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


5.0
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7 years ago

I know this product's effectiveness seems to vary widely. But on my combination aging skin it's amazing! I still get oilier in the summer and get monthly breakouts and this product really helps...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



1.0
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7 years ago

My skin is not sensitive and no product I have ever used has broken me out before, but within a few days I broke out heavily all across my face with painful pimples. I have oily combination skin...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I've heard mixed reviews about this and I was nervous to try it. I have (well, had) very oily skin, my face would shine within 30 minutes after applying my (matte) foundation. I must say I don't...

About reviewer (93 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Nothing topical will change how much sebum your skin produces. Products might help with the appearance of shine, but that's about it. That said, I had realistic expectations re. this product and...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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7 years ago

Foams up on contact w skin and did nothing. Cerave Pm is more effective

About reviewer (47 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

This product doesn't break me out, regulates the appearance of sebum and also makes me less oily during the day. The only thing I don't like about this product is the gel-like, foamy consistency. I...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I didn't really notice the effect of this serum at first. I thought I just have one of these "good skin" periods. Strangely, it ended as fast as I finished the bottle. I bought another one and the...

About reviewer (141 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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7 years ago

I do not have sensitive skin and couldn't believe the reaction I had to this (I should've read the reviews!) This gave me tiny, itchy oily bumps all over my forehead and chinline. It made me itch...

About reviewer (174 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

So I've tried it after several Youtubers talked about it and the hype about the Ordinary became REAL. I had terrible acne spots on my skin, after i had terribly broken out during the winter. This...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGray


4.0
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7 years ago

I had a lot of dark spots on my cheeks, most of them were PIH I guess. I was sooo desperate to look for something that could erase these spots. I tried bunch of others products, but none of them...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

In my other review, I mentioned that I was using this in conjunction to the Flavunone mask and the Advanced 2% retinoid. What can I say, my skin is just loving this combo! It was so congested...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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7 years ago

Ugh, I wanted to love this product so badly but I just couldn't. I purchased this hoping it would reduce the appearance of my spots and perhaps even clear up my acne a bit. However, sadly, it did...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


2.0
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7 years ago

I love the price point which the Ordinary is known for. Not only are the ingredients potent but you can easily customize your own skincare if you are willing to do some research. I was excited to...

About reviewer (141 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

This was the one product I was most excited to try from The Ordinary, but it doesn't really do much for my skin. I have combo acne prone skin that is sensitive, and occasionally I get rosacea...

About reviewer (564 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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7 years ago

Good news, bad news. This does work at evening texture, filling pores, and slightly controlling oil. For all of that I loved it. However, my skin apparently HATES Niacinamide. Hates it. (And it...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairSilver, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


2.0
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7 years ago

What I love: The price. It's super cheap. I enjoyed applying it. It made my pores visibly smaller. What I hate: It broke me out like there is no tomorrow. Irritation galore everywhere I applied...

About reviewer (121 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

Fantastic Product !!! Great Price !!! And cool lab looking packaging !! Only down fall with this is that it flakes, so better off using in your night routine !

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairOther

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I'm halfway through my first bottle of this serum and I can say that it has helped my skin 100%. My pores are smaller, I have basically zero acne, I'm much less oily and the overall appearance is...

About reviewer (1110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

this serum has reduced the look and size of my pores, reduced redness and fine lines. 10/10 would recommend!

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

Pretty good actually

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBlack

EyesGreen