Balancing and Clarifying Serum - Ausgleichendes & Reinigendes Serum

Made me PURGE! Whiteheads all over!

Made me break out immediately! Is my skin supposed to purge? I’ve tried to research as much as I can and I don’t see anyone mention a purging. So many good reviews but my chin is a disaster and I’m embarrassed to leave the house. So many white heads popped up and my chin is in so much pain it hurts to talk. Can someone from The Ordinary please tell me if this is normal? I look hideous!

Holy Grail - Great Results, Great Price.

This product has worked miracles. It cleared up my stubborn acne in about two weeks. It controlled sebum/oil in about a month. Usage notes: I use it at night, followed by Hyaluronic Acid. When I know that hormonal acne is imminent, I use both morning and night.

It was not bad

I received The Ordinary Balancing and Clarifying Serum free in return for my honest review. I was excited to see if this serum could help manage my oily skin and minimize pores. Starting with its effectiveness, I found the results to be mixed. It does a decent job of reducing excess shine and keeping my skin less oily throughout the day. However, I didn't see a significant difference in my enlarged pores or post-acne marks. My skin felt hydrated, but I didn’t notice a major improvement in radiance or overall clarity. The texture is lightweight and absorbs quickly, which I appreciated. It’s easy to layer with other products in my routine without feeling heavy or greasy. However, it left a slightly tacky feeling on my skin, which wasn’t my favorite. The scent is very mild, almost non-existent, which is great if you’re sensitive to strong fragrances. I prefer products that don’t have overpowering scents, so this was a plus for me. The packaging is simple and functional. It comes in a small dropper bottle, making it easy to control the amount you use. However, the bottle feels a bit flimsy and could be more durable, especially if you’re like me and tend to be a bit clumsy during busy mornings. When it comes to ingredients, The Ordinary always impresses with their straightforward and effective formulations. This serum combines several interesting components like Sarcosine, L-Carnitine, and N-Acetylglucosamine, which are supposed to help with oiliness and uneven skin texture. While the ingredient list is promising, I feel like the results were not as dramatic as I hoped. Overall, The Ordinary Balancing and Clarifying Serum is a decent product that might work well for some, but it didn’t quite meet all my expectations. It’s good at controlling oil and providing hydration, but I didn’t see significant changes in pore size or skin texture. Given its reasonable price, it might be worth a try if you’re looking for a basic serum, but don’t expect miracles.

Holy grail!!

This stuff is amazing! I have pretty oily and acne prone skin, but more on the congested side rather than cystic. This serum really makes a difference and improves the overall texture of the skin, without drying it out. I use it morning and night.

Must have.

Great product would definitely purchase again. The ingredients are great and it is very effective.

Not working for me

I had high hopes for this to help with my enlarged pores and oily T-zone. My skin seems oilier when I incorporate it into my routine.

Helps with acne prone skin

This serum goes on light and absorbs nicely! I suffer with oily skin and occasional breakouts and this serum seems to help with the oil and is clearing my acne. Bottle has a dropper application which helps dose out the right amount without compromising touching the product.

Excellent product, it left my wife's skin very soft and hydrated, she loves its refreshing fragrance and its texture is very soft for the skin, she loves its ingredients

Meh.

I wasn’t a huge fan of this serum as I didn’t notice a difference. The texture and packaging are alright but doesn’t have any pizzazz to it. It’s nice it doesn’t have any odd scent which is great. Received this to do an honest review.

Very helpful in my skincare routine

I love many of the Ordinary products and this balancing and clarifying serum didn’t disappoint. I’ve been using a few weeks now and I noticed the clarity of my skin improved a lot, mostly with small bumps or enlarged pores look much better. I found the ingredients in this were different than others o had tried so I was really excited it was helping. It’s absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave skin very tacky. The dropper is easy to use, it’s stored in an amber bottle which helps with keeping products from going bad and no added or noticeable scent! I’ll definitely keep this in my skincare regimen. Love it!

A miss

I used this serum exclusively for a month, and it did nothing for my acne prone skin. It also felt very watery to me compared to other serums. I won't be repurchasing or recommending it.

Disapointing

I'm really disappointed with this product. I have combination skin, with an oily T-zone that tends to get especially shiny and congested during the hot summer months. Unfortunately, incorporating this product into my routine didn’t make any difference at all. For the price, especially compared to other products from The Ordinary, I expected better results. I can't recommend it