
About this product
A lightweight hydrating serum combining 2% aloe and 2% N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) designed to soothe, calm, and help fade hyperpigmentation and post-acne marks.
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Full 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
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Mixed
6 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
The serum earns consistent praise for calming redness and fading hyperpigmentation over time, though results take patience; those targeting dark spots or post-acne marks may need three to four months of steady use to see a visible shift. One dermatologist found it does little beyond hydration and questions whether NAG works effectively without niacinamide, while most others report it pairs seamlessly with nearly any routine, absorbs quickly, and suits all skin types. Best suited for anyone already using gentle, soothing serums who want to swap in something that also tackles uneven tone.
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A lightweight hydrating serum combining 2% aloe and 2% N-acetyl glucosamine (NAG) designed to soothe, calm, and help fade hyperpigmentation and post-acne marks.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 73%.
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution holds a Guru Score of 73%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 independent expert reviewers we have collected.
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution is generally suited to sensitive skin and acne-prone skin.
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