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Glow Balance Routine (With The Ordinary) ✨️

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A step-by-step guide to the best The Ordinary products for combination skin - organised by routine steps to make your skincare simple, balanced, and effective. 🩷
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1️⃣. Step - Cleansers

🔹 Facial Cleansers Gently remove dirt, oil, SPF and makeup without stripping the kin.
 
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A gentle, hydrating daily cleanser designed to remove makeup, sunscreen, and impurities without stripping the skin 💕 pH: 5.50–6.50 Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: Yes Vegan: Yes Gluten-free: Yes Cruelty-free: Yes 🌿 ...
Squalane Cleanser
 
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A soft cream cleanser that removes makeup, oil, and impurities while supporting your skin barrier and maintaining hydration. 💕 pH: around skin-friendly (formulated to respect natural skin pH) Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silic...
Glycolipid Cream Cleanser

2️⃣. Step - Tone & Exfoliate

🔹Lightweight toners and essences that balance, refresh, and prep the skin for treatments 🔹Chemical exfoliators (AHA, BHA, PHA) that smooth texture, unclog pores, and brighten the complexion.
 
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A lightweight, water‑based exfoliating toner that helps resurface skin, smooth texture, and brighten the complexion. 💕 pH: ~ 3.6 (low, optimized for exfoliation) Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone‑free: Yes Vegan: Yes Glu...
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner | 23% Off in Slowvember
 
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A lightweight essence that delivers hydration and antioxidant support while preparing your skin to absorb subsequent products effectively. 💕 pH: skin-friendly (formulated to respect natural skin pH) Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Si...
Multi-Active Delivery Essence
 
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A gentle, water‑based acid serum that refines skin texture, balances tone, and supports clarity with minimal irritation. 💕 pH: ~ 3.5–4.5 Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: Yes Vegan: Yes Gluten-free: Yes Cruelty-fr...
Mandelic Acid 10% + HA
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A high‑strength, water‑based chemical exfoliant that gently resurfaces skin, improves texture, and promotes radiance while offering hydrating support. 💕 pH: ~ 3.60–3.80 Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: Yes Vegan: Y...
Lactic Acid 10% + HA
 
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A gentle, water‑based chemical serum for the lips that exfoliates and hydrates, smoothing texture without harsh scrubbing. 💕 pH: ~ 3.5–4.0 Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: Yes (no silicones listed) Vegan: Yes Glut...>50%): Very high concentration, for deep hydration and moisture retention. • Ectoin: Protects and reinforces the lip’s barrier, offering long-term hydration and stress protection. • Black Carrot (Daucus Carota Sativa) Juice: Antioxidant-rich and g...
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
 
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A powerful, at-home chemical peel serum that deeply exfoliates to improve skin texture, unclog pores, and boost radiance. 💕✨️ pH: ~ 3.50–3.70 Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes (no alcohol in the formula) Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: Yes (no sili...
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

3️⃣. Step - Treat

🔹Targeted serums, treatments, masques, and facial oils that address specific skin concerns.
 
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pH 5.0 – 6.5 | Alcohol-free ✅ | Oil-free ✅ | Silicone-free ✅ | Vegan ✅ | Cruelty-free ✅ | Gluten-free ✅ This serum is a must-have for combination and oily skin, thanks to its powerful yet gentle formula that helps balance oil, smooth texture, and br...
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | 23% Off in Slowvember
 
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A lightweight, water-based antioxidant serum that harnesses a team of eight powerful actives to protect your skin from environmental stress, boost radiance, and even skin tone. 💕 pH: ~ (~- neutral / not strongly acidic, because it’s designed to be ...
Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum
 
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An antioxidant-rich, anhydrous (water-free) serum that helps defend skin from environmental stress while supporting brightness and resilience. 💕 pH: - (not applicable, since it’s an anhydrous formula) Water-free: Yes Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: ...
Pycnogenol 5%
 
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A lightweight, water‑based serum that deeply hydrates and supports your skin’s natural barrier using amino acids and pro‑vitamin B5. 💕 pH: ~ 4.80–5.30 Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: Yes Vegan: Yes Gluten-free: Y...
Amino Acids + B5
 
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For all skin types • pH 6.0-7.5 • alcohol-free ✅ • oil-free ✅ • silicone-free ✅ • vegan ✅ • gluten-free ✅ • cruelty-free ✅ 🌿Hyaluronic Acid (HA): multiple molecular weights of HA help the skin stay plump and hydrated, attracting and retaining water...
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides) 23% Off
 
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A targeted spot-treatment that uses 10% colloidal sulfur in a unique powder-to-cream format to visibly reduce the size, redness, and oiliness of pimples. 💕✨️ pH: (not stated on site) Water-free: No Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free: ...
Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate
 
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A lightweight, multi-functional emulsion that brightens and evens skin tone on both the face and body, while supporting hydration and barrier strength. pH: ~ 5.5–6.5 Water-free: No (it’s an emulsion) Alcohol-free: Yes Oil-free: Yes Silicone-free...
Niacinamide 5% Face and Body Emulsion