The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

Soothe stressed skin and restore comfort with The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum — a multi-active formula created to support a damaged skin barrier, reduce the look of irritation-related redness, and deliver fast hydration for a healthier, more radiant complexion.

This serum helps strengthen the skin barrier within 2 hours and provides an immediate hydration boost to ease dryness, tightness, and discomfort. With consistent use, it also helps improve the look of uneven texture, leaving skin feeling smoother and looking more balanced.

Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, this formula combines a powerful set of 8 key technologies for barrier repair and calming support.

✨ Key Benefits

• Supports a stronger skin barrier and improves skin comfort

• Provides an instant hydration boost to relieve dryness and tightness

• Helps visibly reduce irritation-induced redness

• Smooths the look of uneven texture for a healthier glow

• Suitable for sensitive skin and daily use

🔬 Key Technologies (What’s Inside)

• Vitamin B12: Helps reduce dryness and the look of redness (also gives the serum its pink tone)

• Gallic Acid Derivatives: Calms the appearance of irritated skin

• Bisabolol: Helps reduce the look of redness linked to discomfort

• Soothing Complex: Relieves tightness and dryness

• Ceramide Complex: Replenishes skin lipids to support barrier repair

• 2% Niacinamide: Supports hydration and strengthens the skin barrier

• Sugar-Based Hydrators: Boost hydration while reinforcing barrier function

• Centella Asiatica: Helps protect against external stressors

💡 How to Use

Apply a few drops to clean skin AM and/or PM. Follow with moisturizer. In the daytime, finish with SPF. Ideal when skin feels irritated, over-exfoliated, or sensitized.