The Ordinary The Balance Set includes: - Squalane Cleanser 50ml
A gentle cleansing product formulated to target makeup removal whilst leaving the skin feeling smooth and moisturized. The formula incorporates Squalane, alongside other lipophilic esters that are gentle, moisturizing, efficient in dissolving makeup and facial impurities and increasing the spreadability of the product. When rubbed between your palms for approximately 10-30 seconds, the product undergoes an important textural change from a balm-like consistency to a clear oil-like consistency. This allows the emulsifying sucrose esters in the formula to trap and blend the dissolved makeup and facial impurities with water for rinsing. Being non-comedogenic and soap-free, this formula is designed to be gentle enough for daily use, without over-drying the skin, making it suitable for all skin types.
- Salicylic Acid 2% Masque 50ml
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is formulated to target lackluster tone and textural irregularities. The formula, infused with charcoal and clays, aims to enhance the appearance of smoothness and clarity, leaving the skin feeling refreshed. The structure of salicylic acid facilitates its lipophilicity and miscibility with the lipids located on the surface of the skin. It is a suitable ingredient for targeting the removal of dead skin cells on the surface of oily and blemish-prone skin, with the purpose of revealing more radiant skin beneath. Charcoal and clays are ingredients renowned for their deep cleansing abilities due to their porosity and large surface area available for adsorption. They aid the removal of facial impurities that would otherwise remain on the skin surface and clog pores. In comparison to Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, Salicylic Acid 2% Masque is a rinse-off formula. Leave on for no longer than 10 minutes in order to maximize the exfoliating benefits.
- Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml
High-Strength Vitamin and Mineral Blemish Formula; Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is indicated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion. A high 10% concentration of this vitamin is supported in the formula by zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid to balance visible aspects of sebum activity.
Contraindications: If topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid and/or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid) is used as part of skincare, it should be applied at alternate times with this formula (ideally Vitamin C in the PM and this formula in the AM). Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C.
Notes: While Niacinamide and Zinc PCA reduce the look of blemishes and balance visible sebum activity, neither is a treatment for acne. For persistent acne-related conditions, we recommend the use of Benzoyl Peroxide and/or Retinoic Acid. DECIEM doesn't recommend ongoing use of BHA such as Salicylic Acid for persistent blemishes. For temporary improvement in appearance of blemishes, Salicylic Acid would help. This formulation can be used alongside acne treatments if desired for added visible skin benefits.
- Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 30ml
Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) are elements that keep the outer layer of the skin protected and well-hydrated. NMF are made up of multiple amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, saccharides, sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid and many other compounds that are naturally present in the skin.
This formula offers non-greasy hydration that acts as a direct topical supplement of impaired NMF components. It contains 11 amino acids, phospholipids, alpha/beta/gamma fatty acids, triglycerides, sterols and sterol esters, glycerin, ceramide precursors, urea, saccharides, sodium PCA and hyaluronic acid. It offers immediate hydration and lasting results with continued use.
Rated 3 out of
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Sezz from
AverageI brought this product a month ago and I am now starting to notice changes.
It is not really tackling my achne as well as I'd like so I am also using an achne product
Date published: 2024-09-30
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DCDom from
Poor Products Not Worth The MoneyI bought this recently and have used for a few days now, and it just makes me break out with more pimples. On top of that the face cleanser in the set is just milky and doesn't foam up at all, so is very hard to work into a lather to clean your whole face.
Date published: 2024-09-21
Rated 5 out of
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Felicity from
FaceThis set has changed my face. No blackheads. My face is more smooth and I feel more confident even without makeup.
Date published: 2024-08-26
Rated 5 out of
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Aicha k from
This set is a 10/10 !I’ve been using the ordinary balance set since the beginning of June and I’ve already seen the clearing of my skin. My pimples have decreased and now the only thing I need to worry about is getting rid of my dark spots. Although my face tends to get a little dry after my skin care routine later in the day.
Date published: 2024-06-24
Rated 5 out of
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aalok from
BEST SKIN CARE PRODUCT!!!Best product to use and really recommend it to other
Date published: 2024-05-11
Rated 5 out of
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Loz79 from
Great setBought this as nothing else that I have used has worked on my skin, it was becoming so oily that my makeup would come off within 2 hours, I’m on week three and have noticed a difference. I have perimenopausal skin which is causing acne and blackheads. This set has reduced the oil production already and I am so happy. Hopefully the longer I use it I will see more positive results
Date published: 2024-04-01
Rated 5 out of
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Meg from
Love this set!I bought this set a month ago and I can’t believe how great my skin looks. I am a women in my 50s and I have always had breakouts. After using these products, my skin is super clear.
Date published: 2024-01-23
Rated 2 out of
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Diana from
disappointmentI received this set today, I was really looking forward to it, but when I wanted to apply the mask on my face, the package burst from the other side (