@Melissa Van Dijk - Thank you for your suggestions which teach you not to waste the product. Love the accent and where are you from???🔶️🆒️🆗️🤗

@@mstwelvedeadlycyns I'm from Luxembourg but I currently live in Vienna, Austria😊How about you?

I wanna ask,if you still using glycolic acid 7%solution from ordinary?because I'm afraid to use it.thanks

Melissa Van Dijk hi! I would like to know if I can use salicylic acid + alpha arbutin together? And if yes, what product should I apply first?

@@mjmcbain4381 Hello, yes I am still using it :) It works well, you just have to be aware of the conflicts! Have you watched this video? How To Use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution | Full Demonstration: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p6l6e7mAtJ7Kn4U.html

Thanks for sharing that's amazing!😊

Question why don’t you use buffet in the morning as well? I want to start the exact same routine

Hey @erick Xander. For your routine that you mentioned here, I’ll be so grateful if you tell me how you later them. Thanks

So for evening, you need to apply in the same order as you mentioned?

what skin type do you have?

Glad it was helpful!

Hello, 😀have a look at this video: How to Create a Skincare Routine With The Ordinary Products - A Beginners Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptSXksRyzJumYHU.html

Glad I could help!

You are very welcome! 🙂

Thank you! :)

Thank you🥰

Glad it was helpful!

Hey! :) I'm happy to hear that you enjoy my videos!🥰

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

Glad I could help!🙂

Yeah but the price will rise up if the ordinary starts using adds and sponsorship

Glad that I could help🥰 Greetings from Austria🇦🇹

Happy to help!

If that what they are meant for can help you with your skin concerns then for sure go for it! What are your skin concerns?😊

Glad you like them!🥰

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial yeah you're amazing for this ♡ thank you and God bless you ♡♡

Hello, Yes, I am. I just checked, and I don't know her since I was born 1995 😉 But thank you 😀

I was thinking the same thing! Especially with her soft, soothing voice as well! Great video, very informative and helpful. Thank you!

Only* lol

Did you routine work?

@@Jm-oq3re lol i just realised i had typo. Not arbutus 😂 but yes, my routine worked.

Hope that it will help you 🙂

Hope you like them🙂

Oh yeah and black heads on my nose bother me a lot so I’m not sure how to target that concern

Hey,😊 your routine sounds excellent! For toners, I haven't tried that many toners and so far there was not a toner that I liked😅 I recently ordered the Paula's Choice ENRICHED CALMING TONER which I haven't tried since I'm still waiting for it to arrive😊 For a facial mist, I recommend the Avene Thermal Spring Water or the La Roche Posay Thermal Water. For blackheads, I recommend a Salicylic acid solution/exfoliator such as the black one from Paula's Choice, which you also could only use on that specific area😊

Melissa Van Dijk thanks for the reply! Love your videos

I'm using Niacinamide and Neutrogena Hydra Boost gel cream. It's a very good combo indeed.👍👍

There is no difference in efficacy.

Happy to help! :)

Ah, hello again 😊 Yes, you can. Please see the other reply for a more detailed answer. 😁

Thank you🥰 Yes, that's fine😊

Hey 😊Be careful with the Alpha Arbutin. If you mix them, please do a patch test first. Based on my experience, the Alpha Arbutin can cause some burning sensation when combined with other products. (or when you apply products on top) Niacinamide should be fine, though. I never had any issues mixing it with other products except for Vitamin C.

Hello. I recommend using the Alpha Arbutin in the morning and evening. You have to be careful with the Hyaluronic Acid as it can get sticky very quickly when layering a few serums. I recommend using less maybe 1-2 drops. But generally speaking, you have to experiment and see what works best for you. They can be used in the same routine, yes. 😀

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you for the reply dear! 😘🤗

Hey😊 Your AM and PM routine looks great and the order of application is correct as well😊 May I just ask about your skin concerns? Like what you want to treat?😊

Melissa Van Dijk I have dark spots and acne scarring, dried skin, occasionally breakouts, bit of large pores around my nose area and of course want to start early with preventing wrinkles lol! Thank you so so so much for all you’re help you’re the best!

