57%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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description

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is indicated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion. A high 10% concentration of this vitamin alongside zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid has been shown to significantly reinforce skin barrier function, improve skin smoothness, and increase skin radiance over time. Contraindications: If topical Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid and/or Ethylated L-Ascorbic Acid) is used as part of skincare, it should be applied at alternate times with this formula (ideally Vitamin C in the PM and this formula in the AM). Otherwise, Niacinamide can affect integrity of the Vitamin C.

ingredients

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

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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5 years ago

This product worked to reduce oily skin, but I didn't notice any pore reduction or change in redness - mind you, I don't have terribly red or pore-y(?) skin to begin with. The first time I used it,...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown



5.0
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5 years ago

I use this at night before I go to bed. Usually I use tretinoin to keep breakouts at bay, but I'm currently pregnant and cannot use tret. I used this for my last pregnancy + breastfeeding stint and...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


1.0
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5 years ago

BROKE ME OUT SO BADLY! IT took some time to do so and for me to realize that it was doing so.. it broke me out on my chin and mouth area, a place where iI didn't have problems before that! BEWARE!

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


1.0
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5 years ago

BROKE ME OUT SO BADLY! IT took some time to do so and for me to realize that it was doing so.. it broke me out on my chin and mouth area, a place where iI didn't have problems before that! BEWARE!

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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5 years ago

As some here already said it is a great product if you combine it with other products. But to be honest I wouldn't repurchase it. If you add up all the products you will spend 30-50 dollars for...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

I purchased this item as it is known to reduce redness and minimise pores. I use it every morning for about a month. Although the price is great, the result is not. Unlike other Ordinary serums,...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

I'm currently on my forth bottle of this. It keeps redness and breakouts at bay, the formulation could be a tad less tacky but overall, considering the price it doesn't matter to me.

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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5 years ago

Decent for the price, sticky and tacky on skin. Leaves a white film on skin if you rub it into your skin for too long, however most people can avoid this. Did lighten my PIE after 2 weeks but...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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5 years ago

My skincare regimen looks like this, and it is for dry combination skin if anyone is interested. It was recommended to me by the ordinary, and I had great results with it! I am not 100% sure how...

About reviewer (242 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

Im nearly out of my first bottle of this product so i have been using this for about 2 and a half months every day. I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin with a lot of scaring. This product was...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

I had moderate acne, dark spots from acne, and oily skin. I decided to try The Ordinary. I started using 4 products: salicylic acid solution, niacinimide + zinc, 5% lactic acid, and ascorbyl...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

I purchased this awhile ago and tried it on for 2 days in the morning and i had pimples on my face same day so I stopped using this. After changing my skincare routine to AHA at night time and add...

About reviewer (91 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack


1.0
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5 years ago

Very quick review - niacinamide is an ingredient known to brighten skin. Sadly this did absolutely nothing for me. Contrary to the poor reviews that state this gave them acne, on me this had no...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Dry, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

I am 19 with very oily and acne prone skin. I have been trying absolutely everything to help my skin out and this is something I brought along with a few other products from the ordinary skincare...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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5 years ago

It's very difficult to find good reviews. So I decided to send them an email.I got a lovely reply and I ended up with this product. I tested it over the last 2 months and so far it does a pretty...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


4.0
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5 years ago

I went through a patch when my face decided to explode in a mass of closed comedones and pimples in new places, despite me not having altered my skincare routine. After reading the serum was meant...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

I've been using this product for six months now and I'm just starting my second bottle. My skin is noticeably smoother and less oily than it used to be, and that, for me, is amazing! No other...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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5 years ago

When The Ordinary first came out I bought everything for my son. He was overwhelmed so I used what he didn’t. Out of everything the niacinamide was the only product I saw results. It kept my sebum...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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5 years ago

This isn't a holy grail product but if you are suffering from skin texture and enlarged pores, it's worth a try. It did help me with minimizing pores, they have not completely shrunk but I see a...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

NO improvement at all, in pores, texture, bumps, or skin tone despite using 2 bottles over 4 months at night (ruins makeup if used in the day). I think its because its a thick tacky gel that sits...

About reviewer (1693 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue