The Ordinary

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum - 30ml

Name: The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum - 30ml
Brand: The Ordinary

30ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Centella Asiatica, Ceramides

OverallSoothing & Barrier Support Serum is a serum from The Ordinary built around niacinamide (barrier-supporting), centella asiatica (soothing) and ceramides (barrier-supporting). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients.

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Ingredient Analysis

32 of 45 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Centella Asiatica Ceramides

Full ingredient list (45) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Isodecyl Neopentanoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Hexyldecanol
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Xylitylglucoside Humectant Generally gentle
Ceteth-20 Phosphate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Anhydroxylitol Humectant Generally gentle

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Ethyl Linoleate
Asiaticoside Soothing & healing Generally gentle
Asiatic Acid Soothing & healing Generally gentle
Madecassic Acid Soothing & healing Generally gentle
Naringenin
Cyanocobalamin
Panthenyl Triacetate
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Bisabolol Soothing botanical Generally gentle
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Sphingolipids Barrier repair & protection Generally gentle
Phospholipids Emollient & emulsifier Generally gentle
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
Gallyl Glucoside
Propyl Gallate
Xylitol Humectant Generally gentle
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Dicetyl Phosphate
Isoceteth-20 Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Dehydroacetic Acid Preservative All skin types
P-Anisic Acid Preservative All skin types
Phytic Acid Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Sodium Phytate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Sodium Citrate pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative All skin types
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Chlorphenesin Preservative All skin types

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetearyl alcohol: a fatty alcohol that softens and thickens the formula and isn't drying.

Is The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum safe for fungal acne?

It contains 2 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (stearic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (ethyl linoleate). How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.

Is The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum suitable for sensitive skin?

Its ingredient list avoids the most common irritants: no fragrance, essential oils, drying alcohol or strong exfoliating acids are listed. Reactions are individual, so patch-test anything new.