The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum 30ml

A lightweight, water-based serum with a natural pink hue, formulated to support a stressed or compromised skin barrier. The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum combines eight technologies to calm the look of redness, relieve discomfort and boost hydration.

Key benefits

• Helps support and strengthen the skin barrier
• Soothes the feeling of discomfort and reduces the look of redness
• Boosts hydration for more comfortable, smoother-looking skin
• In The Ordinary's clinical testing: helps strengthen the barrier in 2 hours* and gives an immediate 86% hydration boost**

Key ingredients

• Vitamin B12 – helps reduce dryness and the look of redness (and gives the serum its pink colour)
• Ceramide Complex + 2% Niacinamide – help replenish skin lipids and support the barrier
• Centella Asiatica, Bisabolol & Gallic Acid derivatives – help calm and protect against external stressors

How to use

1. Shake well before use. Use morning and evening.
2. After cleansing (and toning), apply a few drops to the face.
3. Follow with heavier serums, oils or creams — and SPF in the morning.

Where it fits in your routine: Treat stage — after cleansers/toners, before oils and creams. Works well alongside your other treatments.

Suitable for: all skin types, including sensitive and barrier-compromised skin.

Patch test: Apply a small amount to a clean area on the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before first use.

Cautions: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation occurs, stop use. Keep out of reach of children.

Specifications: 30 ml · water-based serum · vegan & cruelty-free · alcohol-, oil- and silicone-free · The Ordinary (DECIEM)

*Based on The Ordinary's clinical testing on 23 panelists after one application. **Based on testing with 34 people. Results can vary.

Delivery & returns in Oman

• Delivered in 1–3 working days to every governorate in Oman
• Cash on Delivery available — pay when your order arrives
• Free delivery on orders of 10 OMR or more (2 OMR delivery fee under 10 OMR)
• Damaged or wrong item? Message us on WhatsApp within 48 hours for a replacement or full refund
• 100% authentic The Ordinary in sealed original packaging, backed by our authenticity guarantee

Frequently asked questions

How do I use it?
Shake well, then apply a few drops to the face morning and evening after cleansing (and toning). Follow with heavier serums, oils or creams, and SPF in the morning.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, it suits all skin types, including sensitive and barrier-compromised skin.

Why is the serum pink?
Its pink colour comes from vitamin B12, which helps reduce dryness and the look of redness.