THE ORDINARY SOOTHING & BARRIER SUPPORT SERUM

hat it is: A multi-active solution designed to support skin-barrier repair while soothing discomfort and reducing the look of redness.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Emulsion

Highlighted Ingredients:
– Vitamin B12: Supports the skin barrier by reducing dryness and visible redness while also imparting the serum’s characteristic pink hue.
– Centella asiatica Phytotechnologies: Protect against external stressors.
– Gallic Acid Derivatives: Soothe skin discomfort and target redness associated with external stressors by reducing water loss.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: While supporting a strong skin barrier, this comprehensive serum also improves the look of uneven texture for a smoother appearance. It is formulated with multiple vitamins, lipids, and phytotechnologies and is suitable for all skin types (including sensitive).

Clinical Results: In clinical testing on 23 women, after 1 application:
– It helped recover the skin barrier in 2 hours

In clinical testing on 34 people, applied 2X per day for 6 weeks:
– It immediately boosted skin’s hydration by 86%