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The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% Antioxidant for Environmental Protection
Summary
Highlights
The Ordinary's Pycnogenol 5% High-Potency Antioxidant Serum is a water-free formula. This antioxidant solution binds to elastin and collagen to protect from degradation, helping to nourish the skin from the inside out.
Benefits
- Provides antioxidant, hydration and elasticity support
Formulated Without
- Alcohol
- Water
- Gluten
- Nuts
- Oil
- Parabens
- Silicones
- Sulfates
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Apply alone or after water-based serums, before oils or heavier creams. Alternatively, mix with other treatments to enhance their antioxidant capacity significantly. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Keep out of reach of children.
The Ordinary recommends performing a patch test prior to incorporating a new product into your skin care routine.
Apply after serums as needed for effective surface hydration.
Propanediol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract.
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Can I use with ascorbic glucoside solution 12%???
- Asked by sarai
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageYes, we recommend applying Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12% before Pycnogenol 5%.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can it be used with Tretinol?
- Asked by JanetHem
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageUnfortunately, it is difficult for us to comment on the pairing of our products with those of other brands and/or prescription medications. We recommend consulting with your doctor/dermatologist, gradually incorporating one new product into your regimen at a time, and applying test patches first to see what works best for your skin.Was this answer helpful to you
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Can I use pycnogenol with matryxl
- Asked by cindy
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Yes, you may use Pycnogenol 5% alolngside Matrixyl 10% + HA.Was this answer helpful to you
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Mine kind of smells like vinegar- its brand new (2 weeks old)..is this normal?
- Asked by Kay
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Scent can be interpreted differently from person to person. Normally, we would describe the scent of Pycnogenol 5% as slightly sweet/woody.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Should this be used AM or PM?
- Asked by J
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi! Pycnogenol 5% can be used in the AM or PM - whichever you prefer!Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
Wish I'd Started Using Pychnogenol 5% Sooner!
I bought Pychnogenol 5% about 2 weeks ago, and I'm already noting such a difference. I have oily skin, but it has a hard time retaining moisture. Not anymore! A few drops (three) is all I need, and it leaves my skin looking and feeling amazing. The moisture *lasts.* And more than that, my skin looks...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Confused...
I applied this product all over my face. My forehead looks great, no redness or swelling, the skin is moisturized. But my cheeks and nose turned into a tomato: the skin was very red and swelling appeared. This lasted for several hours. There was such an incomprehensible reaction on my face. I'm con...
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Magical Elixir!
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I'm a tretinoin user, and this stuff is a miracle find. I love the way it smells, and more than any other serum I've used it has eliminated any dry patches, and hydrated my dry skin. Simply amazing! I went without it a few days and definitely noticed a difference. It's a keeper!
Made me breakout
I wanted to love this but I think it may be too heavy for my skin. Caused really bad breakouts.
Legen- wait for it-dary!
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I LOVE this product My skin was already pretty good with my the ordinary regimen, but after seeing Cassandra's video I've decided to add this molecule and good lord what am I happy!! It really gave my skin that extra it needed! After two weeks you start seeing results for sure!
Made me breakout
Age 60+
Skin Type Combination
Verified Buyer
I wanted to love it..Based on all the good reviews I had hoped it would work for me, but it made me break out after just a couple of days.
Love this product
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I don't use many of The Ordinary products, but Pycnogenol is one that I always have in my routine. I use it in the morning mixed in with my moisturizer. It gives my skin this beautiful glow. I've noticed that my skin is beginning to look firmer and more plumped. The smell doesn't bother me. I've stocked up during SlowNovember.