The Ordinary · serum
Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution Face Serum for Reduced Post-Acne Marks & Improved Texture
Suits sensitive skin.
Miyu's take
Best for
- Calming irritated skin
- Reducing redness
- Improving skin tone
- Hydrating skin
Avoid if
- Allergy to aloe
Good
- Soothes irritation
- Reduces post-acne marks
- Hydrates skin
- Gentle for sensitive skin
Watch out
- May feel sticky
What reviewers say
From 30 reviews Miyu read on Indian retailers.
Liked
- Reduces post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and acne scars
- Calms and soothes irritated/acne-prone skin
- Lightweight, absorbs quickly without feeling sticky
Disliked
- Causes new pimples/breakouts for some users
- No visible improvement for some users even after consistent use
Problems reviewers reported
- No visible result — in 6 of 50 reviews
- Breakouts — in 3 of 50 reviews
Key actives
- lactic acid
- peptides
Full ingredient list
As printed on the label. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Acetyl Glucosamine, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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