The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% and Ectoin Micro Emulsion.

"It's not that powerful, but it's good for just overall skin brightness, and it really helps to protect the skin from pollution. I really like this especially in my morning routine. The best way to use this is to mix a couple of drops in with your moisturizer, mix it together and apply it to your skin. You could apply the drops directly onto your skin, but you will go through this pretty quickly [...] because you need probably four or five drops or more to cover your face."

"This really is one of the best antioxidants especially if you want to revive your vitamin C serum"

"This is a really nice product and again, very underrated."

"I have an empty ordinary pycnogenol five percent so this is one of their antioxidant serums and I have talked about this a lot in the past this is amazing if you are looking for additional hydration this is great to add in with your moisturizer so you may want to apply one or two drops into your moisturizer and then of course apply it to your skin that way so it does add more hydration but also we're getting the antioxidant benefits which can help to target signs of aging to brighten up your complexion and this little serum really is underrated I don't hear a lot of people talking about this you are only getting 15 mils of product so I do believe this works better with your moisturizer it's going to last longer because if you were just to use this as a serum and you're using like four or five drops at a time you will go through this really quickly and it's not necessary to use that many drops so just put one or two drops into your moisturizer you can use this daily twice a day and it's fabulous so yes I am going to be picking up another one as I do like to use this from time to time."

"I'm going to pick up the ordinary pycnogenol 5%. This is one of their antioxidant serums that work really well to address signs of aging and that brighter complexion, but also it's a great product to add additional hydration. This is something that I put in with my moisturizer. I will squeeze out the amount of moisturizer that I want in the palm of my hand and then I will put maybe one or two drops of this into my moisturizer and then apply it to my skin that way."

"This is an antioxidant serum that brightens the heck out of your skin but it also provides additional hydration and it can help to protect your skin from everyday pollution at the same time. [...] I used to talk about this a lot in the past and I would tell you guys that I would use this just for added hydration because it delivered, but at the same time you get this nice brightness to your skin as well."

"This is my favorite antioxidant from the ordinary and probably one of my very very top favorite like just straight antioxidant serums. It is so so good. I've been talking about it for years, and if I do a video on antioxidants it's usually in the video. The reason I love it is it just really suits my skin concerns so well. [...] This is the most suitable for sensitive skin in my personal experience and opinion."

"This is an old time suggestion, this has been in a lot of my fall content throughout the years because I keep going back to this, it just works. It's the Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%. This antioxidant is going to protect you from sun exposure absolutely, but it has some extra abilities beyond just environmental stressors, pollution, oxidative stress, UV rays. It can also help to calm the skin."

"One of my favorites, pycnogenol. Really, really lovely one. Also very soothing and great for bringing down that inflammatory response in the skin."

"The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% is a really good soothing antioxidant. It's great for reducing inflammation and it really does soothe the skin. It can protect the collagen and can help the processes that stimulate collagen in the skin. It can also help with skin hydration. It's definitely one that I absolutely recommend at a very affordable price point."

"Their pycnogenol serum is great. You can add it into a moisturizer. I really like mixing it with just like any moisturizer you use in your morning routine. Pycnogenol is great, protecting for your skin. This one I've repurchased multiple times."

"It's a super strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic ingredient, so it makes it perfect for your morning routine. You can mix in a drop into a moisturizer or a serum, or dab it on your face a little bit. It also can provide photo protection for skin, which in my opinion makes it wonderful for daytime use because that's when you're out in the sun and your skin is exposed to the sun and other pollutants. This one comes in at $11.50."

"Really nice antioxidant serum"

"So it's more researched, more standardized, and more pure, probably stronger than Sorbus. Pycnogenol's a great antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and actually you can also take it in a supplement. I just picked up a supplement that I got from iHerb because it was on sale, so I thought I'll try pycnogenol. I've tried Heliocare, why not. So anyway, I'll report back. I haven't tried it very long."