@@dianamarie3392 Yeah, your routine looks great!😊

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial vit c have to be before of hilauronic acid??? And what is good for minimize pores??? Thanks for your help🤎

@@luisafernandavalencia845 What Vitamin C do you want to use? To minimise pores, have a look at Niacinamide.

Glad it was helpful!

If you are only looking at The Ordinary products I recommend doing their little quiz here: theordinary.com/en-de/regimen-builder.html

Have a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hM6ioa-TmM_RiZ8.html Just replace the Glycolic Acid step with your Lactic Acid😊

Hello 😀 Yes you can use it :)

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial Okay thank you so much!! I love your videos!! :)

Extracting them with a tool works best :)

Hello, 😃 I had recreated the example routine from the ordinary website a while ago; see here: The Ordinary Example Pigmentation Regimen | AM + PM Full Demonstration on Face: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLF0oqdkyLm0hKM.html Currently, many products are out of stock in most countries, so it isn't easy to do one with The Ordinary products. But I will do another one with other products. I am currently testing a combination of Azelaic Acid, Tranexamic acid and Vitamin c that seems to work very well, and I will publish it soon.

Yes that's fine :)

I had a quick look and I couldn't find it online. Are you from the US? I am in Europe... 😉

Thank you!🥰You too!

Yes, that's fine and the correct order😊

Hello Ansha, Generally, you can do that. But I do often read in my comment section that twice a day is too much. So it depends on your skin. So start with once a day, see how that goes and if you feel the need try using it twice 😃 That's the best way to do it.

Melissa Van Dijk yeahh i think so. Like doing twice a day is too much. Hahaha i want get rid of my hyperpigmentation so quickly 😄. Hehe Its okay. I try once a day is enough for me. But i still can do daily right? In the evening routine?

@@ansharahman877 See how it goes! You can use both of them daily in the AM and/or PM :)

Melissa Van Dijk will do as you said!! Thanks mel :)

Hey😊 - Cleanse - Caffeine Solution (Water-Based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - Niacinamide (Water-Based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - Alpha Arbutin (Water-Based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - NMF (Cream | Daily | AM and/or PM) - (SPF) If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first). And it’s recommended applying eye-serums (such as Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG) first after cleansing. If you have acne scars, you may want to have a look at this routine: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nct2Z7aTv7_Zc6s.html

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you 😍

Here is one option: Am: Cleanser Alpha Arbutin Niacinamide SPF (30+) PM: Cleanser Glycolic Acid Retinol Also have a look at this video: How to Create a Skincare Routine With The Ordinary Products - A Beginners Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptSXksRyzJumYHU.html

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial can I use the alpha and niaciamide twice, meaning once in the morning and once in the night after the Toning and 0.5 retinol

Hello Eda, Yes, Alpha Arbutin has no conflicts, so you can use it with any other skincare products.

Well, this is up to you haha😅 Since those are all water-based products: If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first). You could also for example do it like this: AM Niacinamide Hyaluronic Acid PM Alpha Arbutin Hyaluronic Acid As long as you don't use something that contains a pure form of Vitamin C in your routine when using Niacinamide or Alpha Arbutin, you're fine!😊

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial help I have active acne and serious scaring. I have been using the salicylic acid but it doesn’t seem to be working

@@Cherry-cosmos1 Hey! :) Have you tried Benzoyl Peroxide? What do you currently use? For how long have you been using those products? As for scaring, I recommend seeing a doctor.

SVR gel moussant soap free cleanser The ordinary salicylic acid SVR active gel (14%gluconolactone, 4% niacinamide) SVR crème spf50 SVR serum (corrector) at night

@@Cherry-cosmos1 For how long have you been using that routine?

yes, you can do that :)

Hello :) I haven't looked into those ingredients yet, so I am not sure about it.

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial ah, okay. Thank you😊

You can have a look at this video: What Order to Put The Ordinary Products On - Very Simple Guide with Demonstration!: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqdlZ8WVvaimeaM.html Clean Lactic Acid Alpha Arbutin Niacinamide No, they do not have any conflicts so that you can use them all in the same routine, in the morning and/or evening.

Melissa Van Dijk Thank you

You can use the cleanser daily in the morning and evening. But you don't have to. And do you mean this routine?You can use it in the morning and evening. And up to twice a day.

