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Balancing & Clarifying Serum

Updated on: 16/09/2025
Balancing & Clarifying Serum
24
Total Ingredients
analysed
23 of 24
Skin-Safe
low risk
0 of 24
Potential Irritants
may irritate sensitive skin
1 of 24
Potential Pore-Clogging
comedogenic risk

Product Analysis Summary

About this product

The Ordinary product. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy
1 Very safe
2 Safe
3 Moderate
4 Risky
5 Avoid
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
1
Safety: Very low risk
Ir
1
Irritancy: Very low risk
C
4
Comedogenic: High risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
C
1
Comedogenic: Very low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
2
Irritancy: Low risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk
S
2
Safety: Low risk
Ir
3
Irritancy: Moderate risk

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Balancing & Clarifying Serum appears to be comedogenic. It contains 1 ingredient with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is The Ordinary a good skincare brand?

The Ordinary is a skincare brand launched in 2016 by Brandon Truaxe under the Canadian company DECIEM. The brand focuses on ingredient-centered formulations that highlight specific active ingredients such as retinoids, niacinamide, peptides, vitamin C derivatives, and exfoliating acids. Products are often formulated with relatively simple ingredient lists and are designed for targeted skincare routines. The Ordinary makes products such as Balancing & Clarifying Serum that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about The Ordinary.

Is The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum safe for sensitive skin?

Appears Suitable for Sensitive Skin Balancing & Clarifying Serum appears suitable for sensitive skin based on its ingredient profile. No common irritants detected among its 24 ingredients. Always patch test when trying a new product.

Does The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Balancing & Clarifying Serum contains 1 ingredient with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-chloride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Chloride</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum?

This product is from The Ordinary. See more products from The Ordinary.

What are the ingredients in The Ordinary Balancing & Clarifying Serum?

Balancing & Clarifying Serum contains 24 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/lactococcus-ferment-lysate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lactococcus Ferment Lysate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/propanediol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Propanediol</a>, <a href="/ingredient/potassium-azeloyl-diglycinate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/carnitine" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Carnitine</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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