The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum is a multi-active solution targeted at reducing the look of irritated skin. It helps recover the skin barrier in 2 hours*, and provides an immediate 86%** boost in skin hydration. This helps soothe feelings of discomfort, and reduce signs of redness over time. While strengthening the skin barrier, the Soothing & Barrier Support Serum also improves the look of uneven texture for a smoother appearance. Formulated with multiple vitamins, lipids, and phytotechnologies, this comprehensive serum is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.The multi-active formula contains 8 key technologies:- Vitamin B12: Helps support skin barrier by reducing dryness and the look of redness, while also imparting the serum's characteristic pink hue.- Gallic Acid Derivatives: A combination of 3 activated forms of gallic acid (propyl gallate, gallyl glucoside and epigallocatechin gallyl glucoside (EGCG)) helps soothe skin discomfort and target the look of redness associated with external stressors irritants.- Bisabolol: Helps reduce the look of skin redness.- Soothing Complex: Reduces feelings of skin tightness and discomfort from dryness.- Ceramide Complex: Plant-derived ceramides (sphingolipids and phospholipids) provide topical delivery of key skin components.     - 2% Niacinamide: Supports essential skin components that help promote hydration.- Sugar-based hydrators: Offers long-term skin hydration and helps support the skin barrier function.  - Centella Asiatica Phytotechnologies*Clinical testing on 23 people after one application**Clinical testing in 34 people, 2 x per day for 6 weeks. Testing Shows:Repairs and strengthens the skin barrierProvides an immediate 86% boost in skin hydration Provides hydration that lasts all dayReduces the look of rednessImproves the look of uneven skin texture for a smoother appearance