Your Personalized Routine

The Smart Start

Maximum results on a minimal budget

Great skincare doesn't have to be expensive. This routine mixes The Ordinary treatments with a widely available drugstore SPF — about $50 total MSRP (sales vary).

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Step 1Cleanser

Squalane Cleanser

The Ordinary

$10

Gentle, non-stripping cleanser that dissolves makeup and impurities. Works for every skin type.

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Step 2Serum

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

The Ordinary

The most versatile serum in skincare. Reduces pores, controls oil, brightens, and strengthens your skin barrier.

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Step 3Moisturizer

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

The Ordinary

$10

Mimics your skin's natural moisture system. No frills, just effective hydration at an unbeatable price.

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Step 4SPF

Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30

Neutrogena

$22

Broad-spectrum SPF 30, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and formulated for sensitive and acne-prone skin — usually easy to buy on Amazon (listing is the 3.4 fl oz twin pack). Reapply every 2 hours in direct sun.

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Estimated routine cost

$48 total

Products last 2–3 months on average, so your per-month cost is around $19.

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