Didn't help acne/congestion, balanced oil

This definitely helps control the oil, but to the point I need to use a heavier moisturizer. Didn't impact my acne (no increase or decrease) and didn't change the appearance of my pores and blackheads. I've never run out of a serum so quickly and that's part of why I won't rebuy, especially at this price point for this brand.

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A really great, affordable serum!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been really enjoying this new Balancing and Clarifying Serum by The Ordinary! I like that they're affordable, and their packaging is nice and simplistic. I didn't notice much of a scent. The texture is really nice - not too thick, but not too thin. It felt good while being applied, and it absorbed pretty quickly. I haven't been using it long enough to really notice any results, but I do like this serum enough that I'll be using it until it's gone! I don't really have blemish-prone skin, which is who this would be best for, but I do get hormonal acne, and I'm excited to see how it'll help me next month! Fingers crossed! I think it's gonna work well, because the ingredients are pretty great! If you're looking for a high quality serum at an affordable price, and if you're having trouble with blemishes, then this is the perfect skincare product to add to your routine!

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