The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is an advanced skincare solution for skin experiencing redness, dryness, irritation, tightness, and impaired skin barrier function. It features a lightweight, fast-absorbing pink formula that soothes stressed skin, supports its hydration and comfort, and helps improve the appearance of uneven texture. Its formula combines Vitamin B12, Niacinamide 2%, Ceramide Complex, Bisabolol, Gallic Acid Derivatives, and Centella Asiatica technologies to give skin a more calm, smooth, balanced, and radiant appearance with regular use.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Helps calm the appearance of redness and discomfort caused by dryness or impaired barrier.
- Supports strengthening the skin barrier within two hours of application.
- Provides an immediate 86% increase in skin hydration after a single application.
- Helps reduce feelings of tightness and dryness after cleansing or using active products.
- Contains Niacinamide 2% to support hydration and improve the appearance of tone and texture.
- Fortified with a Ceramide Complex to help support the natural lipids in the skin barrier.
- Contains Vitamin B12 which helps reduce the appearance of dryness and redness and gives the serum its distinctive pink color.
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Bisabolol and Gallic acid derivatives help soothe the appearance of stressed skin.
- Vegan formula, free of alcohol, oils, silicones, and gluten.
- Light emulsion texture absorbs easily without leaving a greasy or heavy feeling.
Helps Address:
- The appearance of redness and irritation associated with dry skin and impaired barrier.
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Feelings of tightness and discomfort after face washing.
- The appearance of dryness and roughness that makes skin less smooth.
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Uneven texture resulting from poor hydration or use of active ingredients.
- The appearance of tired and sensitive skin.
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Impaired appearance of the skin barrier after using exfoliants or retinoids.
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Loss of balance between hydration and comfort within the skin.
How to Use:
- Apply to clean, dry skin after cleanser and toner.
- Dispense a few drops of serum onto the face and neck.
- Gently spread the serum over the skin, focusing on areas experiencing redness, dryness, tightness, or irritation.
- Pat the skin with fingertips until the serum is fully absorbed.
- Follow with a suitable moisturizer to help lock in hydration and support the skin barrier.
- Can be used morning and evening as needed by the skin.
- It is preferable to use it on rest days from exfoliants or retinoids when the skin needs soothing and repair.
- In the morning routine, use sunscreen as the final step to protect the skin and support skincare results.
Active Ingredients:
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Vitamin B12: Helps support the appearance of calm skin and reduce the appearance of dryness and redness, and gives the serum its pink color.
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Niacinamide 2%: Helps support the skin barrier, improve the appearance of uneven tone, and enhance hydration.
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Ceramide Complex: Helps support skin barrier lipids and reduce moisture loss.
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Bisabolol: A soothing ingredient that helps reduce the appearance of redness and discomfort.
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Gallic Acid Derivatives: Help soothe the appearance of skin affected by external factors.
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Centella Asiatica Technologies: Help support skin comfort and protect it from the appearance of irritation caused by external factors.
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Ginger Root Extract: Helps support the appearance of balanced and comfortable skin.
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Sugar Moisturizers: Help enhance skin hydration and improve its smooth texture.
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Phospholipids and Sphingolipids: Support the skin barrier and help improve its healthy appearance.
Suitable for:
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All skin types that need hydration and soothing.
- Sensitive skin that experiences redness or discomfort.
- Dry skin that experiences tightness and roughness.
- Combination and oily skin when using a light and appropriate amount.
- Skin that uses exfoliants or retinoids and needs skin barrier support.
- Tired or irritated skin due to dryness or external factors.
- Anyone looking for a daily serum that combines soothing, hydration, and skin barrier support.
Guidelines and Warnings:
- For external use only.
- Use on healthy, unbroken, or unchapped skin.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes; if this occurs, rinse the area thoroughly with water.
- It is recommended to perform a patch test on a small area before full use, especially for sensitive skin.
- If severe redness, itching, burning, or obvious irritation appears, discontinue use.
- It is not recommended to combine it in the same routine with direct or indirect Vitamin C.
- If skin irritation occurs, it is preferable to simplify the routine and stick to a gentle cleanser, this serum, a moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.
- Use a suitable moisturizer afterward for better skin barrier support.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and high heat.
- The ingredient list may vary depending on the manufacturing batch, so it is always recommended to check the ingredients on the packaging before use.
The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is an ideal choice for anyone looking for a lightweight serum that supports skin comfort and its natural barrier, especially when experiencing sensitivity, stress, or after using active products.
