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Highlights
- Good for: Acne & blemishes
- Good for: Dark spots
- Good for: Redness
Details & care
What it is: A lightweight, water-based serum formulated to soothe post-acne marks, improve skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier.
Who it's for: Ideal for blemish-prone skin. Ideal for all skin types and ages.
What it does: This soothing serum targets the look and feel of uneven skin tone and texture while also helping to reduce the appearance of pores and strengthening the skin barrier.
Research results:
Based on consumer testing on 31 subjects after using product 2x/day for 8 weeks:
- Reduces the appearance of post-acne marks
- Reduces the look of skin redness caused by irritation
- Reduces the appearance of pores
- Improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and the feel of uneven skin texture
- Strengthens and maintains skin barrier function
- Boosts skin hydration
Key ingredients:
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder: provides hydration
- N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG): a biotechnology-derived ingredient that has been shown to effectively target the appearance of uneven skin tone
- Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4: a peptide that targets the feel of textural irregularities while offering effective barrier support
How to use: Apply a few drops of the serum to the face in the morning and evening. Use after cleansing and before anhydrous serums, oils, suspensions or creams.
- 1 oz.
- Paraben-free; phthalate-free; oil-free; silicone-free; sulfate-free
- Made in Canada
- Item #7682493
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, N-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.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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The Ordinary
The Ordinary is democratizing skin care by bringing well-known active ingredients to market at sensible price points. All products are made in the brand's lab, tested on humans (The Ordinary is vegan and cruelty-free) and use ingredients at their highest quality and most effective concentrations. The Ordinary is Clinical Formulations with Integrity.
Most helpful positive review
Nov 30, 2025
INCREDIBLE
My skin seems to hate a lot of different serums but I knew it loved aloe, and after being on tretinoin for about a month I noticed my skin was a little bit more red then normal and needed some extra hydration. Decided to give this a try and WOW this has made such a difference even in a short amount of time. My skin is super sensitive to a lot but LOVES this. My skin is so much more hydrated and less redness. I also noticed I think with being more hydrated I am not as oily anymore as well. Definitely give it a try, as someone who’s always scared to try new skincare products this one is the one for me!
christina08
Reposted from deciem.com
Most helpful critical review
Dec 7, 2025
Not safe for sensitive skin!
Do not buy if you have dry or sensitive skin! It gave me the most painful and itchy allergic reaction on my face complete with small whitehead pimples and deep facial pimples. I wanted to love this but clearly the ingredients are not safe for sensitive skin and now I have to fix this issue and spend time and resources to combat my damaged skin barrier and inflammation from the deep pimples.
CHW
Reposted from deciem.com
deciem.com response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution. We’re very sorry to hear about the purging - we’d like to note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. Trying test patches of each new product first will allow you to identify whether you are sensitive or intolerant to a particular formulation. Please feel free to be in touch with us if you would like further support with your regimen: theordinary.com/contact
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Oilyqueen
Reposted from deciem.com
Jan 15, 2026
Naw this ain't it
Using this daily(morning and night)and the marks are still there. Not lightning or anything. Stop selling dreams
deciem.com response
Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience with our Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution. We're sorry to hear it didn't meet your expectations. Our Product Experts are always available to discuss your skin concerns. Please feel free to reach out to them through our Contact Page: www.theordinary.com/contact
CHW
Reposted from deciem.com
Dec 7, 2025
Not safe for sensitive skin!
Do not buy if you have dry or sensitive skin! It gave me the most painful and itchy allergic reaction on my face complete with small whitehead pimples and deep facial pimples. I wanted to love this but clearly the ingredients are not safe for sensitive skin and now I have to fix this issue and spend time and resources to combat my damaged skin barrier and inflammation from the deep pimples.
deciem.com response
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution. We’re very sorry to hear about the purging - we’d like to note that with any active ingredient that affects skin behaviour, there can be an initial purging period during which breakouts are normal. Trying test patches of each new product first will allow you to identify whether you are sensitive or intolerant to a particular formulation. Please feel free to be in touch with us if you would like further support with your regimen: theordinary.com/contact
christina08
Reposted from deciem.com
Nov 30, 2025
INCREDIBLE
My skin seems to hate a lot of different serums but I knew it loved aloe, and after being on tretinoin for about a month I noticed my skin was a little bit more red then normal and needed some extra hydration. Decided to give this a try and WOW this has made such a difference even in a short amount of time. My skin is super sensitive to a lot but LOVES this. My skin is so much more hydrated and less redness. I also noticed I think with being more hydrated I am not as oily anymore as well. Definitely give it a try, as someone who’s always scared to try new skincare products this one is the one for me!
MilenaP
Reposted from spacenk.com
Nov 7, 2025
Meh
Nothing particularly exciting. I used it everyday for almost two months and can’t say it did anything to help me clear my hormonal acne sooner. It’s hydrating and nice to use on daily basis, I’d say it’s better for a teenage skin as introduction to gentle actives.
Isahola
Reposted from deciem.com
Nov 3, 2025
A must for me
I've been using it for 2 years, intermittently, and I love it. Improves my skin's appearance, and the texture is perfect for me - no residue, no stickiness. Just elastic and hydrated skin.
Lsb102
Reposted from deciem.com
June 28, 2025
Life changing!
Absolute holy grail. My texture improved within days and I'm hardly getting acne anymore either?! It also is so soothing that I can now use retinol most nights without irritation. I will cry if they stop making this lol 😆 (also, I literally never leave reviews for products if that tells you anything. It's that good.)
