The Ordinary Serums & Oils

The Ordinary serums & treatments for all skin types and concerns

Including a serum in your evening skincare routine is the best way to deliver potent ingredients into the skin to work their magic as you sleep. The Ordinary offers a large selection of treatments, serums, and oils for all skin types and concerns such as dry skin, ageing, blemishes, pigmentation, and uneven skin tones. The Ordinary are famous for their serums and are some of their best selling products for good reason. 

It’s important to include serums with active ingredients in your evening routine as your skin works according to a natural body clock. During the day, the skin is focused on protecting itself, while at night it goes into repair mode and it will make the best use of the products you apply in the evening. Many skincare products that include active ingredients also increase sun sensitivity, so it’s best to stick to using them at night. 

The best The Ordinary serums for oily skin

Oily skin can benefit from a The Ordinary Serum such as the Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion as it works to accelerate cellular turnover and cleanse the skin of excess oil buildup. On alternate evenings, use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% solution to gently exfoliate and rid the surface of dead cells. Both of these products can be followed by The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid for gentle hydration and protection. 

The best The Ordinary serums for dry skin

Using intensely hydrating products and serums at night is essential for dry skin. Extremely dry skin needs to be treated with heavier serums, oils, and moisturisers which can be uncomfortable for daytime wear, so it’s best to lather up in the evening so they can do their thing while you snooze. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 hydrates gently and is perfect to use as a base layer. Next, add an oil such as The Ordinary 100% Cold Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil to hydrate and replenish the skin, then lock it down with The Ordinary Moisturising Factors + HA as a protective barrier. 

The best The Ordinary serums for sensitive skin

Sensitive skinned babes should avoid serums with strong active ingredients and instead go for gentle products that soothe and nourish the skin. Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% gently exfoliates to unveil a smoother, brighter complexion. This can be followed up with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 to deeply hydrate the skin.

The best The Ordinary serums for ageing skin

Cell regeneration happens overnight, so it’s important to incorporate anti-ageing serums into your evening skincare routine to wake up with a youthful, healthy glow. A few times per week, apply Granactive Retinoid Emulsion 2% to encourage skin-cell turnover and diminish signs of ageing such as fine lines and wrinkles. A product gentle enough to use every night that really packs a punch is The Ordinary Buffet serum. This formula includes a powerful blend of Amino Acids, Hyaluronic Acids, and Peptides that tackles multiple signs of ageing at once. Finish with Natural Moisturising Factors + HA to nourish dry, dehydrated, and ageing skin.

The best The Ordinary serums for acne skin

Acne-prone skin must be treated with care, and often there are many factors that contribute to breakouts. Fight congestion with Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion, which encourages cell turnover while cleansing the skin of dead cells. On alternate nights, use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% solution to gently exfoliate and improve the overall texture of the skin. Follow up with The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate and soothe the skin. 

The best The Ordinary serums for blackheads

Blackheads occur when there is an excess of dead skin cells blocking the pores. They can be stubborn to get rid of, but with a consistent skincare routine blackheads can be avoided. A good serum for blackheads is The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane, as it encourages cell turnover and purges out the dead cells. On alternate evenings, use The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% solution to gently exfoliate and rid the surface of dead cells. Both of these products can be followed by The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid for gentle hydration and protection. 

The best The Ordinary serums for pigmentation

To even out skin tone and give an overall brightening effect, serums with Vitamin C are a great place to start! The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% brightens and smoothes the skin, delivering a hit of important antioxidants to make your skin glow. The Ordinary Niacinimide 10% + Zinc 1% works to fight blemishes and helps other treatments work more effectively for a clearer and less congested complexion. 

How to use The Ordinary serums & treatments in your skincare routine

The Ordinary Serums can be added to any skincare routine to suit a variety of desired outcomes. Serums with strong active ingredients should always be used separately from one another, and preferably as part of your evening skincare routine as they often increase sun sensitivity.