based Products Anhydrous Oil Emulsion Suspensions

Alpha Arbutin EUK 134 0.1% Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Natural Moisturizing Azelaic Acid (acid)
Amino Acids Pycnogenol Solution (vit c) Factors Vitamin C Suspension 23%
Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic “B” Oil Magnesium Ascorbyl (vit c)
(vit c) Acid 3% Borage Seed Oil Phosphate (vit c) * Vitamin C Suspension 30%
Argireline (peptide) Ascorbic Acid 8% + Alpha Chia Seed Oil Granactive Retinoid 2%* (vit c)
Buffet (peptide) Arbutin 2% Ethylated Moroccan Argan Oil Mineral UV Filters SPF 15
Buffet + Copper (peptide)
Caffeine Solution (more
molecules)
Glycolic Acid (acid)
Hyaluronic Acid
Lactic Acid 5% (acid)
Lactic Acid 10% (acid)
Mandelic Acid (acid)
Marine Hyaluronics
Matrixyl (peptide)
Niacinamide (more
molecules)
Salicylic Acid (acid)
Ascorbic Acid 15% (vit c) Marula Oil & 30 *
Retinoid 2% in Squalane RoseHip Seed Oil
Retinoid 5% in Squalane Sea-Buckthorn Fruit Oil
Retinol 0.2% in Squalane Plant-Derived Squalane
Retinol 0.5% in Squalane Oil
Retinol 1% in Squalane Hemi-Squalane Oil
High Spreadability Primer Other products
* Salicylic Acid Masque
L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
Niacinamide Powder

FAQS

How much product do I use?

2/3 drops of serum or a pea-size of cream should be enough.

How long do I wait before applying the next product?

There´s no set time. Just make sure each product is fully absorbed before applying the next.

If I use 3 water-based products, which one goes first?

Use the one which targets the skin concerns you most wish to tackle.

Patch Testing
It´s important to patch test all products before using. Always read the label and check conflicts.

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