The Balance Set

A four-piece daily skincare routine set featuring four bestselling skincare heroes of The Ordinary.

WHY IT’S SPECIAL

Perfect for your first experience with The Ordinary or if you’re in for a skincare regime overhaul.

Packed full of active ingredients that are top favourites within the beauty industry, the Balance Set is comprised of four cult products – the Squalane Cleanser, Salicylic Acid Masque, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% and the Natural Moisturising Factors – which work together to cleanse and hydrate skin while visibly balancing skin tone, skin texture and sebum activity.

 SET INCLUDES: 

1. Squalane Cleanser (50ml)

An emulsifying gentle cleanser to dissolve make up and impurities, while simultaneously retaining the skin’s moisture with a combination of squalane and lipophilic esters.

2. Salicylic Acid 2% Masque (50ml)

A jelly-like masque enriched with BHA (beta hydroxy acid) to gently slough off dead skin cells, unclog congested pores, minimising breakouts while simultaneously calming skin.

3. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc (30ml)

Target enlarged pores, reduce congested skin, balance sebum activity, and stay blemish-free with Niacinamide and Zinc PCA. This ingredient does all that, and more.

4. Natural Moisturising Factors + HA (30ml)

A hyaluronic acid-infused moisturiser that mimics the skin’s own hydration and support systems with Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) to repair and replenish moisture levels in parched and dehydrated skin.

HOW TO USE

STEP 1 – Squalane Cleanser: 

• Dispense product into hands. Rub together to warm the product, allowing it to melt into an oil-like texture.

• Massage well onto dry face and rinse with warm water.

STEP 2 – Salicylic Acid 2% Masque:

• After cleansing and on dry skin, apply an even amount across face and neck. Avoid contact with eyes.

• Leave on for no longer than 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with lukewarm water.

• Use once or twice a week.

STEP 3 – Niacinamide 10% + Zinc:

• Apply 1-3 drops to palm, then pat or massage across face and neck until absorbed. 

STEP 4 – Natural Moisturising Factors + HA: 

• After serums, gently massage a pea-sized amount to face and neck until absorbed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Always conduct a patch test before use on unbroken skin.

• Should any irritation occur, stop use immediately and consult your local physician.

• Keep out of reach from children.

Check our FAQ page for more information on product use and patch testing.

INGREDIENTS

Squalane Cleanser:

Plant Derived Squalane, Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Trilaurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin.

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque: 

Aqua (Water), Kaolin, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Silica Cetyl Silylate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pentylene Glycol, Charcoal Powder, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Sclerotium Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol.

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc: 

Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA: 

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glucose, Maltose, Fructose, Trehalose, Sodium PCA, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lecithin, Triolein, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

Please note that from time to time, products are innovated without notice. For the most accurate information please consult the product box. If you spot an error, please let us know! We will update this ingredients list as soon as possible.