The Ordinary Guide
The Ordinary Guide
The Ordinary Guide
by GeGe
DIRECT ACIDS
AHA 30% Glycolic Acid Mandelic Acid Lactic Acid 10% Lactic Acid 5% Salicylic Acid Salicylic Acid Azelaic Acid
+ BHA 2% 7% 10% + HA + HA + HA 2% Solution 2% Masque Suspension
Name
Peeling Toning Solution 10%
Solution
PH 3.5 - 3.7 3.5 - 3.7 3.5 - 3.7 3.6 - 3.8 3.6 - 3.8 3.2 - 4.0 3.5 - 4.5 4.0 - 5.0
Antioxidant Support
Dullness, Dullness Fine Lines Fine Lines Lackluster Tone
Dullness Lackluster Tone Dullness
Targets Textural Irregularities
Textural Irregularities Textural Irregularities Textural Irregularities Textural Irregularities Appearance of
Textural Irregularities Textural Irregularities
Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Blemishes
Uneven Tone
Antioxidant Support
Antioxidant Support Antioxidant Support Antioxidant Support Antioxidant Support Antioxidant Support Antioxidant Support Antioxidant Support
Uneven Tone
Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone Uneven Tone
Targets Signs of Aging Signs of Aging Signs of Aging Signs of Aging
Signs of Aging
Signs of Aging Signs of Aging Signs of Aging
Dark Spots
Dullness Dullness Dullness Dullness
Hyper-pigmentation
Format
Powder Suspension Anhydrous Solution Oil Solution Emulsion Water-Based
Serum
Time of
Use ideally PM AM & PM
Regimen Mix with other After Before
Step treatments Water-Based Serums Oils/Creams
Targets
Antioxidant Support
Redness
Signs of Aging
Textural Irregularities
Antioxidant Support
Enhance Skin Hydration
Rebuild Skin Elasticity
👁 Puffiness, Dark Circles
(Best For Under Eye Area)
Regulates Sebum
Minimizes Pores
Time of
Use AM & PM
Before Oils/Creams
Regimen
Before Oils/Creams After Water-Based Before Oils/Creams
Step
Serums
✓ MOLECULES .
✓ Vitamin C Derivatives ( & Pure Vitamin C * except w/ EUK-134). ✓ USE WITH ALL ✓ USE WITH ALL
Pairs w/ ✓ PEPTIDES . * except COPPER PEPTIDES PRODUCTS PRODUCTS
✓ RETINOIDS . *except PURE VITAMIN C
✓ Hydrators & O
ils .
PH 4.5 - 5.5 6.0 - 7.0 6.0 - 7.0 5.0 - 6.0 5.0 - 6.0 * *
While Retinol has been
Multi-Technology Peptide Serum Granactive Retinoid is a complex of solubilized
A proprietary solution of studied extensively, it is
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate which makes it a
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 irritating to the skin and
(*) Formula includes a 1% concentration of pure highly-advanced form of retinoid.
newer technologies exist
Copper Peptides, increasing its focus on overall skin It has been shown to offer better results against
Controlled studies have This highly-effective that mimic the visible
health. The natural role of these peptides as found in multiple signs of aging than retinol without any of the
shown that it improves composition has been effects of Retinol without
human plasma includes supporting a wide range of irritation and drawbacks common with retinol.
Details skin health functions like maintaining normal immune
the appearance of facial shown to reduce the look
causing skin irritation.
areas prone to of static and dynamic For this reason, we
function, collagen synthesis, fibroblast production and Caution: Retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to
developing dynamic wrinkles. generally recommend
anti-inflammatory responses. The inclusion of Copper UV radiation. Sun protection is particularly important
folds, including around using Granactive
Peptides offers a natural blue tint to the formula. when using retinoids. This product must not be used in
the eyes and in the Retinoid 2% or
The total concentration of active technologies in this conjunction with other retinoids including retinol or
forehead area. Granactive Retinoid 5%
formula is 26.1%. retinoic acid.
instead of this formula.
Targets
Signs of Aging
Firming
Signs of Aging
Firming
Skin Health
👁 Signs of Aging
Fine Lines
Wrinkles
Conflicts ❤ NONE
OILS
100% Organic 100% Organic 100% Organic 100% Organic 100% Organic
100% 100% 100%
Name "B" Cold-Pressed Virgin Cold-Pressed Cold-Pressed Virgin
Plant-Derived Plant-Derived Cold-Pressed
Oil Borage Seed Chia Seed Moroccan Argan Rose Hip Seed Sea-Buckthorn
Hemi- Squalane Squalane Virgin Marula Oil
Oil Oil Oil Oil Fruit Oil
Conflicts ❤ NONE