Hm, I have gotten that question very often over the last days. I believe the best way is to avoid the sun as much as possible and wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Not sure if there is a product needed. This will take a long time. Since the lockdown, I am mostly inside, and therefore my skin has become really pale, so this works pretty well 😆

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial yea, I think avoid the sun probably the best way so far that I could do 😂. Btw thx for replying! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Yeah, so that you do not need to buy stuff 🙂 Same goes for you.

During the day, it is advised to use an SPF since Alpha-Arbutin can make the skin sensitive to the sun. But at night, there is, of course, no sunscreen needed, or when staying the whole day inside. And yes, you leave it on the skin, and you do not wash it off. See here: Skin Care Routine Order Morning and Night: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icCiYJOpv9eahXk.html

Hm, this is individual I have heard that some people really get a radiant or dewy look when using it. However, in my case, it makes me matt 😆 So this may depend on the skin type. I am not sure sorry.

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial niacinamide makes me more matte! I hate it whenever i use it cause there's aways this peeling and i hate feeling it!

But I love Niacinamide tho, been using it for 7 months and I'm buying my 3rd bottle! I learned how to use my 2nd bottle well that i lasted about 4 months! I don't even remember the last time I bought it. They last SOOO long!

No it does not.😀 If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern. The product that targets the most important concern should go first 🙂

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

It can happen with any water-based serums. However, if you use not too much so that your skin can absorb the serum and give it a minute in between, it shouldn't happen anymore :) Thank you :)

How to use Cleanser, Toner, Essence, Serum, Moisturizer, Sunscreen and Foundation kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtxgnZuSvL7Oook.html How to use Cleanser, Toner, Essence, Serum and Moisturizer kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLNppbtkuNemY2g.html The correct order would be: Cleanser Toner Essence Serum Oil Moisturizer Sunscreen

Yes you can😊 PM Routine: - Cleanse - Glycolic Acid - Niacinamide - Alpha Arbutin - (Optional) Moisturiser

Yes, here is the video: How To Use The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid | In-Depth Demonstration: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLyDjZh40anNeYE.html

Hey! :) Your can use the Caffeine Solution, Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin in the AM and/or PM (in that order). Use Glycolic Acid and Granactive Retinoid in the PM but on alternate evenings. I recommend watching this video here: How to use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution in a skincare routine: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKtjnZZ9tcnFd3k.html

Hm, I wouldn't recommend doing it. But I don't know that one sorry 😞

Hello :) 8-12 weeks

Have a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fq9pq8Skqdjdk6M.html When using the peeling solution for the first time, please have a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbmJY9OKyN-ce40.html You can use Alpha Arbutin and Niacinamide after the peeling solution as well (I do not recommend using Azelaic Acid, since this is another Acid). But to start off with I recommend keeping it simple when using the peeling solution and just finish with a moisturiser if you feel the need. Also, if you are new to Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide and Azelaic Acid, please use them once per day to start off with so that your skin can get used to it before using it 2x times per day. And there is no benefit of using Azelaic Acid 2x times per day.

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial OMG! thank you so much! I can save my 30ml of Azelaic if I use it once a day or every other day. Thank you! 😭

Yes you can! :) You may want to check out this video first before using them together: How To Use The Ordinary Retinol: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jZOjnLuT163MqGQ.html

Thank you😊 Have a look at this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hM6ioa-TmM_RiZ8.html I recommend using Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin separate from the L-Ascorbic Acid. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% cannot be used alongside any pure or ethylated forms of Vitamin C. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% can only be used alongside Vitamin C derivatives: - Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% - Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution 20% in Vitamin F - Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate 10% Also, Alpha Arbutin and Vitamin C may work but with bad luck a reaction can happen and it can burn your skin....I know that the Ordinary has an Ascorbic Acid + Alpha Arbutin serum - but that one is already mixed... You may want to do it like this: AM Routine: - Cleanse - Mix L-Ascorbic Acid Powder with for example Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% or your moisturiser. (It doesn't mix well with Hyaluronic Acid). - SPF PM Routine: - Cleanse - Glycolic Acid - Niacinamide - Alpha Arbutin - (Optional) Oil and/or Moisturiser

Melissa Van Dijk thank you so very much for such an explanatory response! I will do what you just recommended and if it suits my skin will update you ! Fyi, I haven’t used The Ordinary products . This will be my first time.. and am 32, literally fighting with skin issues. Hopefully this would work out.

