Balancing & Clarifying Serum

A 7-technology serum that minimizes shine, refines pores, and improves texture for clearer-looking, congested skin.

The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum is a multi-active solution designed to reduce signs of skin congestion by minimizing excess shine and improving pore appearance for clearer-looking skin. Combining seven key technologies — sarcosine, L-carnitine, polylysine, adenosine, N-acetylglucosamine (NAG), ectoin, and lactococcus ferment lysate — it minimizes oiliness, reduces the look of enlarged pores, provides all-day hydration, strengthens the barrier, improves uneven texture, and reduces post-acne marks.

🌿 Key Benefits

• Minimizes excess shine and oiliness
• Reduces the look of enlarged pores
• Improves uneven skin texture
• Reduces the appearance of post-acne marks
• Provides all-day hydration and boosts radiance

🧪 Star Ingredients

• Sarcosine & L-Carnitine – naturally occurring molecules that reduce oiliness and shine
• Polylysine – a patented molecule that further reduces oiliness and shine
• Adenosine & NAG – reduce the look of pores and target uneven skin tone
• Ectoin & Lactococcus Ferment Lysate – protect against water loss and support the skin barrier

💧 Texture & Feel

A water-based serum.

👩‍🔬 Ideal For

Skin Type: All skin types, especially oily and combination skin.

• Signs of congestion, excess oil, and enlarged pores
• Post-acne marks and dryness
• Daily AM/PM use

🧴 How to Use

1. Shake well before use.
2. Apply a few drops to the face in the morning and evening.
3. Use only as directed on unbroken skin; patch test advised.

⚡ Why Customers Love It

• 7-technology multi-active formula
• Minimizes shine and pores
• All-day hydration, barrier support