The Ordinary The Balance Set 4 Piece Skincare Set

Build a More Balanced Skincare Routine

If your skin feels oily, congested, uneven or simply out of balance, The Ordinary The Balance Set brings four complementary formulas together in one convenient routine.

This carefully selected collection starts with gentle cleansing, followed by targeted exfoliation, a balancing serum and a barrier-supporting moisturizer. Together, the products help address visible shine, signs of congestion, uneven-looking skin tone, textural irregularities and dryness.

Step 1 — Squalane Cleanser

Begin with Squalane Cleanser 50ml, a gentle cleanser designed to remove dirt, impurities and makeup while helping maintain skin hydration.

Its squalane-based formula and lipophilic esters help dissolve makeup and leave the skin feeling soft, smooth and comfortable, rather than stripped. The cleanser is soap-free and non-comedogenic.

Step 2 — Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Use Salicylic Acid 2% Masque 50ml as the targeted weekly treatment.

This charcoal- and clay-infused mask combines 2% salicylic acid with absorbent ingredients to target the appearance of congestion, excess oil and textural irregularities. Salicylic acid is a BHA that can help exfoliate and improve the appearance of clogged pores, while charcoal and clay help absorb impurities.

Step 3 — Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Follow cleansing with Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml.

This lightweight, water-based serum combines a high concentration of niacinamide (vitamin B3) with 1% Zinc PCA. It is designed to improve the appearance of skin clarity, texture and visible shine while supporting the skin barrier.

Step 4 — Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Finish with Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 30ml.

This non-greasy moisturizer combines naturally occurring moisturizing components such as amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, glycerin, saccharides, sodium PCA and hyaluronic acid to support the skin's hydration barrier and leave the skin feeling soft and moisturized.

Why the Four Products Work Well Together

The Balance Set creates a straightforward routine:

Cleanse → Clarify → Balance → Hydrate

Instead of using a large number of separate products, the set provides four focused formulas that cover the basic needs of a blemish-prone skincare routine while still maintaining hydration.

Key Benefits

• Helps cleanse away dirt, impurities and makeup
• Helps maintain skin hydration during cleansing
• Targets visible shine
• Helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores
• Helps address signs of congestion
• Helps improve the appearance of textural irregularities
• Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone
• Helps promote a more radiant-looking complexion
• Provides targeted salicylic acid exfoliation
• Helps support the skin's moisture barrier
• Provides daily hydration without a greasy feel
• Convenient four-product routine
• Suitable for all skin types, according to The Ordinary's product listing.

Set Includes

1. Squalane Cleanser — 50ml

Purpose: Cleanse + remove makeup + support hydration

A gentle, moisturizing cleanser containing plant-derived squalane and lipophilic esters.

2. Salicylic Acid 2% Masque — 50ml

Purpose: Clarify + exfoliate + target congestion

A charcoal- and clay-infused treatment containing 2% salicylic acid for textural irregularities and signs of congestion.

3. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% — 30ml

Purpose: Balance + smooth + improve appearance of shine

A water-based serum with 10% niacinamide and 1% Zinc PCA.

4. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA — 30ml

Purpose: Hydrate + support the skin barrier

A lightweight moisturizer formulated with skin-supporting moisturizing factors and hyaluronic acid.

Total volume: 160ml

Key Ingredients

Full Ingredients

Squalane Cleanser

Squalane, Aqua (Water), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Laurate, 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 1%

Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 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.

How to Use

Morning Routine

1. Squalane Cleanser
Warm a small amount between your hands and massage onto dry skin. Rinse thoroughly.

2. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin.

3. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Apply to the face and neck as the final moisturizing step.

4. Sunscreen
Finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the daytime.

Evening Routine

1. Squalane Cleanser

Cleanse the face and remove makeup/impurities.

2. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Apply a few drops to clean, dry skin.

3. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Apply as the final moisturizing step.

Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Use the mask 1–2 times per week rather than as a daily product. Apply to clean, dry skin, leave for approximately 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Because it contains 2% salicylic acid, avoid using it at the same time as other strong exfoliating treatments if your skin is sensitive.

Suitable For

Skin Types

• Oily skin
• Combination skin
• Normal skin
• Dry skin
• Blemish-prone skin

Skin Concerns

• Visible shine
• Enlarged-looking pores
• Congestion
• Uneven texture
• Dull-looking skin
• Uneven-looking skin tone
• Dryness
• Makeup/impurity buildup

Why You'll Love The Balance Set

Complete Cleansing

Squalane Cleanser gently removes makeup and daily impurities while helping maintain skin comfort.

Weekly Pore-Clarifying Care

The 2% Salicylic Acid Masque provides targeted exfoliation and helps address signs of congestion.

Oil & Shine Balance

Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% helps improve the appearance of visible shine and skin texture.

Daily Hydration

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA helps replenish moisture and support the skin's hydration barrier.

One Complete Routine

Four complementary products make it easy to create a simple, structured skincare regimen.

Product Specifications