"Pical is great um the ordinary has one that's nice but I like this one better because it's not it's it's a water-based formula so it just goes on easier and doesn't look as shiny sometimes as the one from the ordinary"

"I put a couple of drops of this in. This is the Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%. This is a potent anti-aging antioxidant that really helps protect collagen in the skin, but also protects against free radical damage and has a 24-hour mechanism of action. Meaning, you can use it morning and night if you want, but on an evening on its own, it's absolutely fine. A couple of drops of this into this concoction, mix it together, then apply it to the skin."

"I mix a couple of drops of this into my moisturizer, apply it, and it sinks in like that. Gives you that collagen protection, gives you a nice dose of extra hydration, and you don't even know that you're wearing it. Amazing. I wouldn't be without it. [...] Small but mighty and one of the all-time greatest serums in my opinion."

"The Ordinary Pycnogenol is my favorite favorite antioxidant. It is a ridiculously ridiculously deep coloration, so one drop is all you need. Blend it together in the palm of your hand and then apply it to the skin. [...] This is like a drink of water for the skin, it feels so so good. The moisturizer with that little extra touch of the Pycnogenol will dial up the hydration, it'll provide some antioxidant support and just make your skin feel amazing."

"This is one of the best antioxidants you are ever going to find because pycnogenol actually binds to the collagen in our skin providing a shield, so it's going to be next level when it comes to anti-aging, preventing fine lines and wrinkles. [...] I've tried them all and just take it from me, pycnogenol offers the best advanced results. For the price point that they're charging, honestly I don't think we can ask for more."

"The Ordinary Pycnogenol, the best antioxidant, and you want to be a little careful with this because you don't want it staining anything. Put a little in there, mix an oil or an antioxidant into your moisturizer. Warm it through and then apply it to the skin so the Pycnogenol gets beautifully distributed across the face for the antioxidant protection."

"This is a great antioxidant that actually binds to the collagen in our skin and provides like a shield around it. It's very specific in how it works and it's great for anti-aging. Also has a 24-hour mechanism of action, so you don't need to use it morning and evening. Just one is fine and it's still working for you 24 hours later. It's [...] small but mighty because it doesn't come in a big bottle. It's a 15 mil, but one or two drops is all you need. So one bottle lasts you honestly forever."

"I call this small but mighty. Every year when that ordinary sale comes around in November, I put five of these on order cuz five will last me a full year. And I never skip a day. Never ever ever have I skipped a day of this since I discovered it. What I love to do with this little one is on an evening, because you only need to use it once a day as it has a 24-hour mechanism of action, I put a couple of drops of this into my moisturizer."

"And the cheapest way of getting into your routine is with this. The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% is a standalone pycnogenol serum that doesn't make any bold claims or promises, just does what it says on the box, which is protect that collagen and add some great antioxidant protection to your routine. The best way to use this is put a couple of drops in your favorite moisturizer, whichever one you're using, it's fine. It's compatible with everything."

"The reason I love this and call it a Hidden Gem is it's so flexible. You could just put a couple of drops of this into your moisturizer and that way you'll boost the antioxidant potential of your whole routine. You can mix it in with your facial oil because this comes in a beautiful oil form. You could really do whatever you want with it."

"I put a tiny drop of The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5% and Ectoin Micro Emulsion in there just for a little anti-aging and antioxidant action. I mix them together and then I apply them to the skin. My skin feels glowy, it feels juicy. I feel like I'm getting a bit of anti-aging, and I'll wake up and my skin will be super hydrated, it will be plump."

"My favorite is The Ordinary Pycnogenol 5%. The reason I love this is it's got that percentage on there. You want to be using Pycnogenol in about a 4 to 6% concentration to get the maximum results, so that's what The Ordinary are delivering. You know what you're getting, and this is small but mighty in terms of what it will deliver. If your number one skin concern is fine lines and wrinkles and boosting collagen to eradicate them, then get Pycnogenol in your life."

"You don't need a lot and I would actually recommend if you have a moisturizer in your routine mixing a couple of drops of this into your moisturizer then applying it to the skin. Better absorption works really well. Yeah, this is small but it's mighty and it packs a punch. I would definitely recommend it."

