
About this product
A lightweight antioxidant serum containing 5% pycnogenol, a purified pine bark extract, designed to protect skin from environmental stressors and support anti-aging benefits.
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Propanediol, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
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6 experts · Moderate agreementWhat the gurus are saying
Pycnogenol earns consistent praise as a potent antioxidant that calms skin, protects against pollution and UV stress, and may rival vitamin C for those who find it irritating. The dark amber color can temporarily tint skin if applied neat, so gurus recommend mixing one or two drops into your moisturizer to avoid staining and make the small bottle last longer. One take noted it brightens overall radiance but does not fade dark spots or melasma as effectively.
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A lightweight antioxidant serum containing 5% pycnogenol, a purified pine bark extract, designed to protect skin from environmental stressors and support anti-aging benefits.
Yes. All 6 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 6 independent expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.
The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% is generally suited to mature skin.
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