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The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

When (and how) to use Soothing & Barrier Support Serum by The Ordinary

Last updated on June 13, 2024.

Overview

Welcome to our guide on when (and how) to use The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum.

When to use

We recommend using this product in the morning or evening. 30% of routines created by our community use it in both the morning and evening.

How often

88% of routines created by our community use this product every day.

In your routine

This product is most commonly used as step 5 in a routine. Use our Routine Creator to see where you should use this product in your routine.

Fun Fact

987 routines created by our community use this product.

Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening.

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Pair it with

Here are some of the products that our community often uses together with Soothing & Barrier Support Serum.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Used together in 16% routines
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum
The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 Serum Used together in 13% routines
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Used together in 10% routines
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Routine inspiration

Here are some routines that have been shared by our community that use Soothing & Barrier Support Serum.

used in the morning & evening
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Eye Cream
Daily Skincare Routine
By gemmajaws
Dry Skin
Redness
Dark Spots
Sensitivity
Rosacea
used in the morning & evening
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 COSRX Aloe Soothing Sun Cream SPF 50 PA+++ The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 Quo Banana Cleansing Balm Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+
Ordinary Routine
By gemmajaws
Dry Skin
Sensitivity
Dark Spots
Rosacea
used in the evening
Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Eye Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser For Sensitive Skin US ISDIN Fusion Water Color Sunscreen SPF50 L'Oreal True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum 4-5 Medium Tower 28 Beauty SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray Garnier 3.5% Vitamin C, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Brightening & Anti Dark Spot Serum Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+ L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Renew Retinol + Niacinamide Pressed Night Cream
Current Routine
By Anita_74
Combination Skin
Fine Lines
Pores
Texture
used in the morning & evening
Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate® Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins™ Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA The Ordinary Marine Hyaluronics The Ordinary EUK 134 0.1% The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3%
In depth rejuvenating glow AM & PM Routines
By Tiffany_444
Combination Skin
Dullness
Pores
Sensitivity
Dryness
used in the evening
Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Berry Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Face Mask
All Products
By XoxoLo
Combination Skin
Acne
Fine Lines
Dryness
Oiliness
used in the morning & evening
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA The Ordinary Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% The Ordinary 100% L-Ascorbic Acid Powder
Daily routine??
By HolyKral
Combination Skin
Acne
Fine Lines
Wrinkles
Redness

Learn more

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