The Barrier Support Collection

Product Overview

Restore comfort and resilience to stressed skin with The Ordinary The Barrier Support Collection. This intensive 4-step routine is designed to strengthen and protect the skin barrier while helping reduce visible redness, dryness, tightness, and sensitivity. Combining gentle cleansing, multi-level hydration, soothing barrier repair, and rich moisture support, the collection helps replenish essential lipids and maintain long-lasting hydration. Ideal for compromised, over-exfoliated, or dehydrated skin, this regimen works to leave the complexion calmer, smoother, healthier-looking, and visibly more balanced.

Key Benefits

1. Helps strengthen and support the skin barrier.

2. Provides immediate and long-lasting hydration.

3. Helps reduce visible redness and skin discomfort.

4. Gently cleanses without stripping natural moisture.

5. Combines Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, and PhytoCeramides for layered hydration.

6. Nourishes dry and sensitive skin with rich moisture support.

7. Helps smooth rough texture and dehydration lines.

8. Soothes tightness and irritation caused by dryness or overuse of actives.

9. Suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and dry skin.

10. Creates a complete recovery-focused skincare routine.

Key Ingredients and The Science Behind Them

Plant-Derived Glycolipids:
Gentle cleansing agents that help remove impurities while supporting the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Vitamin B12:
Known for its soothing properties, Vitamin B12 helps reduce visible redness and gives the serum its natural pink color.

PhytoCeramides:
Plant-derived lipids that help reinforce the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss.

5 Forms of Hyaluronic Acid:
Different molecular sizes of Hyaluronic Acid provide hydration across multiple layers of the skin surface.

Centella Asiatica Phytotechnologies:
Plant-based extracts that help calm stressed skin and support barrier recovery.

Specification Table

How to Use

Follow this daily routine for hydrated and supported skin.

Step 1 (Prep):

Cleanse with Glycolipid Cream Cleanser on wet or dry skin, then rinse thoroughly.

Step 2 (Treat):

Apply Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 to damp skin for hydration support.

Step 3 (Repair):

Apply Soothing & Barrier Support Serum evenly across the face to help calm and strengthen the skin barrier.

Step 4 (Seal):

Finish with Natural Moisturizing Factors + PhytoCeramides to lock in hydration and support long-lasting comfort.

Tip:

Suitable for both morning and evening use. Always apply sunscreen during the daytime.

Who is it for?

Over-Exfoliated Skin:
Ideal for skin stressed by excessive acids, retinoids, or harsh treatments.

Sensitive Skin:
Suitable for redness-prone, reactive, or easily irritated skin.

Cold Weather Care:
Helps protect against dryness caused by cold air and indoor heating.

Post-Treatment Support:
A gentle routine for supporting skin recovery after professional procedures.

Dry & Mature Skin:
Provides intensive moisture and barrier replenishment.

Minimalist Routines:
Perfect for users wanting a simple but complete barrier-support routine.

FAQ

Q: Can I use this collection alongside Retinol?
A: Yes. These formulas help support hydration and barrier comfort while using Retinoids.

Q: Why is the serum pink?
A: The pink shade comes naturally from Vitamin B12 and does not contain artificial dyes.

Q: Is NMF + PhytoCeramides suitable for oily skin?
A: It is a rich moisturizer best suited for dry or dehydrated skin, though oily skin types may prefer using it mainly at night.

Q: Does this routine help acne-prone skin?
A: While it is not an acne treatment, maintaining a healthy skin barrier can help improve overall skin balance and recovery.

Q: How quickly can I notice results?
A: Hydration benefits can be felt immediately, while visible improvements in comfort and barrier strength develop with consistent use.

Complete Your Skincare Routine

Eye Care: Pair with Multi-Peptide Eye Serum for targeted eye support.

Gentle Toning: Use Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner before Hyaluronic Acid for smoother-looking skin.

Expression Line Care: Apply Argireline Solution 10% before serums on targeted areas.

Lip Hydration: Finish with Squalane + Amino Acids Lip Balm.

Brightening Support: Add Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA for uneven tone and dark spots.