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The Ordinary Barrier Repair & Hydration Guide: Complete Routine & Product Breakdown
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items A complete step-by-step skincare guide featuring single-ingredient active serums, gentle cleansers, and barrier-repair moisturizers from The Ordinary, paired with top-rated daily sunscreens.
Designed to help you layer products safely without pilling...
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Cleansers & Double Cleansing
Serums & Active Treatments (Niacinamide, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid)
Moisturizers & Barrier Creams
Daily Sunscreens & Sun Sticks
Cleansers & Double Cleansing
The foundation of any healthy skincare routine starts with proper cleansing. Whether you need an oil-based balm to melt away stubborn makeup and SPF, or a gentle water-based wash to refresh skin without stripping natural lipids, these barrier-safe cl...
A gentle, nourishing balm-to-oil cleanser designed to melt away stubborn makeup, water-resistant sunscreen, and facial impurities without stripping moisture.
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser | Balm-to-Oil Makeup Remover & Hydrating Facial Cleanser
A soothing, non-foaming cream cleanser engineered to respect the skin’s natural pH and moisture barrier while gently removing light makeup, daily grime, and surface impurities.
The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser | Barrier-Safe Creamy Face Wash & Light Makeup Remover
A lightweight, gel-like foaming cleanser that effectively lifts away daily dirt, excess sebum, and environmental debris while preserving the skin's natural moisture barrier.
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser | Gentle Gel Face Wash for Sensitive & Acne-Prone Skin
Formulated with prebiotic thermal water, essential ceramides, and niacinamide to restore the skin barrier while gently removing daily impurities. Its non-foaming cream texture cleanses thoroughly without stripping moisture, making it an ideal daily c...
LaRoche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
Serums & Active Treatments (Niacinamide, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid)
Target specific skin concerns with high-concentration active ingredients. From deep hydration and barrier repair to pore-refining niacinamide and gentle exfoliation, these targeted serums work beneath the surface to smooth texture, calm redness, and ...
A holy grail hydrating serum that locks in moisture, smooths fine lines, and restores elasticity to dry or dehydrated skin.
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 | Hydrating Serum for Plump, Dewy Skin
A high-strength vitamin and mineral serum formulated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes, balance excess oil, and visibly refine pore texture.
Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% | Pore-Minimizing & Blemish Serum
A multi-action pink serum engineered to rapidly soothe irritation, reduce visible redness, and repair a damaged moisture barrier.
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum | Pink Barrier-Repair Serum for Sensitive Skin
A mild Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) serum that offers gentle surface exfoliation to visibly smooth skin texture and brighten dull complexions.
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA | Gentle Surface Exfoliating Serum
A high-strength retinoid treatment formulated with stabilized Retinaldehyde to rapidly target fine lines, firm skin, and improve uneven skin tone.
The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion | High-Strength Night Serum for Aging & Texture
A concentrated brightening serum engineered to fade stubborn dark spots, acne scars, and uneven skin tone for a clearer, more luminous complexion.
The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA | Dark Spot & Hyperpigmentation Serum
A targeted Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) treatment designed to exfoliate inside pore walls, clear active breakouts, and smooth rough skin texture.
The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution | BHA Clarifying Serum for Acne & Congested Pores
An all-in-one multi-peptide serum designed to target multiple signs of aging, smooth fine lines, and restore firm elasticity to mature skin.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + HA Serum | Comprehensive Anti-Aging & Firming Serum
A multi-tasking cream-gel treatment that visibly brightens skin tone, smooths uneven texture, and reduces the appearance of redness and post-blemish marks.
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% | Brightening Cream-Gel for Redness & Blemishes
An advanced, vibrant blue serum loaded with direct copper peptides to target structural skin aging, promote collagen synthesis, and boost skin health.
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% Serum | Advanced Skin Restoration & Collagen Support
A targeted, lightweight eye serum that visibly reduces the look of dark circles, puffiness, and fluid retention around the delicate eye contour.
The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG | De-Puffing & Dark Circle Eye Serum
Moisturizers & Barrier Creams
Lock in essential moisture and fortify your skin barrier against daily environmental stressors. These non-comedogenic cream formulas utilize skin-identical lipids, amino acids, and ceramides to deliver long-lasting hydration without clogging pores or...
The Ordinary's most nourishing moisturizer—a rich cream designed to intensely hydrate, plump skin texture, and restore a compromised moisture barrier.
The Ordinary NMF + PhytoCeramides | Rich Barrier Cream for Dry & Mature Skin
A lightweight, non-comedogenic daily moisturizer that mimics your skin's natural hydration system for instant, non-greasy softness.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA | Non-Greasy Daily Face Moisturizer
A lightweight, clear gel moisturizer designed to deliver all-day hydration without any weight, shine, or greasy residue.
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan | Clear Lightweight Gel Moisturizer
A pure, fast-absorbing facial oil that seals in moisture, improves elasticity, and gives skin a healthy, supple glow without clogging pores.
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane | Non-Comedogenic Hydrating Face Oil
A nutrient-rich nightly facial oil designed to support skin regeneration, brighten uneven skin tone, and deeply nourish dry skin.
The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil | Radiant Night Face Oil
Daily Sunscreens & Sun Sticks
The ultimate non-negotiable step to protect your skin from premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and UV damage. Broad-spectrum daily sunscreens physically shield and hydrate skin, layering seamlessly over active serums and moisturizers for a clear, hea...
A lighter mineral sunscreen option offering physical UV protection alongside comprehensive antioxidant defense against environmental stressors.
The Ordinary UV Filters SPF 45 Serum | Lightweight Physical Sunscreen
A lightweight Korean chemical sunscreen packed with 30% rice extract and grain-fermented probiotics. It sinks in like a light moisturizer without pilling over The Ordinary's hyaluronic acid or niacinamide serums.
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Niacinamide (SPF50+ PA++++)
Delivers deep, serum-like hydration with high-dose Centella Asiatica to calm inflamed skin. Its ultra-fluid texture leaves zero white cast and provides a dewy, non-greasy glow on compromised skin barriers.
Skin 1004 Hyalu-Cica Water-Fit Sun Serum UV
A dermatologist-recommended, broad-spectrum sunscreen engineered with Cell-Ox Shield technology and thermal spring water. It provides heavy-duty daily UV defense while keeping sensitive, post-treatment skin comfortably hydrated.
La Roche Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk | Our Best Sunscreen