The Ordinary 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: Isolated triterpenes; asiaticoside, madecassic acid and asiatic acid, derived from Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) that support protection helps protect the skin against external stressors irritants. Testing Shows:. Repairs and strengthens the skin barrier. Provides an immediate 86% boost in skin hydration. Provides hydration that lasts all day. Reduces the look of redness. Improves the look of uneven skin texture for a smoother appearance