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The Ordinary Soothing Barrier Support Serum

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What is the item: The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum (often called "the pink serum") is a multi-active, lightweight emulsion designed to rapidly repair the skin barrier and reduce visible signs of irritation and redness.
Benefits:
- Rapid Barrier Repair: Clinically shown to strengthen the skin barrier in as little as 2 hours.
- Immediate Hydration: Provides an instant 86% boost in skin hydration that lasts all day.
- Soothes Discomfort: Alleviates feelings of tightness, stinging, and dryness-induced discomfort.
- Reduces Redness: Targets and reduces the appearance of redness caused by external stressors.
- Texture Smoothing: Helps improve the look of uneven skin texture for a more radiant finish.
Who and how to use this product:
- Who: Suitable for all skin types, but especially beneficial for those with sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin barriers.
- How: Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening as part of your "Treat" step. Use it after water-based serums (like Hyaluronic Acid) but before heavier oils and creams.
Ingredients (Key ingredient + rest):
- Key Ingredients: Vitamin B12 (gives the serum its pink color and reduces redness), 2% Niacinamide, Ceramide Complex, Centella Asiatica (Cica) phytotechnologies, and Bisabolol.
- Rest of Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Gallic Acid Derivatives (propyl gallate, gallyl glucoside, EGCG), Sugar-based hydrators (Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol), and Ginger Root Extract.
What best combine with:
- For Extra Hydration: Layer over Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5.
- For Post-Treatment Care: Use after the AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution to calm the skin.
- For a Soothing Mask: Mix with Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for a leave-on soothing treatment.
- Avoid: Generally recommended to avoid using in the same routine as pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) to maximize effectiveness

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