The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

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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.

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    3.0
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    danyel02

    7 years ago

    I'm a little torn on this product. I found that it helped moisturize my skin without being too heavy and that it did help a bit with my oiliness. I think it helped fade new blemishes faster but I...

    About reviewer (431 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Dark, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    coolbeans83

    7 years ago

    I had given up on The Ordinary. Most of the products I had tried ranged from ok but not great to absolutely awful, and then CEO went nuts on Instagram. Then I began using a moisturizer with a small...

    About reviewer (10 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

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    Laurelwood

    7 years ago

    I apply a tiny drop of this to cover my entire face and it helps keep me matte throughout the day. It helps soothe active pimples but I don't believe it does anything to prevent them. This is a...

    About reviewer (552 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    chippergal

    7 years ago

    I'm already on my second bottle of this. I have struggled with acne for years. I have used everything you can think of (minus products with BP as I am allergic). I'm 36 and my skin is oily, but...

    About reviewer (107 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

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    Calypso0

    7 years ago

    i wanted this to work for me soooo much. in theory it should be perfect for dealing with almost all my skin issues, but it broke me out in deep painful cysts withing three days. they disappeared...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Geooooooorge

    7 years ago

    I got this little gem with a couple of other "The Ordinary" products a several months ago, because they were cheap and I had heard good things about them. I have combo oily skin that is prone to...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    yixie

    7 years ago

    This serum is so hyped up online but I really don't get why. Been using it for nearly 5 months now, and haven't seen any noticeable reduction in oiliness (in fact, I'm slightly oilier than before)...

    About reviewer (45 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    hellotampon

    7 years ago

    I don't get pimples very often and when I do they're usually pretty small but my skin looks like a mess because even the tiniest pimple that you can barely see leaves a dark mark that seems to last...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    RSLRN

    7 years ago

    I recently began using this product again. I used it a long time ago and thought it to be the cause of some minor breakouts so I stopped and the breakouts stopped, however they have since changed...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

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    Rphillips4338

    7 years ago

    I ordered this as a last resort for hormonal adult acne since people were recommending it. It made it even worse! My face was completely full of whiteheads and under the skin rough texture bumps. I...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBrown

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    Gendarmerie

    7 years ago

    I feel that I've given this a fair shot. It's a good value if you can't afford something better. But it's not as good as Paula's Choice niacinamide booster. Hers costs more, but sometimes you...

    About reviewer (29 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    hwnpunch

    7 years ago

    I use this every day twice a day blended together with TO azelaic acid, salicylic acid, moisturizing factors or my sunscreen and at night I add a drop or 2 of the granactive retinoid 5%. This combo...

    About reviewer (307 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

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    gretaxd

    7 years ago

    I really wanted to like this product, but it gave me horrible cystic acne.

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

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    cherryblosom

    7 years ago

    I was really excited about this product from all the reviews and raves. Recently I only have had few a cystic pimple here and there and hyperpigmentation from them. However, this product broke me...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    amyeh

    7 years ago

    I purchased this after reading about The Ordinary products online, and finding it on sale at Priceline. I don't use it every day, as I alternate between this and my Glycolic Souffle. I've...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    selouvarouchka

    7 years ago

    I'm going through my 3rd bottle. I love this product and all the other products from The ordinary I tried until now. I got a real skincare routine after experiencing some hormonal breakouts. I'm...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    SB80

    7 years ago

    This seems to be the only thing that keeps my hormonal acne at bay without irritating my skin. I only apply it to the lower half of my face though as I find it dries my skin just a tad. Highly...

    About reviewer (39 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Noddy00

    7 years ago

    Love it. Every morning 4 drops mixed in day moisturiser and that’s it, never had a better skin!

    About reviewer (95 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    lianegraham

    7 years ago

    I depend on this serum to keep my skin clear. As a hormonal acne sufferer, I discovered a while back that niacinamide is kind of a wonder drug for me, especially because my skin has developed a...

    About reviewer (140 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Lauren108

    7 years ago

    I already knew niacinamide worked well for me so I won't touch on that aspect much (helps redness, smaller pores). I was using the Paula's Choice booster. In comparison, this is much stickier and...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesOther

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