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The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement
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Summary
The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum for Oily Skin and Pore Refinement is a multi-active solution designed to reduce skin congestion, minimize excess shine and improve pore appearance for clearer-looking skin.
Benefits
- Minimises excess shine in 1 week
- Balances oily skin in 1 week*
- Improves uneven skin texture for smoother-looking skin in 1 week*
- Reduces visible post-acne marks
Key Ingredients
- Sarcosine and L-Carnitine: Naturally occurring molecules that reduce the appearance of oiliness and shine.
- Polylysine: A patented molecule that also reduces the appearance of oiliness and shine. It has a unique three-dimensional branched structure that is composed of 48 naturally-derived lysine amino acids.
- N-Acetylglucosamine (NAG): An amino sugar that offers similar exfoliation properties to direct acids. Through this exfoliation, it helps target signs of congestion, while also targeting the look of uneven skin tone.
- Ectoin: Protects the skin barrier against water loss and helps maintain skin hydration. The ingredient ectoin is an amino acid derivative produced via fermentation from ectoine - a naturally occurring molecule found in a wide range of bacteria that live in extreme conditions.
- Lactococcus Ferment Lysate: Works to help support the skin barrier. It is a mixture of fragmented molecules derived from the breakdown of the bacteria lactococcus lactis.
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Shake well before use. Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening.
Aqua (Water), Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Carnitine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sarcosine, Ectoin, Adenosine, Polylysine, Silanetriol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Must need in skincare
I received this product from Influenster and The Ordinary in exchange for my honest review. The Ordinary, known for its effective and affordable skincare solutions, has garnered attention for its Balancing and Clarifying Serum. Promising to address concerns of both balance and clarity in the skin, ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
It's not the best serum I've used.
I received The Ordinary Balancing and Clarifying Serum free in return for my honest review. I was excited to see if this serum could help manage my oily skin and minimize pores. Starting with its effectiveness, I found the results to be mixed. It does a decent job of reducing excess shine and keep...
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Big nope
Been using consistently 2x a day for about a month now, and I noticed my acne getting progressively worse (more blemishes and tending to be chstic rather than the pustules I normally have). Never was able to get over the horrid smell - even as a scientist who works wirh foul smelling things all day. Definitely will be returning it to the store for a refund
Overnight Results!!!
I have very sensitive and acne-prone skin, and have been struggling with acne as a teen. when i first spot tested the product, it seemed great! when i applied it to the rest of my face, i noticed no stinging, burning, imflammation, or redness! i went to bed, and when i woke up, i noticed an immediate difference. i had less texture, my acne was less imflammed and less visible, and my pores were noticeably smaller and cleaner! i highly recommend this product for anyone with skin like mine!
Game changer for oily skin
This serum is one of the only oil-control skincare products I've tried that actually works on my oily skin. It significantly decreases my oiliness throughout the day, leaves my skin looking really healthy and balanced, and makes my makeup last longer. I'm very impressed with the results.
Game changer for oily skin
This serum is one of the only oil-control skincare products I've tried that actually works on my oily skin. It significantly decreases my oiliness throughout the day, leaves my skin looking really healthy and balanced, and makes my makeup last longer. I'm very impressed with the results.
Idk if it is worth it
So this is my mom's so I decided to try it idk if my mom did this but it smelled like pure chemicals while it did help with breakouts and blemishes it made my skin peel