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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum for Sensitive Skin & Hydration
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Summary
Highlights
The Ordinary's Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is a multi-active, skin support serum that helps repair skin barrier damage and boosts hydration.
Benefits
- Reduces appearance of redness
- Improves all-day hydration
Key Ingredients
- Niacinamide: supports essential skin components that help promote hydration
- Vitamin B12: helps support skin barrier by reducing skin dryness and redness (and gives the formula its unique pink color)
Research Results
- Repairs the skin barrier in 2 hours*
- *In clinical testing on 23 people, after 1 application
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Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening after cleansing.
If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions: If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children.
Aqua (water), Propanediol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hexyldecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xylitylglucoside, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Anhydroxylitol, Ethyl Linoleate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Naringenin, Cyanocobalamin, Panthenyl Triacetate, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Sphingolipids, Phospholipids, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Gallyl Glucoside, Propyl Gallate, Xylitol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Stearic Acid, Dicetyl Phosphate, Isoceteth-20, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic Acid, P-anisic Acid, Phytic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.
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Questions
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- Q
Is there hyaluronic acid in it
- Asked by mads
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! Soothing & Barrier Support Serum does not contain Hyaluronic Acid. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi! Can this be used after using the glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner?
- Asked by Rachel
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! Yes - Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be used after Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner ! We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be worn under makeup? Will it pill?
- Asked by Olivia
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be worn under makeup and should not pill. We recommend using 1-3 drops of each product, and massaging it into the skin until it is fully absorbed before moving onto the next step. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used with vitamin c serum?
- Asked by Sheila
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHey there! We do not recommend using Soothing & Barrier Support Serum in the same regimen as direct or indirect Vitamin C products. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi, can this be used after the Aha 30 BHA 2 Peeling Solution?
- Asked by amarie
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there - yes! Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be used after AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How many times in the entire week can I use this ?
- Asked by Marv
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe suggest using this 1-2x/daily in the AM/PM.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used with Clinique Clarifying Face Lotion Toner 2 - Dry Combination?
- Asked by Ana
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to comment on the pairing of our products with those of other brands. 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
- Q
Can I use this with the new Multi Antioxidant Serum?
- Asked by Sunny
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, yes Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be used with Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum be used with salicylic acid 2% and aloe 2% + NAG 2% solution?
- Asked by Erica
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be used with Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. However, we do not recommend using Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution with Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.Was this answer helpful to you
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Which of The Ordinary products should not be used in the same routine as your Soothing & Barrier Support Serum?
- Asked by Figgs
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe don't recommend using Soothing & Barrier Support Serum alongside Vitamin C.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
How many times in the entire week can I use this ?
- Asked by Marv
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe suggest using this 1-2x/daily in the AM/PM.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used with Clinique Clarifying Face Lotion Toner 2 - Dry Combination?
- Asked by Ana
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there! Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to comment on the pairing of our products with those of other brands. 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
- Q
Can I use this with the new Multi Antioxidant Serum?
- Asked by Sunny
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there, yes Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be used with Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum be used with salicylic acid 2% and aloe 2% + NAG 2% solution?
- Asked by Erica
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi there Soothing & Barrier Support Serum can be used with Salicylic Acid 2% Solution. However, we do not recommend using Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution with Salicylic Acid 2% Solution.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Which of The Ordinary products should not be used in the same routine as your Soothing & Barrier Support Serum?
- Asked by Figgs
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageWe don't recommend using Soothing & Barrier Support Serum alongside Vitamin C.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Could I use this along with the milky toner?
- Asked by Tiffany
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageYes!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can it be used with niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% brightening serum?
- Asked by R
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageYes!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does this help with sun damage?
- Asked by Wendy
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageThe Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is a multi-active solution designed to help repair skin barrier, soothe discomfort, and reduce the look of redness.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Will this fade acne scars?
- Asked by Sophia
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageThis product is designed to help repair skin barrier, soothe discomfort, and reduce the look of redness. To help reduce the looks of pigmentation left behind by breakouts, we recommend Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution. If you are referring to texture, please explore Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Could I use this with "Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Hydrating Serum" ?
- Asked by S
- Official Answer By The Ordinary - Brand EngageHi! Yes, you can apply Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 alongisde Soothing & Barrier Support Serum.Was this answer helpful to you
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Most Helpful Positive Review
This serum has changed my face
This serum has changed my face and simplified my routine. I used to layer a whole lot of different serums and creams, different ingredients to do different things, but then this one came along and cleared out my cupboard. Firstly I pop on a generous dollop of The Ordinary "Niacinamide & Zinc" seru...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Disappointed
I really love this company and their products but this one was a miss for me. Not only did it not treat the redness, but it actually amplified it. When I put it on, my skin reacts to it and I turn cherry red. I really wanted to love this product.
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Broke my face out
I tried lessening my useage of it to only once a day, to then twice a week, but my face was incredibly oily, to the point where my skin became severely dried out (worsening the issue of dead skin I was trying to fix beforehand) and my pores got clogged from all the excess oil on my face. Caused a bad acne breakout on my chin that is still healing. I would not recommend for oily or acne prone sensitive skin.
Restock!! Love it so much?
Helps so much with redness and skin feeling hydrated!
horrible
it broke me out so bad and can we please talk about the wax smell and the oily feeling after you put it on?
Pilling
This products pills on the skin. The color is pretty though!
Skin Barrier
This really helped soothe my eczema and felt amazing on the dry, dehydrated areas of my face. But I did notice some breakouts in spots where my skin was already doing fine, so it's a bit of a mixed experience.