Also I wanted to ask can I apply a sleeping mask at the very end like of Belif or Laneige?

The general rule of thumb for order of application is: 1. Water-based serums 2. Anhydrous Solutions and Oil Formulations 3. Creams & suspensions Important: If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first). It’s recommended using no more than 3 serum formulations in a single routine for optimal skin penetration. About 2-3 drops of each serum and 1 pea-sized amount of creams should be enough for the full face and neck. Always apply sunscreen when you are exposed to the sun!! AM Routine: - Cleanse - Alpha Arbutin (Water-based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - Buffet (Water-based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - (Optional) Moisturiser - SPF PM Routine: - Cleanse - Lactic Acid (Water-based Serum | Daily |PM) - Hyaluronic Acid (Water-based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - Niacinamide (Water-based Serum | Daily | AM and/or PM) - (Optional) Moisturiser It is not recommended to use Buffet (- Peptide) in the same routine than Lactic Acid ( - Direct Acid). You can use Lactic Acid daily or only a few times per week. Also, gradually incorporating one new product into your regimen at a time and applying test patches first to see what works best for your skin. With any new formulation, some sensitivity or initial redness can be normal. Initial redness upon application is not a cause for concern if it goes away after a few moments. Hope this helps🥰

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you sooooooooo much!! You are such a sweetheart! I am so happy now that i know how to use it all correctly. Sending you the biggest thank you!💗

That's the correct order 😀 If you want to know why here you can watch this video: How to Create a Skincare Routine With The Ordinary Products - A Beginners Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptSXksRyzJumYHU.html

Yeah, I think that The Inkey list Niacinamide and Alpha Arbutin is also produced by Deciem (The Ordinary). Generally, those mixes very well, so you can layer them after each other.

I haven't tried that, and I'm not aware of any conflicts. So, I recommend trying it out! :) Still, yes you can do this on alternate days :)

Yes you can. Pm: 1.Cleanser 2. Glycolic Acid 3. Niacinamide 4. Alpha Arbutin

Melissa Van Dijk you said in the video to use alpha first. So if using glycolic acid acid then alpha at last but what about hyaluronic acid. Should I use it after glycolic acid ?

@@fatmamohammad2128 you can use hyaluronic acid as well

Hey🙂 Those 3 are all water-based serums so, If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first).

Yes you can! :)

No :)

What are your skin concerns? And what else do you use along with it? Cleanser, serums, moisturiser, spf?

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you for replying, I deal with a lot of ingrown hair in my chin, pores and acne on cheek.. Right now, I only use the garnier mineral water to clean my face and I moisturize with shea butter. Nothing fancy or extra

Do you have the AHA + BHA peeling solution? Have you already had a look at a Salicylic Acid solution or exfoliator (which can be used daily)? The Oridnary has one but it is currently not available. Another option would be the SA exfoliating solution from Paula's Choice or something similar because SA targets the following: - Oily skin - Sensitive skin - Breakouts and Blackheads - Rosacea-prone skin - Removes dead skin cells on the surface and in the pores - Combats breakouts, enlarged pores and blackheads - Anti-inflammatory properties - Not suitable if you’re allergic to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) The general rule of thumb for order of application is: 1. Water-based serums 2. Anhydrous Solutions and Oil Formulations 3. Creams & suspensions Important: If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first). And a maximum of three serum formulations in a single regimen. Always apply sunscreen when you are exposed to the sun!! AM Routine Daily: - Cleanse - Niacinamide - Alpha Arbutin - Moisturiser - SPF PM 1 Routine on the other days: - Cleanse - SA solution/exfoliator (Optional) - Retinol - Moisturiser PM 2 Routine 1-2 times per week: - Cleanse - Peeling Solution - Moisturiser

@@MelissaVanDijkOfficial thank you so much

Hey! :) Thank you. Wait between 1-2 min. before applying your SPF.

