57%
would repurchase
4.2/5
package quality

price range

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


4.0
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7 years ago

I like this product. It did not cause me any break out. It helps with oil control, the product is really spreadable. But the con for me is that it dries to a more sticky silicony finish even tho...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen



5.0
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7 years ago

Great under makeup before primer. Keeps my combo yet sensitive skin matte all day.

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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7 years ago

Could not use it long enough to see if it delivers long term benefits for my skin. It broke me out after trying it on the first time. A waste of money. Well- at least not a lot of money.

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I'm a little surprised at all the tepid reviews on MakeupAlley because this particular product is frequently sold out online/in stores and is talked about quite a bit. I've been using it for...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

This product is supposed to help with acne/acne scars but I believe this has made it worse, for the first time in a while after using this product I started breaking out severely. I started getting...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

This product, and the entire ordinary range, are killing it. I've been fighting with acne since I was 11 (am 30 now) and after a month of using this my skin is noticeably different. I can't lie, I...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

This is hands-down one of the best treatment I've used so far in my battle with acne. I've been using this every morning after cleaning my face and applying with Salicylic Acid 2% for 2-3 weeks and...

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I love this product! I bought it because it claimed to help minimize pores, and my pores do look smaller. Is it because of this, or other changes I've made in my routine? I don't know. Am I going...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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7 years ago

I have oily skin, and am extremely acne-prone. My skin has responded very well to Olay Luminous Boost Concentrate (a serum w/ niacinamide) it's $22 for 1 oz. So The Ordinary's price, $5.90 for 1 oz...

About reviewer (257 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

I am generally not acne-prone, but like clockwork, I would get a few giant bright red hormone-related zits on my chin and forehead monthly during my period. Or should I say, I used to get them....

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

I may be jumping the gun on this one as I've only just started using The Ordinary's Niacinamide formula, but so far it's brilliant. My skin is sensitive but relatively balanced now (unlike my teen...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

I'm just finishing my first bottle and will buy another when I can find it in stock, I had dry dull skin as I'm in my late 40s and loads of discolouration and sun damage. I've found that this has...

About reviewer (263 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

I have very oily skin and this stuff definitely helps me, it keeps the shine away for a few good hours. I haven't seen any pores minimizing action yet, but it i excellent for keeping me matte. I...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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7 years ago

This is the third product of origin i have used. Its for minimising the pores. The first time i used, it has obviously result on my skin. I dont know why people had bad experience about this but if...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

Is this a bad product? No. Would I buy it again? No, and here's why. While I think this probably does the job of what a niacinamide should do (even out skin tone, specifically) I didn't get a wow...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

It relatively cheap and was able to last me for about 3-4 months. After using my pores become smaller and face do not get oily as fast. It is very fluid and absorbs very quickly into the skin and...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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7 years ago

Another the ordinary product that has actually made my skin worse! Giant blacKheads and huge pores! The buffet gave me cystic acne, so If you are acne prone, stay away from this...

About reviewer (80 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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7 years ago

It pills! The ordinary's regimen is based on skincare layering, however you most definitely definitely cannot layer with this product. I've tried so many different ways to make this product work...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

I am 33 and my skin is still pretty much as oily as it was when i was 15. I don't have acne anymore, just monthly breakouts with 1 or 2 small zits. But my pores are large and my makeup is...

About reviewer (330 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

PROS - super affordable - packaging is really hygienic and cute, easy to travel with too - i found it evened out my skin tone a lot, I use this in the morning CONS - none, this is amazing,...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesGreen