The Ordinary Skincare Routine For Acne

If you have been living under a rock for the last few weeks, don’t worry I got you covered! You’re probably asking yourself, “what is the ordinary skincare brand and why do I care?” and that’s a GREAT question!

Coincidentally, I have created the complete guide & routine for acne from The Ordinary Skincare products! Whether you’re looking for more information on The Ordinary as a brand, how to order your skincare routine, or what products you should get to complete your skincare regimen, I’ve got you covered. But before we jump into that, let’s get some background info.

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Why Is It So Popular?

The Ordinary has been blowing up all over the internet for its budget-friendly skincare products. This is a phenomenal brand if you are looking to start a skincare routine on a budget without skipping any steps!

More importantly, they do not test on animals. If you aren’t as familiar with brands who do or don’t test on animals, be very careful! There are brands out there that claim to be cruelty-free; however, if that brand sells products in mainland China, unfortunately, they are not. China requires animal testing for sales on beauty products, so if they say they do not test animals in America, that doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t testing on animals in China. It’s sad, but it’s the truth.

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The good news is: I did my research so you don’t have to! The Ordinary has a statement about this on their website and as I am writing this article, they do not sell any products in mainland China! They also ensure their products are free from parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, and a slew of other words I can’t pronounce.

*Disclaimer: any specific questions about ingredients, use instructions, or any potential concerns should be directed to The Ordinary directly.

It’s important to note that if you have sensitive skin or are prone to allergic reactions, consult your doctor or dermatologist before beginning a full new skincare routine or regimen. If you are unsure about the way your skin may handle new products, you can conduct a patch test to experiment with how your skin will react.

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Skincare Routine Guide For Acne

First, make sure you always wear sunscreen. Even if you think you’ll just be laying around the house all day. A lot of these products will make your skin hypersensitive to UV rays, so always incorporate a sunscreen into your routine to be safe.

Step 1 – Squalane Cleanser

• Targets makeup removal
• Balm-like consistency
• Use in the AM & PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2 – Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

• Targets dullness, uneven tone, and textural irregularities
• Do NOT combine with other strong acids like EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides
• Use in the PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3 – Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

 

• Targets lackluster tone & appearance of blemishes
• Do NOT combine with other strong acids, EUK 134 0.1% or Peptides
• Use in the AM & PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4 – Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

 

• Regulates sebum & eliminates pores
• Conflicts with pure vitamin C
• Use in AM & PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5 – Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane

Always use retinoids before oils & creams, and never use more than one retinoid in your full skin routine.

 

• Targets texture irregularities
• Make sure you wear sunscreen while using this product
• Use in PM only

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 6 – Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

 

• Use as the last step in your skincare routine, before makeup primer
• Use in the AM & PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ordinary Skincare Routine For Acne