"It provides a shield around collagen so great for anti-aging. I find the best way to use it because of the coloration of it, [...] the blood red coloration is a little bit alarming. The best way to do this is to put a couple of drops of this into your favorite moisturizer at the end of your skincare routine, gives you some extra antioxidants but will also help dilute that color a little bit. I love it. I think it's one of the best antioxidants out there. The price point you cannot go wrong."

"The ordinary pycnogenol, you guys know I love this. Couple of drops of this into your moisturizer, slap it on the skin. Best way to boost the antioxidant protection of the skin. One of my favorite anti-aging antioxidants, which I called out in a recent video. [...] The ordinary pycnogenol, always always have it on hand."

"This is the one by The Ordinary, which is one of my personal favorites, and it comes with this vivid red color, but don't be put off by that. Just put a couple of drops of this into your moisturizer, apply it to the skin, and that way you're actually protecting the collagen that our body already has within it. And that's going to work great [...] to provide some great wrinkle-reducing, firmness-returning benefits."

"I love this, my skin drinks it up, and the ectoin [...] is great at boosting the barrier function of the skin, [...] giving a multi level hydration experience you don't get from thick moisturizers. It's so inexpensive and so innovative, [...] and I think it broke the mold of moisturizers in 2026."

"This little antioxidant serum is amazing both because of how it works and also because of how inexpensive it is. [...] It comes from pine trees, though it can also be derived from grapes and a few other places. This little serum is only ten dollars and eleven cents from The Ordinary. It's a water-free formula, and if you're looking for an antioxidant boost, there are some studies that show that pycnogenol is actually more potent, it's a better antioxidant than vitamin C."

"My favorite pycnogenol, the one that I always go for, is from The Ordinary. This is the pycnogenol 5%. It's a water-free formula, which like coenzyme Q10 is oil soluble, so it can actually penetrate into the skin better. But this pycnogenol is like a super antioxidant. This is the least expensive one that I know of and it works really well. I think it's $11.10 or $11. It's a tiny little bottle but I love this. And it actually reminds me of my childhood because it smells like pine trees."

"Pycnogenol is my little pocket friend. I absolutely love this guy. It works so well, especially under sunscreen, and it's an amazing antioxidant for day use. The Ordinary is like one of the only brands that I know that has this ingredient on hand."

"This one I barely hear anyone talking about, this is like a little secret weapon, it's my pycnogenol 5%. This is fantastic, it's a super potent antioxidant serum that I feel really rivals vitamin C and can often be better than vitamin C because some people have issues with like the stinging and the burning of the L-ascorbic acid, which is what's in a lot of vitamin C serums. This pycnogenol is super tiny but super mighty, and I love this especially for morning time."

"This is a super potent antioxidant that comes from pine trees. If you're someone who lives in a polluted city, if you have a damaged skin barrier, if you've spent a little too much time in the sun, or you're just stressed both intrinsically internally and externally, this can really help."

"Pycnogenol is pine derived, and this is an antioxidant like none other. I feel like this doesn't get a lot of attention. This is like a little secret superhero of mine. It's not like a secret because I share it with everybody because I love it that much, but I feel like other people don't understand it or don't use it or don't give it the time of day."

"My pycnogenol is one of my favorite products. One of the best antioxidant serums—it works so well. It soaks into the skin like a dream. It's this beautiful amber color. It smells like fresh cut pine, and then it just absorbs into my pores. The pycnogenol is so underrated. If you haven't tried it, you kind of need to. If you're worried about graceful aging, if you want antioxidants underneath your sunscreen, if you live in a big city, this is one of the best products you can get."

"This product is so good, and this is an antioxidant serum that actually works so well on the face. This is one of those products that I forgot The Ordinary had and then I was like, why am I not using this every single day in my routine anymore? This absolutely supports skin. It makes my skin feel better both when I'm using it, and similar to the B oil, even when I take it off my skin feels better and more supported. This is one of the best antioxidant serums."