Use a retinoid such as Granactive Retinoid 2% in Emulsion. You could also add these 2 serums in the morning, while using the Retinoid in the evening.

Of course, you can also use it all over your face!😊

Melissa Van Dijk Thank you so much for the fast answer! Your videos really guide me through the ordinary products!🥰🥰

Well yes. But I don't think that it is a good idea since you are using two exfoliators in one routine (Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid). Use them on separate days. You can also watch this video: How to Create a Skincare Routine With The Ordinary Products - A Beginners Guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptSXksRyzJumYHU.html

Hi may I know where i can buy this product?

Please i really need this product

Jess Si Hi 🙂 these are products from ‘The Ordinary’, so should be widely available on the internet from Amazon, beauty bay, deciem etc etc hope that helps? And that the products work for you 😊😊

gwenllian thank you

Generally, I would say Niacinamide is the better option since Alpha Arbutin is purely a brightening ingredient. Niacinamide also has other benefits see here: www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/anti-aging-wrinkles/how-niacinamide-helps-skin.html Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid are both AHA's which do the same job. Usually, Lactic Acid is better tolerated from my experience. You can read more about them here: www.paulaschoice.de/en/all-about-exfoliants It's the same information for The Ordinary; just Paula's Choice explains it much better and in a simple way :)

Thank you so much for replying 😊

What skincare products are you using and when does the pilling happen?

It does not matter :) If you have more than one water-based serum, you can apply based on the priority of your concern (the product that targets the most important concern should go first).

Alpha arbutin is often used to treat hyperpigmentation / irregular skin tone. However it takes quite long to see changes (at least 3 months) and most often, you wont need to apply it to the whole face, only certain areas (nose, cheekbone, eye area) Applying this product first and targeting these areas specifically, thus allowing it to penetrate first will give it a better chance of reaching the melanin irregularities deep within your skin and working on evening out the skin tone (without the niacinamide being in the way if you use too much and not all of it can be absorbed by the skin). I hope this makes a bit of sense. Unfortunately I can't explain it as well as the customer service of the ordinary when I asked her the same question.

This looks great to me! I recommend keeping it simple before adding anything else and use it for 1-2 months until you can tell if it improved your skin or not. But based on your concerns, that are the products I would go for!😊 Depending on how oily your skin is, you may find it a bit better without using a moisturiser and may replace it with a hydrating serum that has hyaluronic acid in it😊

Melissa Van Dijk I forgot to tell you in the morning I just use hylauranic acid and then at night I use niacinamide and alpha aributin. Sorry!

No, if you use more, it is not more effective. Only use it on the areas you need it to get the same effect with less product. If you use too much, it will only sit on the skin, and it may cause clogged pores. I am not sure about this, but I have had the best experience with Ascorbic Acid and Alpha Arbutin. The Best Products From The Ordinary For Dark Spots With Results and Pictures + Comparison: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ad94nq9jx5itYZ8.html You can use Alpha Arbutin in combination with Niacinamide. Apply the toner first.

Yes, however, make sure to closely observe your skin if this is still the case it's best not to use the products anymore or only use one at a time to figure out the one that's doing it. There is not much you can do about this; it may be just your skin.

Generally speaking, I do not recommend using lotions or creams for oily skin; I think it makes it even more oily... But how are you dealing with your routine does it work great 🤔?

Hi :) I'm wondering too... from my understanding, the niacinamide will decrease the oiliness in skin in time... as for moisturizer afterwards, I believe you're supposed to use it regardless cause you gotta lock in the moisture to protect your skin barrier... ? I'm just learning everything now and that advice stuck in mind hope it helps ♡

@@healingwaters1193 Yes, precisely Niacinamide will regulate the sebum production. No, that's not true I am not sure why this is so widespread...but if your skin is producing oil, you do not need to put another moisturizer on top. It acts already like one :) So you only need hydration, antioxidants etc. and the oil will do the rest. Of course, if you want to use a moisturizer that keeps your matt during the day, you can do so. I am not sure how this affects your skin but depending on how much oil your skin is producing it may look better or feels comfortable, but you may also get clogged pores... If you have dry skin and your skin cannot produce enough oil, it is essential to log it in. But if you do not have dry skin, there is no need.

TY Soooo Much :)