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


1.0
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3 years ago

I have to bring the average down here. This product is terrible and should not be used if you have sensitive skin in any way. I did a patch test overnight just in case I had a reaction. When I...

About reviewer (285 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen



3.0
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3 years ago

I used to consider this an essential part of my routine but ever since I’ve stopped using it ,which I used it for a few years, I haven’t really noticed any difference! Please make sure you aren’t...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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3 years ago

2 years later: This is no longer working for me. It tingles upon application but I just am not seeing it help me with shrinking my pores and ridding me of my acne. It certainly makes the skin...

About reviewer (101 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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4 years ago

I wanted to like this product and this brand because they have such a variety of products and soooo affordable but I just havent been able to. My skin gets quite red with this Niacinimide zinc...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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4 years ago

It was not a match for my skin type... I heard so many good reviews about it, so I really wanted to try this out. The packaging is simple and nice, and the price is about $6 so I thought I would...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBlack


4.0
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4 years ago

At first I didn't think think it was for me as my skin is getting drier at 46 but then decided to give it a try. And I was impressed with the results: It got rid of most of my spots in my jawline...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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4 years ago

I'm a big fan of niacinamide products. They often works really well on my skin! I feel like it reduced some dark spots and and hydrates well. The feel really smooth on my skin. I hadn't have any...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


3.0
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4 years ago

I believe this company makes quality products but I don't believe Niacinamide helps w/any of my hyperpigmentation or residual scars from that one large acne bump right smack in the middle of my...

About reviewer (192 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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4 years ago

My favourite skincare product! Super affordable and works to target oily skin. I started using this product early 2020 and it has really helped with reducing the congestion around my T-zone and...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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4 years ago

I don't know how I feel about this product... I feel like it did help my acne scars a bit, but it's also supposed to help your skin be less oily and I didn't see any of that at all.

About reviewer (35 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Relaxed, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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4 years ago

I purchased this as I thought it would help with my textured skin. Unfortunately, all it did was give me tiny bumps. Very disappointing considering all the hype around The Ordinary products

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


2.0
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4 years ago

It does improves my skin texture a bit, but the moment I put it on it stings my face. Maybe 10% is too much for me or it is something else in the formulation. The texture is fine, light and...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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4 years ago

Left my skin feeling sticky and oily throughout the day and surprise, surprise - made me break out too. Would not recommend and had to stop using. Disappointed cuz I feel like The Ordinary is such...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack


4.0
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4 years ago

I've only been using this for a few weeks but so far I'm loving it. I never broke out when I was younger but these days I struggle with hormonal breakouts... Retina at night has helped somewhat...

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairBlond

EyesGreen


1.0
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4 years ago

I have combination skin, this product makes my face so oily and breaks me out.

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Other, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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4 years ago

Really liked it for my oily skin, do not like the dropper style packaging though. :( But I would repurchase, the price is good for such an effective productive.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


1.0
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4 years ago

This product broke me out.

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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4 years ago

Did not really do anything

About reviewer (7 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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4 years ago

I do not like this. I purchase this to try out since it has blemish label but i learn not to believe in that anymore due to this product. This not only break me out, it STING my face! It cannot be...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


2.0
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4 years ago

I have tried to use this product for many different skincare needs and it just does not work for me. It did not help with blemishes or tame shine. It did not work layer well with other products I...

About reviewer (1268 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown